Your stay — Cabinas Alice
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de María (729 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: בית חב"ד חאקו - chabad jaco (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jacó Walk — 238 m · ~3 min walk
Parque Johannes Dankers — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Teatro Jacó — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Don Gerardo — 219 m · ~3 min walk
Costa Market — 327 m · ~4 min walk
Emergency Contacts
JacoFor non-urgent police matters in Jaco, call the local station at +506 2643-3009. For medical assistance, consider Hospital Monseñor Sanabria in Puntarenas (tel: +506 2663-0033). Tourist police can be reached via +506 2643-1570.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Jaco, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Cabinas Alice
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 242 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Don Gerardo — 219 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Jacó bus stop (main street) → Playa Herradura or Playa Hermosa
💡 Use for quick trips to quieter beaches. Flag it down anywhere on the main road. Buses are frequent but can be packed with surfboards — store yours on roof rack.
San José Airport (SJO) → Cabinas Iguana, Jacó
💡 Book a shared shuttle like Interbus or Caribe Shuttle instead — about $50 per person, door to door. Uber works in Jacó but not for longer SJO trips.
Anywhere in Jacó → Cabinas Iguana or anywhere town-wide
💡 Agree on price before getting in — no meter. Town is walkable, but taxis useful at night (especially near the main strip). Red taxis are official; avoid unmarked cars.
San José (Terminal de Autobuses del Caribe) → Jacó bus stop (200 m from Cabinas Iguana)
💡 Get the direct bus — no transfers. Sit on the right for ocean views on the way down. Cash only, exact fare. Taxi from airport to bus terminal costs about $15.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Top Attractions in Jaco
💡 Visit on Thursday or Saturday evening when they hold free cultural events like dance performances and cooking demos. Cheap fruit smoothies at the corner stall.
💡 Go early morning (before 8am) to see scarlet macaws flying overhead. Weekday afternoons are quieter than weekends.
💡 Bring water and go at sunset for cooler air and good light. The trail starts behind the Marriott hotel on the main road.
💡 Check tide tables online before you go—best two hours either side of low tide. No facilities, so take water and sun protection. About 10 minutes by taxi or bus from Jaco centre.
💡 The fee is cash only—there's no ATM on site. Bring insect repellent; the garden is lush and mosquitoes are active after rain. Go early to avoid heat.