No you got that wrong. You go get that passport and your good to go. Sometimes they want your passport not to expire three to six months from the time you take your trip.I believe they require a passport valid for at least 6 months. I do not have one, so there goes my trip. Was going to get one today, but May would be 6 months from now
I would recommend going to Jaco beach and staying at the Cocal Hotel. It's what the Del Rey used to be.
http://www.hotelcocalandcasino.com/