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Jacó travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jacó

Located on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, Jaco is famous for its lush rainforests and access to world-class outdoor sports including surfing, sport fishing, hiking, ziplining, and bungee jumping.

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Jacó

1. Rainforest Aerial Trams

Take a ride through the rainforest canopy in the skies and view some of Costa Rica's most stunning natural scenery through a combination of hiking, ziplining, and air trams.

2. Del Mar Surf Camp

Learn how to surf in one of the world's most popular surfing destinations. Del Mar offers both surf lessons as well as relaxing yoga retreats near Jaco beach.

3. The Costa Rica Coffee Experience

Sample the local beans used to brew some of the most popular coffee in the world at this working plantation and roastery.

4. Carara National Park

Take one of the park's daily tours through this impressive rainforest, known for its native scarlet Macaw population.

5. Tárcoles

This area offers one of the most impressive shows, the Crocodile Man Tour, where a man routinely feeds 15-foot crocodiles while wading in the muddy river.

1. Rainforest Aerial Trams

Take a ride through the rainforest canopy in the skies and view some of Costa Rica's most stunning natural scenery through a combination of hiking, ziplining, and air trams.

2. Del Mar Surf Camp

Learn how to surf in one of the world's most popular surfing destinations. Del Mar offers both surf lessons as well as relaxing yoga retreats near Jaco beach.

3. The Costa Rica Coffee Experience

Sample the local beans used to brew some of the most popular coffee in the world at this working plantation and roastery.

4. Carara National Park

Take one of the park's daily tours through this impressive rainforest, known for its native scarlet Macaw population.

5. Tárcoles

This area offers one of the most impressive shows, the Crocodile Man Tour, where a man routinely feeds 15-foot crocodiles while wading in the muddy river.

Where to Eat in Jacó

Rustico is popular among locals for serving the local "casado", a meal consisting of rice, black beans, plantains, salad, tortilla, and your choice of meat. A casado and drink costs ₡3,400.

When to visit Jacó

Jacó in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 799
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jacó in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 799
1 night at 3-star hotel

The dry season between December and April is the perfect time to visit Jaco, with plenty of sunshine to enjoy both the beaches and rainforest excursions.

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How to Get to Jacó

Plane

Most visitors fly into the Costa Rican capital, San Jose and then connect via Grayline or Interbus to Jaco.

Car

Routes 27 and 34 will guide you through Costa Rica from San Jose to Jaco. The journey takes a little under two hours.

Bus

There are many buses terminating at Coca Cola Station in Jaco. From San Jose, the trip costs around ₡2,800 and takes 3-4 hours.

Plane

Most visitors fly into the Costa Rican capital, San Jose and then connect via Grayline or Interbus to Jaco.

Car

Routes 27 and 34 will guide you through Costa Rica from San Jose to Jaco. The journey takes a little under two hours.

Bus

There are many buses terminating at Coca Cola Station in Jaco. From San Jose, the trip costs around ₡2,800 and takes 3-4 hours.

Airports near Jacó

FONLa Fortuna
SJOSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYQSan José Tobias Bolanos Intl

Airlines serving Jacó

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,933 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,943 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,284 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (509 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jacó

Costanera - this stretch of highway is the perfect way to explore the many secluded beaches along the Pacific Coastline stretching up north.

Popular Neighborhoods in Jaco

Manuel Antonio - this area just an hour outside of Jaco features a large National Park complete with waterfalls, coral reefs, tropical rainforests, and a large monkey population.

Downtown - this central neighborhood contains the most bars, restaurants, and shopping opportunities.

Manuel Antonio - this area just an hour outside of Jaco features a large National Park complete with waterfalls, coral reefs, tropical rainforests, and a large monkey population.
Downtown - this central neighborhood contains the most bars, restaurants, and shopping opportunities.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jacó

Most booked hotels in Jacó

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Oceano Boutique Hotel & Gallery
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 342+
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Croc's Resort & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 826+
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Jaco Lodge Quiet Place
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 279+
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Jaco Laguna Resort & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 357+
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Selina Jaco - Adults Only
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 184+
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How to Get Around Jacó

Public Transportation

The northern end of Jaco houses the main bus terminal. A one-way fare costs ₡280.

Taxi

Taxis in Jaco are red, and a typical fare in the city center is ₡1,500.

Car

Rental vehicle prices start at ₡4,500 a day and can be picked up at multiple locations throughout the city.

Public Transportation

The northern end of Jaco houses the main bus terminal. A one-way fare costs ₡280.

Taxi

Taxis in Jaco are red, and a typical fare in the city center is ₡1,500.

Car

Rental vehicle prices start at ₡4,500 a day and can be picked up at multiple locations throughout the city.

Car hire agencies in Jacó

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The Cost of Living in Jacó

Shopping Streets

Tico Pod Art House & Gifts, opened in 2013 and sells traditional Costa Rican handicrafts and arts. Plaza Coral is the biggest modern shopping mall with international brands and a wide spread of food, clothes, and homewares.

Groceries and Other

Más X Menos and Maxi Palí are the two main supermarkets. A dozen eggs costs ₡1,400.

Cheap meal
AED 25.68
A pair of jeans
AED 160.39
Single public transport ticket
AED 4.41
Cappuccino
AED 8.53

Everything you need to know for your stay in Jacó

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