Awesome Things to Do in Jaco: Adventure, Nature, Nightlife

When you research Jaco, Costa Rica, most of what you’ll find is about surfing. Jaco is indeed the surfing mecca of Costa Rica but there’s so much more to do than catching waves.

As the gateway to the lush Central and South Pacific coast, Jaco is an excellent place to experience adventure, nature and wildlife. Since it’s only a 1 hour drive from San Jose, you don’t need to worry about traveling far to to stay in a fun Costa Rican beach town.

We lived in Jaco for 6 months and had a blast exploring the area. Here are our top things to do in Jaco, favorite day tours and recommendations on where to stay. This post has been updated March 2019.

Surfing

Surfing has to be on this list as it’s the top thing to do in Jaco. Since this beach is said to be one of the best for beginners due to the long consistent waves, don’t miss out on taking a surf lesson or joining a surf camp.

A 2 hour surf lessons runs around $50 per person and…