Cell
Phones
Local cell phones work in Jaco, however reception can be intermittent.
Travelers can rent a cell phone in Costa Rica for use on their
trip.
Public
Phones
Pay phones can be found along Jaco’s main street, and pre-paid
phone cards are available in pharmacies or supermarkets. Internet
cafes provide inexpensive phone service for international calls
via internet. Most hotels are happy to send/receive local and
international faxes
Internet
Many restaurants, bars and hotels offer their patrons free wireless
service. Additionally, visitors can pay around $2 an hour for
high-speed connections at an internet cafe.
Mail/Shipping
The post office, located on the southern end of town, is open
Monday through Saturday.Click here
to get an idea of rates. Both DHL and UPS have offices in Jaco
and provide expedited shipping.
Laundry
Service
Coin operated machines and drop-off service are available
at Aquamatic and Lavanderia Puro Blanco, located on the main street
on the southern end of town. A good number of the hotels and condos
provide laundry services for their guests for a nominal fee.
Banks
Currency in Costa Rica is colones. You can cash travelers checks
or exchange money at Banco Nacional, Banco Interfin, Banco de
San Jose or Banco Costa Rica. Each has an ATM for cash withdrawals.
Gas
Stations
Several full-service gas stations, some open 24 hours, line the
Costanera Highway, where travelers can gas up on their way into
or out of town. Vehicles in Costa Rica are predominantly diesel
but all grades of gasoline are available.
Medical
Facilities
The closest major hospital is located in Puntarenas, less than
an hour drive away. The Red Cross (Tel. 2643-3090) provides care
for minor injuries. Several private clinics including Emergencias
2000 (Tel. 8380-4125) offer emergency care and have bilingual
staff. For all major emergencies, dial 911.
Police
Station
There are two police stations, one in Garabito and another on
Jaco’s beachfront, next to Hotel Balcon del Mar. Telephone
643-3011, or dial 117. |
