Jaco: Where the Fun and Adventure Never Stops

About an hour’s drive from the Costa Rican capital of San Jose lies the city of Jaco. This is a small coastal, town located in the central Pacific and makes the perfect tropical retreat for adventurous folks. You may want to leave behind your makeup, high heels, and ironed shirts because you will not need them at Jaco! This town is like a tourist magnet. With its pristine beaches, wondrous jungles and challenging surf, there are plenty of adventures you can look forward to.

Adventures Non-Stop in Jaco

You can also stop by at Playa Hermosa to the south or the Herradura Beach to the north to enjoy superior surfing experience. The mountains surrounding Jaco houses many of the exotic flora and fauna. Also, the Carara National Park is only about 15 miles north from Jaco. You can enjoy the Park’s lush rainforests through jungle tours and take in the flourishing wild Scarlet Macaw population. All-inclusive Jaco Costa Rica vacations are also great to bring out the nature-lover or the adventurer in you. Here is how to make your Jaco vacation exciting and fun.

Rainforest Aerial Trams

This exotic and heart-pounding adventure is never to be missed. These rainforest aerial trams will take you high above the ground and gives you a breathtaking view of the Costa Rican nature. 222 acres of rainforests house this ecotourism project in Jaco. It is surrounded by cascading waterfalls and a stunning panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. You can check out the rainforest tours that will take you through the tropical rainforests and the rare pats of tropical dry rainforests.

This land area is also home to some stunning vegetation and exotic wildlife in Costa Rica. Each tour is manned by expert guides and is available mostly in English and Spanish. Apart from a tram ride to the forest top, the tour includes hiking on maintained paths and zip-lining back through the rainforest. Ziplining gives you a thrilling adrenaline rush that can even beat the best roller coasters!

Jaco Beach

With mountains and a jungle ambiance that seems straight out of movies, the Jaco beach is the most visited beaches in the country. The town has many hidden beaches and is popular for sportfishing. It also has excellent surfing spots that are suitable for beginners and experts. You can even check out the nearby surfing spots like Hermosa, Boca Barranca, Esterillos, and Escondido.

The southern end of Jaco beach has smooth spilling waves that are suitable for beginners. The waves get stronger and larger as you move along the northern tip. You can rent the boards in town and take up surfing lessons as well. Relax on a beachfront bar or café after a long day in the sun. Between the natural beauty and the luxurious all-inclusive Jaco Costa Rica packages, there is no surprise that Jaco is flocked by thousands of tourists every year.

Sport Fishing

Go on a prowl for marlins and tuna. Take in the stunning ocean sunset or dive in the clear oceans of Costa Rica. There are many companies that offer boats and equipment necessary for sport fishing in Jaco. You can either choose inshore or offshore fishing.

Nevertheless, Costa Rican laws require you to obtain a fishing license and use circle hooks. You must also release the fishes back to the ocean. With boats ranging from 26 to 47 feet, there is ample room for a great coastal experience.

Tárcoles

In the traditional language, the term Tárcoles means crocodile. As such, it is perfect for hosting some of the best crocodile shows in the country. Tárcoles is located about an hour north from Jaco and sits on the Tárcoles Riverbank. The watershed from this area covers about 50% of Costa Rica! Many species of lizards and birds have made this river as their home.

This includes the common Basilisk, American crocodile, several varieties of iguanas, the Tiger Heron, Mangrove Warbler, Anhinga, and the American Pygmy Kingfisher. In fact, this river has the largest population of crocodiles in the entire Americas. So, you cannot really swim in this place.

Manuel Antonio

Perched on top of a mountain, this hilly town is named after the National Park located at the end of its beach. The resident monkey population here is speculated to outnumber the human residents! The main beach is the Playa Espadilla that you can best visit in the morning when the currents are slower. You can enjoy some traditional shaved ice and taste the delicious dishes offered by the restaurants in the area.

Visit the Manuel Antonio National Park that is popular for its gorgeous trails. There are four beaches that make up from the Park’s boundaries—Playita, Teldoro, Manuel Antonio, and Espadilla Sur. These are great for snorkeling and has tidal pools as well.

Jaco is a town of many colors. From everlasting natural beauty, adrenaline gushing adventures to a hearth thumping nightlife, there is no shortage for excitement. Planning your vacation to Jaco will leave you with memories that last for a lifetime.