Jaco Hotels

In Jaco, Costa Rica, life’s a beach. This once sleepy beachside town has lately become a Mecca for surfers from far and wide, and now tourists have begun to notice this slice of paradise just an hour’s drive southwest of San Jose. Jaco’s beaches are always pumping, and they’re the place to be if you’re into the thrill of wild beach partying, but when revelry becomes a chore, there are some quieter places within easy distance.

Playa Herradura, just 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) north of Jaco, is a perfect tranquil hideaway, or get a little closer to nature at the Carara Biological Reserve. For those who prefer sitting on the water to swimming in it, Jaco’s deep-sea fishing is an awesome experience, but if it’s heart-stopping adventure you’re after, visit Pacific Bungee on Jaco beach and get a taste of adrenaline before breakfast.

After the sun goes down, the nightlife starts to sizzle, and wherever you look there’s something to see or do. Dance the night away in one of the nightclubs or discos, blow a little cash at the baccarat tables in the casino, or just relax with a good meal at one of Jaco’s celebrated restaurants

When To Go

Jaco has a year round average temperature of 22°C (72°F), so it’s perfect anytime for swimming and lying on the beach. The summer and autumn months (May to November) have the most precipitation, though rainfall is virtually non-existent in winter.

Surfing and other events take place all year round in Jaco, as the beach and weather conditions there are so favourable. The surf at Playa Hermosa and Jaco pumps regularly. Jaco is suitable for intermediate surfers, though the former location is challenging and recommended for more advanced surfers. The busiest season for tourism in Jaco is winter, so it would be prudent to book well in advance if you’re considering a holiday at this time of year.

• Jaco’s temperature averages 22°C (72°F) all year round.

• Rainfall in Jaco mostly occurs from May through to November.

• Be sure to book in advance when holidaying in winter.
  

Getting There

Jaco is around 130 kilometres (80.8 miles) from San Jose’s Juan Santamaria International Airport, and can be reached via shuttle service, or if you’d prefer to hire a car, take Highway 27 via San Ramon and Puntarenas, and follow the signs to Jaco. Alternately regular buses run from the Coca Cola bus station in San Jose. In town, be sure to use the official red taxis, as there are pirate taxis that may not be trustworthy. Tickets to San Jose and Herradura are available from the major bus station located at the northern end of Jaco.

Many day tours are available from Jaco, including the Arenal Volcano tour, horse riding, fishing, bungee jumping and natural adventure walking trails.

• Get to Jaco via San Jose’s Juan Santamaria International Airport.

• Use official Red Taxis when travelling in Jaco.

• Jaco is not large, and so can be explored by foot easily.

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