This first-class private oceanfront complex on spectacular Jaco Beach, Costa Rica – is perfect for large groups – up to 60 people -- for corporate retreats & seminars or a well-earned vacation bonus for loyal employees who deserve that special “Thank You” from management.
Of Course The Event Center is also well suited for family or high school reunions, bachelor parties, weddings with receptions and church retreats. No matter what your special event is, we can and will accommodate you in style.

James’s home is located in Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

You can practice surfing right at our house using our free surf bards or bogie boards or taking classes at the surf shack next door. Walking distance to all restaurants, shops, supermarkets, bars and more! Surf tournaments are taking place every weekend. Beautiful Los Suenos Marina is where over 200 fishing boats are located. Boats can be booked for day fishing trips ranging from 18 feet to 55 feet in length. You can catch all varieties of deep sea fish depending on the season. Sailfish, marlin, rooster fish, yellow fin tuna, mahi mahi and Spanish mackerel are but a few of the many types of fish that can be caught. Costa Rica coastline is one of the best sports fishing locations in the world.
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Getting around

Taxi services are inexpensive and available at all times. You can walk to the main area of town in 5 min or rent a bike and enjoy the beach and Jaco.

The numbers are impressive. This outstanding vacation rental includes two next-door beachfront villas connected by an inside-the-gate pass through. It has a combined 16-bedrooms, 18-bathrooms, 2.5-kitchens, 14-flat screen TVs, sound systems, internet, sofa sleepers throughout, fully air-conditioned, expansive outdoor decks, two tropical beachfront swimming pools and an elevated Tiki Hut sun deck overlooking the ocean. Both villas have enormous 2nd-floor panoramic verandas looking out over the Pacific.

The Event Center is outfitted with only the finest locally produced furnishings, granite kitchen-counter tops, stainless steel appliances and Costa Rican art work. This is the vacation beachfront retreat of your dreams. It defines the “WOW” factor – complete with a front-row-seat for breathtaking, blazing sunsets every afternoon. These two beach villas sleep up to 60 parents with children, 32 adults no kids.

Located only 62-miles from the San Jose airport, the privacy this compound offers is unequalled on Jaco Beach because it’s at the end of a dead-end beachfront paved road with downtown Jaco only a mile away.
The Event Center also offers 24/7 security and off-street-gated parking. We have an expert staff and gourmet chef services available to our guests. Golf cart rentals are available, too. All lifestyles are welcome.
World famous Jaco Beach – a mecca for surfers since the 1960s – offers a vibrant night life, superb restaurants for any appetite, casinos and sports bars – it’s all only a short walk up the beach or a quick cab ride. Close by are also grocery stores, bakeries, banks, pharmacies, dentists, doctors, surf shops, boutiques and souvenir shops.

Our concierge will hook you up with any adventure tour now operating on or near Jaco – sunset horseback rides on the beach, zip lining & mountain tramway, ATV mountain rides, parasailing, white-water rafting, waterfalls, off-shore deep-sea fishing, yoga classes, surfing & standup paddle board lessons, clear water SCUBA diving & snorkeling, mountain hiking & repelling, day trips to Manuel Antonio National Park, Tortuga Island and other locations.

“One thing we guarantee, your stay at The Event Center will be an unforgettable, memory-making beachfront experience beyond compare – so much so you won’t want to go home.”

Does your group need more bedrooms, beds, and additional space? Add the villas next door for your group. Casa a Rio Mar, a 9-Bedroom Luxury Oceanfront House, Casa Rio Mar Grande, a 7 Bedroom Luxury Oceanfront Villa, Casa Rio Mar Villa 1, a 7-bedroom luxury villa. Casa Rio Mar Villa 2, a 7-bedroom luxury villa. Casa Rio Mar Villa 3, a 5-bedroom luxury villa. Casa Rio Mar Villa 4, a 5-bedroom luxury villa. Casa Rio Mar Villa 5, a 12-bedroom Luxury Oceanfront villa. Rent them all or separately depending on the groups size and needs.

Casa Rio Mar Grande (7 Bedrooms)
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24102576?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=8c8c0e95-f21f-4099-bb61-3fbcc4678c63

Casa Rio Mar (9 Bedrooms)
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3163865?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=6fc915bf-cfa3-4d52-928c-d0c80ff66ca7

Casa Rio Mar Villa 1 (7 Bedrooms)
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1112326316529884937?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=2610679e-30e9-4b7f-8b1c-3d98d7aae247

Casa Rio Mar Villa 2 (7 Bedrooms)
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1112363681424537398?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=a95f9b2b-53d2-4847-b582-9b7acb0410a3

Casa Rio Mar Villa 3 (5 Bedrooms)
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1113042251262364952?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=7c70d8bf-26f7-48fb-bc65-8a07daff9116

Casa Rio Mar Villa 4 (5 Bedrooms)
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1113135783660310114?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=ae73d5ad-e7c0-4b71-8e39-4ce5af4d8e70
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Casa Rio Mar Villa 5 (12 Bedrooms)
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1131123983879968456?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=0c82a5b4-da01-4f35-ba73-37beff1bdd52

Prior to your stay, we require you to complete a pre-arrival form and sign & agree to our rental conditions.