Costa Rica - Jaco

The coastal city of Jaco in the county of Garabito, Puntarenas province, on the pacific coast if only 1 hour from San Jose by car.

Life is a beach here in Jaco. Hotels, vaction rentals, nightclubs, casinos, discos, beach bars and numerous restaurants are sure to keep you entertained.

Jaco Beach - photo courtesy of Costaricapro

Did we mention the fantastic surfing? The waves are consistent, big and with great breaks. There is a yearly international surfing contest held at nearby Playa Hermosa.

Accommodations for every budget and plenty of things to do like horseback riding, sea kayaking and sport fishing.