I once saw Rocking J’s referred to as “the one and only pimp hammock hotel in Costa Rica.” Appropriate description, I think, for a very unique place. Hard to believe this internationally popular hostel just outside of downtown Puerto Viejo was swampland back in 2000 when Arizonan, John Korchmaros Placencia Dias, better known as J, first fell in love with it. Today, after years of hard work, the hammocks have been joined by tent camping, cabinas, and a great restaurant (@tE’s run by brother, Eric). On any given day you’ll find backpackers here from all corners of the globe as well as locals, like us, who come to enjoy the internet, food and drink. No visit to Puerto Viejo is complete without a stop at Rocking J’s, whether you’re looking for an affordable place to stay for the night -- $4 for camping or $5 for hammocks -- or just want to see the artwork and mosaics that have been created by previous guests.
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