ENTERTAINMENT

Playa Jaco isn't short on bars. One of the most romantic bars is the classy La bruja, which has live music on Fridays, and also plays classics from the 70's. The modern Bar Zarpe in Plaza jaco is also lively, with theme nights like karakoe on Tuesdays.

You'll find the ritzy Banana Republic two blocks south. Billiards? Check out El Recreo, 150 feet south and across the street from Banco Nacional; This offbeat pool hall has an video arcade.

The real action happens at Cocodrillo's Disco, beside the beach, spell binding flashing lights, bumping techno music that lures dancers like lemmings on a mission. The other discos of choice are Disco La Central, and Terraza el Hicaco, both at the south end of town, with a popular beach front bar.

JUNGLE PARK WILDLIFE RESERVE

This center has specialists who take care of a wide variety of species found in the region of Jaco. At the center you will find a variety of parrot, toucans, monkey, crocodiles, plus much more. If you want an up close look at some of the animals you can visit the petting zoo. Many animals housed at the center were injured, and so one of the goals of the reserve it to rehabilitate the animals and then re-release them into the wild. Part of the center is dedicated to the breeding of crocs and caimains to be released into the wild. During certain time of the year you will find university students doing some research at the center.

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Courtesy of Christopher P. Baker and Avalon Travel Publishing.
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