Crystal’s guidebook, Playas del Coco

Several tour companies offering tours of nature, volcanoes, sunset cruises, snorkeling, waterfalls, fishing and more. Here are some you will find in town or look them up on line before you go: Coco Beach Adventures Guana Adventures There are several more. Do a search of "tour companies in Playas del Coco"

Since you're renting a place with a kitchen, you could pick up some of your favourite breakfast foods and make them at home. Though breakfast is quite good everywhere that serves, you could save money by eating at home.

Most things you will do here, including a nice dinner out, do not require dress up clothes. You can keep it casual, with swimwear, shorts, sandals and t-shirts being a staple. Since it is super hot here, you may want to bring extra bras and underwear.

Medication, sunscreen etc. Items that you want to ensure you have that have instructions in your own language can give you piece of mind

It's tough for us to name favourite restaurants in Coco. We haven't tried them all and we haven't been to any we don't like. Explore. Here are a few ideas: Sal y Fuego for steak Le Coq for shawarma Coconutz for Taco Tuesday The Garden Tropical or Claudio y Gloria for breakfast (try the jam which is more like mixed fruit salsa) Zi's for stone-oven pizza, Happy hour, 4-7 pm

There are spas and self care places in town. Our favourite massage is available through Silvia. She comes to the condo and sets up. Not for the faint of heart. Good hard massage and lots of hands-on stretching. Find her contact info in the House Manual.

Check the bill when you eat out. There is a 13% tax and there may also be a 10% gratuity. Tipping servers is optional, though it is polite. Tips for drivers and guides depends on the service and amount of time spent and is between $5-$15 (optional but considered polite)