Wanting to surf for 3 months in Costa Rica! Any experiences with adventurous surf trips to Jaco..etc?

Question

I need to find a very cheap, local feel, safe, room to rent, or anything that is near/on the beach because i do not plan on renting a car. I know some spanish, so I know that would help find a place to stay.... any links??? experiences with adventurous surf trips?

Answer 1

I wish I were a surfer so I could answer your question better.  But I will say, please be careful!  My son almost lost his life in the Pacific Ocean not too far from Jaco.  And as far as "very cheap," don't get your hopes up too high.  All things are expensive near the beach.

Answer 2

Jacó beach is a really amazing place to surf, but you need to be cautious, and remember anytime Respect the Ocean. Some people have died there, but it's because they take the ocean as a joke! When I went there, I stayed in Balcon del Mar, which it's an hotel in front of the sea, and it was $40 per night, but you can get cheap prices depending the season and how long you are going to stay. They don't have website, but here is some reference:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-...

Places to eat: There are a lot of "sodas", or little restaurants, which food is good and cheap.