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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 1:08 pm 
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You can pay with US dollars almost everywhere you go but realize with the exchange rate at 613 colones to 1 dollar you are probably going to take a bath on almost every transaction. You will usually get closer to 500 than 600 in most casual transactions. Many women in Jaco, except for the most mathematically inclined, that ask for $100 will gladly except 50K colones. Seldom will restaurants and bars will give a good exchange rate.

You are much better off paying in the local currency for everything unless it is priced in US dollars like some hotels that cater to gringos.

If you were arriving earlier I would suggest using the bank in the Departures area of the airport to convert some dollars but I would expect that at 9pm or so they would be closed (maybe not even open at all due to Covid).

Use an ATM at the airport. If you are a US resident and have time, get a Charles Schwab ATM card. All ATM fees are reimbursed and they usually have very good exchange rates. It does require opening a brokerage account but you don't have to trade anything.


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 1:30 pm 
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Whitecat wrote:
Important to puta proof your room. I remember there was some dummy here who had $800.00 stolen from him.


My safe gets opened only when the chica is leaving the room and I am paying her. But sometimes in a weak moment I will pay cien :shock: :shock: :shock:


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2020 6:51 pm 
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larrylarry I will be at the Cocal Nov. 30 - Dec 3

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PostPosted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:36 pm 
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Osgood wrote:
The "new" Cocal bar area is in the restaurant side, which has been expanded. Masks are required..The outdoor pool / Tiki bar is closed,and the casino


Didn’t realize the pool bar was closed, how’s the new area? Also didn’t realize the casino was closed either. Haven’t paid a lot of attention until now Abe getting the itch!


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:13 pm 
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Cocal does not show up in the internet anymore. What's the story ?


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:40 pm 
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You have to contact them for availability, but the website is still up and the listing shows up on TripAdvisor.

http://hotelcocalandcasino.com/

https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Hotel_Rev ... renas.html

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PO Box 54 · Playa Jaco, Costa Rica

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5555 North Jaco Beach
Jaco, Costa Rica 33042

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1-877-842-2669 (USA calls)
1-800-732-9266
011- 506 2643-1201 / 011-506 2438-6170 Costa Rica Direct,

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:46 am 
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Boynton wrote:
You have to contact them for availability, but the website is still up and the listing shows up on TripAdvisor.

http://hotelcocalandcasino.com/

https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Hotel_Rev ... renas.html

MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 54 · Playa Jaco, Costa Rica

LOCACION
5555 North Jaco Beach
Jaco, Costa Rica 33042

PHONE NUMBERS
1-877-842-2669 (USA calls)
1-800-732-9266
011- 506 2643-1201 / 011-506 2438-6170 Costa Rica Direct,

IMPORTANT
WE ACCEPT ONLY VISA OR MASTER CARD, NOT OTHER CREDIT CARDS

FAX
011-(506) 2643 3715


Saw where the 2 bedroom suites(former Mango Mar) are priced at $400. So are they completed?


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:39 am 
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Railroadme wrote:
Osgood wrote:
The "new" Cocal bar area is in the restaurant side, which has been expanded. Masks are required..The outdoor pool / Tiki bar is closed,and the casino


Didn’t realize the pool bar was closed, how’s the new area? Also didn’t realize the casino was closed either. Haven’t paid a lot of attention until now Abe getting the itch!


I did chat with the Cocal on FB Messenger and they said the pool bar and casino are now open!


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