Aerial view of the Pacific coastline at Jacó, Costa Rica

Jacó, Costa Rica · Central Pacific Coast

Find your
pura vida.

Ocean mornings. Rainforest adventures.
A beach town that feels like freedom.

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Welcome to your Pacific escape

Your guide to
Jacó, Costa Rica.

Where the rainforest meets the ocean, every day opens up a new possibility. Catch your first wave. Follow a trail into the green. Share fresh seafood as the sun slips into the Pacific. Come for the beach. Stay for the feeling.

Surf lessons in Jacó, Costa Rica
Find your kind of adventure

Let the ocean
set the pace.

There is more than one way to spend a perfect day here. Learn to surf, head offshore from Los Sueños, or trade the shoreline for a rainforest adventure. Your next great story starts outside.

Explore experiences

A new adventure, every day

Follow your curiosity.

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Sport fishing off Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast01 / ON THE WATER

Out of the blue.

Set out from the Central Pacific for a day of sport fishing and wide-open ocean.

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Zip-line adventure in the rainforest near Jacó02 / INTO THE GREEN

Take the scenic route.

Fly through the canopy, discover wildlife, and see a different side of Costa Rica.

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Hiking at Miró Mountain overlooking Jacó03 / A FRESH PERSPECTIVE

A view worth finding.

Take a walk above the coast and leave a little room for the unexpected.

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A taste of the good life

Fresh flavours.
Warm welcomes.

Start with Costa Rican coffee. Stay for the fresh seafood, tropical fruit, and lively tables. From casual beachside favourites to a night out in town, Jacó brings people together over good food.

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Costa Rican cooking class in Jacó

Stay a little longer

Your place in paradise.

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Less planning. More living.

Your escape
starts here.

Find your way to Jacó, choose your home base, and leave room for a few spontaneous adventures.

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How do I get to Jacó?

Compare private shuttles, rental cars and bus options for getting from San José and SJO airport to Jacó. Our transport guide also covers getting around town.

Getting here   ↗

How can I plan a family vacation in Jacó?

Find ideas for an easy beach escape with activities everyone can enjoy.

Family vacation planner   ↗

What should I know before visiting Jacó?

Explore practical travel tips to help make your Costa Rica visit feel effortless.

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Stories from Jacó

Discover local inspiration, ideas, and more reasons to explore the Central Pacific.

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From visiting to belonging

What if you stayed?

Sometimes a holiday becomes something more. Explore homes, condos, and a different way of living with Coldwell Banker Central Pacific Properties.

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