Joco, Costa Rica

The closest coastal town to San Jose. Quoted by the Lonely Planet, "People from around Costa Rica come here to spend a couple days in the sun". Reading this, who could refuse the temptation of being around a bunch of locals. Well, actually, or reasoning was more influenced by the opportunity to learn how to surf... We will be renting surf boards shortly...

Besides the chance for surfing, this place isn't that great. The strip is rather picturesque but the town is expensive and feels very US; Food and lodging are about the same price as in the states.