100 km from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, Jaco Costa Rica is a ‘happening’ beach town and what many would call the original surf capital of the country. Its near-perfect, consistent year-round waves continue to attract surfers of all skill levels from around the globe. A profusion of surf stores and schools co-exist with a myriad of lodgings and accommodation houses, eateries, bars, discos and nightclubs.

Quality and budget hotels, luxury condo ocean view apartments, luxury beachfront villas, residence clubs, family friendly vacation homes for rent, international hotels and resorts such as Wyndham and Sonesta, the choices you have with Jaco vacation rentals and hotel accommodation are endless.

There are plenty of restaurants catering to every imaginable taste, including all kinds of American comfort foods and fast foods, and international favorites.Away from the hustle and bustle of the main street, the 3-km long Jaco beach offers plenty of space still for those looking for a quiet spot to sunbathe and enjoy a few tranquil moments.

Besides surfing, water activities like kayaking, deep sea fishing, sunset cruises and paragliding can be organized. Jaco is also a good base for exploring some of Costa Rica’s land-based attractions, such as wildlife and rainforest tours, horseback riding tours featuring waterfalls, canopy zip-line adventures, crocodile viewing tours and a visit to the butterfly farm; there are plenty of tour operators in town to keep you busy.

Being less than 2 hours from San Jose and the closest beach destination from most of the population centers in the Central Valley, Jaco is not only popular with international tourists but also attracts a horde of Ticos over weekends and public holidays. Besides enjoying the great nightlife, domestic tourists love to roam the streets of Jaco for handcrafted furniture and decorative items to take home.

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