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Jacó · Central Pacific

Jacó, but make it fun

Mud on the ATV, salt on the surfboard and a cold drink at sunset. Jacó is the closest surf town to San José, and it packs a lot of action into a short stretch of coast. Here is what to do, sorted by how you like your adrenaline.

Adrenaline picksOn the water
Sunset over Jacó Beach, Central Pacific
Sunset over Jacó Beach, Central Pacific · Photo: WildPhotography.com
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Pick your vibe

Beach chairs and umbrellas on Jacó Beach
Beach chairs and umbrellas on Jacó Beach · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Rush

Adrenaline

ATVs, ziplines, rafting and rappelling.

Sailboats in a Pacific harbor, Costa Rica
Sailboats in a Pacific harbor, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Sea

On the water

Surf lessons and Tortuga Island boat days.

Scarlet macaws in flight, Costa Rica
Scarlet macaws in flight, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Wild

Nature nearby

Carara, the Tárcoles river and waterfall hikes.

Sunset over Jacó Beach, Central Pacific
Sunset over Jacó Beach, Central Pacific · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Evening

Food & nights

Food tours, night walks and sunset spots.

Most-asked activities

JacóViator

Amazing 3-Hour Jaco ATV Tour & Jungle Waterfall

A three-hour ATV ride into the hills behind Jacó with a jungle waterfall stop. Check the minimum driver age on the listing.

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Vista Los Sueños: Zip Line Canopy, 10 Cables & Ocean Views

Ten cables with Pacific views at Vista Los Sueños.

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Jacó: Surf Lesson with Certified Instructor

A beginner lesson with a certified instructor on Jacó’s beach break.

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Central PacificViator

Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

A full day boat trip to Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya.

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Fresh guides

Jacó Beach on a clear morning
Jacó Beach on a clear morning · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Guides

Your First Day in Jacó: A Simple Plan

Arrive, get your bearings and do one great thing. That is the whole plan.

Beach chairs and umbrellas on Jacó Beach
Beach chairs and umbrellas on Jacó Beach · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Guides

ATV or Zipline in Jacó? How to Choose

Both deliver ocean views. They feel very different, though.

Sunset over Jacó Beach, Central Pacific
Sunset over Jacó Beach, Central Pacific · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Guides

Learning to Surf in Jacó: What Beginners Should Know

Jacó is one of the easiest places in Costa Rica to try surfing, if you respect the ocean.