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Originally Posted by DWB
 I would also pass on Bogota.
Cartegena is nice for screwing whores but the beach is not that nice. However, the old walled city is very charming and is nice to check out and have dinner in the square. But if it's a boys trip, you'll have a good time here. Lots of girls.
For beaches, if you're in Cartegena, hit the The Rosario Islands, Isla de Tierrabomba or a 3rd one that I can't remember the name of right now that is further out.
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Manuel Antonio National Park, just south of Quepos. About two and a half hours drive from Jaco. Beautiful place, and has tons of wildlife if you are into shooting moneys, apes, sloths and many other critters. It's a great day trip. I walked the whole park, with stopping for photos, etc, in about 6 hours.
One tip - when you walk down to the beach, you'll see a sign for a mountain trial that leads to the "hidden cove" (first picture). I took that path. It's a bitch! About 90 minutes in the rainforest going up, down and sideways. If you go straight at that sign, instead, it's an easy walk along the beach - maybe 15 minutes
