Local Happenings in Jaco Beach
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San Jose highway underway
The highway from San Jose to Caldera is under construction. This $230 million job started construction at the beginning of 2008 and was inaugurated by President Oscar Arias in January. The opening is scheduled for August of 2010 and will reduce drive time to San Jose to under 1 hour.
Beachfront Boardwalk
A group of developers announced plans to build a beachfront boardwalk that will span the frontage of all Jaco Beach. The topography study has been completed of this $3 million dollar project that will get underway shortly. The boardwalk will come complete with public bathrooms at 4 separate areas along the beach.
Municipal Projects
The municipality of Garabito, which includes Jaco Beach, will spend $6.6 million dollars in 2008 according to its budget. Projects include a 25-strong municipal police force that can already be seen on the streets of Jaco and city beautification such as the construction of a city park and amphitheater. Schools are being improved, playgrounds repaired, streets paved and low-income housing projects underway.
Blue Flag
The township of Jaco was awarded with the blue flag ecological award on March 25th. Recycling, beach cleaning, environmental education and signage by local businesses, hotels, residents, developers and the Garabito municipality helped earn this prestigious award.
Art Festival
Jaco’s first annual art festival kicked off May 24th with a colorful parade down Jaco’s main boulevard complete with dancing and live bands. This weeklong event will showcase the talent of local artists.