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Jaco

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A seaside resort town with plenty of entertaining distractions along its attractive coastline, Jaco has long been a major tourist destination on the central Pacific coast. The long main beach draws surfers and backpackers, built up in places with beach bars, surf shacks, and tour company offices. North American expats abound in this purpose built coastal resort, with most of the businesses in town catering to an international audience, with souvenir shops, tour operators, and trinket stalls lining the main strip. Partiers take the trip to Jaco to sample the lively and youthful nightlife. Jaco is in Jaco District. Make Jaco central to your Costa Rica travel plans using our Costa Rica trip itinerary site .
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Top Jaco tours
Waterfall Canopy Zipline Tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $99
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Rainforest Skywalk and Tarcoles River Eco Cruise Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $95
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Aerial Tram and Zipline Tour from Jaco BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $79
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Zipline
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Duration: 4​h
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Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
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Duration: 4​h
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Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
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Duration: 3​h
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Horseback Riding Tours
4.8
Duration: 3​h

Side trips from Jaco

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Carara National Park
Carara
4.4
Duration: 8​h
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Zipline
Herradura
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Duration: 3​h
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Nature & Wildlife Tours
Tarcoles
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Duration: 3​h
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Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve
Nicoya
4.4
Duration: 8​h

Hidden gems in Jaco

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Pura Vida Gardens and Waterfalls
4.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Rainforest Adventures
4.0
Duration: 8​h
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Spas
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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River Rafting & Tubing
4.6
Duration: 4​h

Outdoors in Jaco

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Costa Rica SUP'ers
5.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Jaco Adventures
4.0
Duration: 3​h
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Peak Training Center
4.0
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Nature in Jaco

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Catarata Bijagual
4.2
Duration: 2​h
Sergio birdwatching
4.0
Duration: 8​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Jaco

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Jaco Beach
3.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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