Central America

Province of Puntarenas

Garabito Municipality

Things to do in Jaco

Top Things to Do in Jaco, Costa Rica - Jaco Attractions

Things to Do in Jaco

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3 Hour ATV Tour Through Costa Rican Rainforest
51
Half-day Tours
from C$116.40 per adult
10 Hidden Waterfalls With Local Cuisine
14
from C$84.07 per adult
Zip Line + 3hr ATV & Waterfalls Combo Tour
47
Private and Luxury
from C$181.59 per adult
2 Hour ATV Adventure Through Costa Rican Jungle in Jaco
44
from C$91.83 per adult
Signature ATV Canopy Waterfall Adventure COMBO Tour
31
Half-day Tours
from C$204.35 per adult
Surf Lessons
22
Surfing Lessons
from C$64.67 per adult
4 Hours of ATV Riding Lunch & Waterfall
61
Half-day Tours
from C$148.74 per adult
ATV Tour in Jaco
210
from C$69.47 per adult
ATV, Zipline and Rappel Combo Tour Jaco
12
from C$194.01 per adult
Zip Line & 2hr ATV Combo Tour
19
Private and Luxury
from C$154.69 per adult

Top Attractions in Jaco

1. Jaco Beach

Beaches

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by Ego_Chilango

The place has evolved from a Fisher Town, to a party land to a multicultural eclectic little cities including cinemas…

2. Neo Fauna CR

Zoos

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Neo fauna is operated by a passionate group of people who are committed to supporting endangered species…

3. Royal Butterflies

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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Additionally, they have propagated and planted over 75 fruit/flowering trees to support the butterflies.

4. Tico Pod Art House & Gifts

Art Galleries

Unique things which include prints, handbags, wood carvings and other handmade gems.

5. Pura Vida Gardens and Waterfalls

Gardens • Waterfalls

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Meander through gardens of lush landscape of various ferns, birds of paradise, orchids- all overlooking large…

6. El Miro

Observation Decks & Towers

by lisa23582015

El Miro is an abandoned hotel that was built in the mountain.

7. Catarata Bijagual

Waterfalls

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His path is the only path that allows you to see the largest waterfall in Costa Rica from the base up.

8. Mirador de Jaco

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

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by T547OGoscarc

Amazing lookout!

9. Jaco Walk Open Air Shopping Center

Shopping Malls

It also comprises of three buildings with stores on the first floors, some offices and big restaurant on the second…

10. Hotel Cocal Casino

Casinos

by Travelman3002

Set around a pool, the scene is established and active every night of the week.

11. Jaco Library and Learning Center

Libraries

by MargoSanders

Special tutoring, story reading, science projects and nature of Costa Rica in general.

12. Jaco Poker

Casinos

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by WalterGhetti

... of the Casino and good food service connected with the iralian restaurant Amapola or any other restaurant in Jacó.

13. Parque Recreativo Johannes Dankers

Parks

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14. Teatro Jaco

Theatres

by TheSwissEarthling

To see is a mix of american and local artists, theater, comedy, dance wisely mixed.

15. Hacienda las Agujas

Equestrian Trails

16. Daystar Center Jaco

Convention Centres

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17. Zukia Art Gallery

Art Galleries

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18. Surfer Factory Surf School

Surfing & Windsurfing • Lessons & Workshops

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These guys are super professional in how they run the logistics of their businessand the surfing instruction was awes...

19. Chiclets Zipline

Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

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by RoblynTravels

My husband and daughters loved their zipline tour at Adventura Adventure Zipline Tours.

20. ATV Backcountry Tours

4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

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An adventure tour in the tidal pools and a cave it was an Eco tour where Joey shared his knowledge about the ecosystems.

21. Tico Surf Lessons

Sports Camps & Clinics • Surfing & Windsurfing

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I think all these guys are super encouraging, but was extremely grateful to surf with José as he was incredible encou...

22. Tortuga Surf School

Surfing & Windsurfing

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Tortuga surf school was the best experience I could have found in Costa Rica! Everything was super easy with booking...

23. Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park

Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

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Jorge was a great tour guide on our ATV adventure!! Ernesto and his crew on the zip line made me feel at ease through...

24. Discovery Horseback Tours

Nature & Wildlife Tours • Horseback Riding Tours

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... big beautiful bowl of volcanic mud and enjoy a very intimate mud bath in the pool while Shauna tends to the horses.

25. Jaco Canyoning

Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

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by homeiscolorado

Loved our zip line and waterfall rappelling adventure!

26. Kayak Jaco

Kayaking & Canoeing

Kayak Jaco arranged for us to have a couple of hours snorkelling with Captain Neil in the bay at Playa Herradura.

27. Costa Rica Waterfall Tours

Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

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by B1101PPalexandram

... dolphins and snorkeling, I would HIGHLY recommend this trip for groups or couples or anyone staying in Costa Rica!

28. AXR An Xtreme Rider

4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

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We decided to do the 3-hour tour on the spot while walking through Jaco and it was a great experience.

29. ATV Adventure Tours Costa Rica

Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours

I would highly recommend Adventure Tours for anyone looking for an fun, scenic, and informative adventure in Costa Rica.

30. Jaguariders Atv Tour

4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours

by C9012ZWdebbies

We would highly recommend Marlon and the 4 hour jungle ATV tour!! Also, the views at lunch we're magnificent!

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Outdoor Activities

Hiking and Waterfall Tour in Jaco
35
from C$118.07 per adult
ATV, Zipline and Rappel Combo Tour Jaco
12
from C$194.01 per adult
Ocean and Mountain View Zip-line Tour
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from C$86.23 per adult
3 Hour ATV Tour Through Costa Rican Rainforest
51
Half-day Tours
from C$116.40 per adult
10 Hidden Waterfalls With Local Cuisine
14
from C$84.07 per adult
Zip Line + 3hr ATV & Waterfalls Combo Tour
47
Private and Luxury
from C$181.59 per adult
2 Hour ATV Adventure Through Costa Rican Jungle in Jaco
44
from C$91.83 per adult
Signature ATV Canopy Waterfall Adventure COMBO Tour
31
Half-day Tours
from C$204.35 per adult
4 Hours of ATV Riding Lunch & Waterfall
61
Half-day Tours
from C$148.74 per adult
ATV Tour in Jaco
210
from C$69.47 per adult

Manuel Antonio rain forest and white sand beach
7
Full-day Tours
from C$109.94 per adult
Day Trip from San Jose to Jaco Beach & ATV Adventure
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Bus Tours
from C$278.08 per adult (price varies by group size)
Jaco Highlights Tour
2
Full-day Tours
from C$112.76 per adult
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from Jaco
8
Cable Car Tours
from C$125.46 per adult
Jaco Beach & ATV Adventure one day tour from San Jose
1
Bus Tours
from C$278.08 per adult (price varies by group size)
Chocolate, traditions and rain forest combo tour
2
Bus Tours
from C$126.03 per adult
Carara National Park
4
Bus Tours
from C$86.66 per adult
Cloud forest exploration
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Full-day Tours
from C$157.87 per adult
Jaco Highlights tour
1
Full-day Tours
from C$112.76 per adult
Chocolate, traditions and rain forest tour
1
Bus Tours
from C$127.36 per adult

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