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Feeling at Home in Jaco!

07 Oct 2019 Posted by Susan in Jaco

Times flies when you are having fun. It’s hard to believe it has already been a month since I left my native and wonderful country Canada to try the Pura Vida experience in Jaco as a volunteer at Room2Board. The atmosphere is so nice and…

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What to do in Jaco When it Rains

27 Sep 2019 Posted by Kallie Stork in Jaco, Tours

Jaco’s rainy season stretches from May to November. Although this may seem like a long time, do not let it deter you from visiting this beautiful country. In fact rainy season has many perks! Plus, it rarely rains all day. There are many hours of…

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Day Trip to Manuel Antonio from Jaco

30 Jan 2019 Posted by Kallie Stork in Jaco, Traveling

One of the most common day trips from Jaco is to go to Manuel Antonio. From Jaco you take the Jaco to Quepos bus which is green and takes about an hour and a half. There are 12 buses a day that go two and…

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Best Desserts in Jaco, Costa Rica!

22 Jan 2019 Posted by Kallie Stork in Food, Restaurants

Jaco is a great place to go if you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth! I will share with you some of my favorites and some insider tips of the best desserts to sink your teeth into. If you are looking for a large…

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Surfing in Jaco

09 Jan 2019 Posted by Kallie Stork in Surfing

From the airport in San Jose, Jaco is Costa Rica’s nearest surf town. Not only is Jaco quick and easy to get to but is home to a 4 kilometer beach with plenty of room to catch your perfect wave. The A-frame waves break over…

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Room2Board is more than simply a hostel…..

27 Jul 2018 Posted by Vincent Hayes in Jaco, Surfing, Tours

Room2Board is more than simply a hostel….. Room2Board will not only your bed for the night, but a platform to discovering new experiences in a variety of locations. For this to occur to you, you only need to bring two things. First is an open…

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Day Trip to Manual Antonio from Room2Board

23 May 2018 Posted by Adam Rosenbaum in Jaco, Tours, Traveling

On Friday, May 11th, I woke up at 6:30am. I started my day with a trip to the ATM, the local farmers market, and then a fresh and delicious Room2Board breakfast burrito. After that, a fellow volunteer, Jacob, and I were prepared to set out…

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Want to Know the Best Tours to Take in Jaco? Meet Krista!

16 May 2018 Posted by Jack Quirk in Global Family, Surfing, Tours, Traveling

HAVVVEEEEEE YOU MET KRISTA? (This is a How I Met Your Mother reference FYI – and if you didn’t get it, GO GIVE IT A WATCH RIGHT NOW) If you want to know the best tours to take in Jaco or the best time to…

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Bamboo Bass Festival in Jaco, CR

25 Feb 2018 Posted by Jack Quirk in Jaco, Party

Ah, Bamboo Bass Festival in Jaco CR. What. An. Experience. Going to the actual festival was one experience. Working through all the pre and post festivities: ay, yi, yi – stamina needed to survive. The Bamboo Bass Festival in Jaco, CR was founded in 2015….

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Ten Reasons to Visit Jaco, Costa Rica

22 Jan 2018 Posted by Susan in Jaco, Traveling

Jaco is a great small town located about an hour and fifteen minutes south of airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. Jaco is known for it’s great surf (especially for beginners and intermediate surfers) and it’s even better nightlife. Stephanie, one of Room2Board’s volunteers shares…

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