Puravidatransport wrote:
Had clients visit the Beetle Bar both Fri and Sat night last week and said it was dead. Free cover hasn't lured anyone back it seems but it probably will as the bar itself is pretty nice, especially if they get the pole dancers going again. Might be worth sticking your head in but doubt it will be back to the 'hub' of the action anytime soon.
Monkey Bar has been hit or miss with mostly late night action. Lot of the girls will also show up at 'The Loft' (big pink building downtown, can't miss it) later at night as well. Cocal is definitely 'the place' right now.
For zip lines, the Los Suenos canopy tour is my recommendation unless your really physically fit and enjoy a more 'rapid' decent. That one is located just before you get to Playa Hermosa, on the beach side just past the last mountain curve. Not recommended for anyone not in peak physical condition.
ATV tours I recommend the place just east of KFC (on that side street) about 30 meters. Nice waterfall on their tour...
Fishing, not real up on thanks to my seasickness, but plenty of places that book trips in Jaco. Shop around and bargain with them, might be a deal but be prepared for some steep prices.
While in that area, always a good idea to go on down to Manuel Antonio. Might even do the ATV tour there as there are some good ones not to mention the beautiful beaches where you can actually swim in the Pacific, the plentiful and usually good places to eat and the wildlife. It is also the jumping off point for many white water rafting trips.
Edited to add: If you like wildlife and want some good pictures of monkeys, sloths, different birds, iguanas and maybe some deer, I always recommend hiring a guide to take you through the back road of Manuel Antonio. Those guys know where the animals are and carry a spotting scope that they can take pictures through. They also explain a lot of interesting things on the hour or so walk. Especially with a group, bargain with them. They may want $20 each but with a group, I'd go no more than $60 or so...
couldnt have said any of this better...great summary
of course I always would recommend stopping by Los Suenos Marina, even if its just to have a Mojito and check the view.