Jacó is the Daytona Beach of Costa Rica. Established in the 1970’s as Costa Rica’s first real surfing town, Jacó is today’s biggest party town. Being the closest beach to San Jose, you see mostly young Ticos, surfers, and other vacationing party people. Jacó has a reputation as the “place to get the night started” [...]

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Located about 10 miles north of Jaco is the Carara Biological Reserve, famous worldwide as the home to the Scarlet Macaw. There are several miles of trails, so hiking clothes and repellent are recommended. Admission is only $8 while organized tours can be upwards of $35 per person through Explorica Tours. Phone 2643-3586.
If you’ve never tried kayaking, [...]

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Tabacón on Jacó’s main strip has live music, ladies nights, pool tables, and potent drink specials intermittent throughout the week. The friendly staff and relaxed attitude is sure to get you going.
Dance the night away at Monkey Bar (slightly north on Jacó’s main strip). You’ll join vacationers, backpackers, and Tico’s all with the same goal [...]

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Try the fajitas (which traditionally do not come wrapped in a tortilla like you thought) at El Recreo, the watering hole for many Jacó locals. The drinks are cheap and the food is tasty but limited. It sits a few paces off the main strip on a gravel driveway, across from the National Bank.
Offering meat [...]

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Take a day trip to Herradura or Playa Hermosa�
These nearby beaches are much more secluded and private than Jaco. There are small restaurants and bars scattered along the beach but development hasn’t taken over yet. These beaches are perfect for a toss of the frisbee, a walk down the coast, or a simple picnic on [...]

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