the beaches

Jaco Beach

Jaco Beach is the closest accessible beach to San Jose and still has the reputation of being the "fun and sun" spot on the Pacific coast.  Jacó is one of the two largest party cities on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.  Playa Jacó is considered the liveliest and most developed beach town on the Pacific coast. Jacó is about 80 miles from San Jose's airport, a beautiful drive of just over three hours.

From Juan Santamaria International Airport, follow the signs toward San Ramon. After 6 miles, take the exit toward Atenas and at the stop sign, turn left. Follow the winding street until you get to San Mateo. At San Mateo, the road jogs right a block because of one way traffic (towards you). Just follow the road around and you will get back on the main drag. When approaching Orotonia, a sign directs you to the right. Don't follow it!' (you'll get lost in the business district). Stay straight until you see the sign on the right directing you to Jacó. Follow that road to Jacó. From here on in, it is just following signs to Jacó.

Alternatively, drive from San Jose past San Ramon toward Puntarenas, until you get to hwy 27. Go south on 27 and follow the signs to Jaco. It's further but much faster since it is not a mountain road. Another plus is that you can stop at the bridge over the Tarcoles River along the way - a prime spot to observe wild crocodiles. Note it is not legal to feed the crocodiles. They are protected. 

A quiet beach some ten years ago mostly frequented by Ticos and campers, Playa Herradura was an unknown paradise. A superb black sand beach with aqua green waters and a palm tree lined shoreline; Playa Herradura is today a tourist hotspot on the Northern Puntarenas coast. Ideal for those who want to get away from the hustle of Jaco, this beach has bloomed into becoming a much traveled vacation destination.

To get to Playa Herradura take the turnoff on Costanera Sur, north of Jaco and drive some 3 km down the road west to the beach. Home to the Hotel Villa Caletas, a fantastic luxury hotel with plenty of features and amenities as well as a marina, condominium complex and golf course, this beach area is rapidly becoming one of the biggest tourism developments in Costa Rica. However, with its tranquil waters, Playa Herradura still draws in a number of locals who want a quiet getaway.

Even with its many touristy projects Playa Herradura still does not attract as many visitors as Jaco does, making it a great place to slip away. From Playa Herradura you can also head up north to the lovely Refugio Punta Leona, or down south to the wonderful Playa Hermosa.

An important point that most tourists need to be aware of is the fact that there are two beaches named Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica. One is located in Guanacaste, while the other Playa Hermosa lies in Puntarenas. The Playa Hermosa that is in Puntarenas is one of the best surfing havens in the country. However this Playa Hermosa located in Guanacaste is just 20 minutes from the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia. One of the best maintained beaches in the country, Playa Hermosa, offers visitors crystal clear blue waters and gorgeous scenery, making it a very popular beach strip on the west coast.

Winner of the ‘Bandera Azul’ or ‘Blue Flag’, a prize given to beaches that demonstrate high environmental standards and excellent safety facilities, Playa Hermosa lies seven kilometers north of Playas del Coco. Meaning ‘beautiful beach’ in Spanish, Playa Hermosa has made a name for itself with its idyllic beauty and lush surroundings. A two-kilometer long gray sand beach, encircled by tropical forests and ridges of volcanic rock, Hermosa Beach is a great family destination for all to enjoy.

This beach is relaxed, rarely crowded and laid back most of the year, making it a great retreat for those who wish to just lie back leisurely and enjoy the sun. With warm water temperatures and ideal weather conditions all year long, Playa Hermosa is the perfect haven with convenient accommodations and restaurants that line the beach shore. Recently, many luxury hotels have also set up base out in Playa Hermosa to take advantage of the pristine conditions.

Perfect for swimming and scuba diving, Playa Hermosa offers amazing diving safaris and snorkeling opportunities for those who enjoy being out in the sea. With some of the best scuba diving in the country, you can also have great fun renting out kayaks, sailboards, windsurfing equipment, canoes, jet skis and water bikes from the many shops that line the beach. Local tourist companies also offer organized fishing trips as well as catamaran rides along the Hermosa coast for those who prefer a more tranquil holiday.

For those who prefer to try their luck on land, there are guided horseback tours available in the surrounding areas, as well as trips to a nearby gorgeous mangrove swamp. If you wish, you can even take a day trip to the Arenal Volcano and relax in the hot springs found close by. 

If you are traveling to Costa Rica on vacation holiday, we offer special Costa Rica Executive Transportation services and Security
Bodyguard services, language interpreters and administrative assistance. We are well connected with the tourism industry and business and can accommodate most requests for advise on real estate properties, hotel, travel guides, fishing, canopy tours, beach, san jose, resorts, honeymoon, rain forest tours, diving, scuba, underwater tours, boating, surfing, tamarindo surfing, and bird watching.

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the adventures
ATV Tours

JACÓ BEACH / LOS SUEÑOS, ATV Tour 
Fourtrax Adventure

Capture extraordinary ocean views, tropical rain forest panoramas, and rugged mountain vistas as you drive through rustic trails and rare teak plantations – all in the jungles north of Jacó.  Our experienced, professional, bilingual guides will lead you through the exotic, primary rain forest just a short ATV drive from our world-famous Jacó Beach and Los Sueños Marina. 

Our fully-equipped semi-automatic ATV’s are perfect all-terrain vehicles for our guests to best experience Costa Rica’s natural treasures in an extreme, adrenaline-kicking setting that is pure adventure.

After your muddy, fun-filled, high-octane ride, indulge yourselves with a refreshing swim in our natural pool with an amazing waterfall – all year long.  Then relax and enjoy a terrific Tico-style meal with your fellow riders at our private Finca nestled in the tropical mountains and natural rain forest ecosystem.

It's an unforgettable experience any time of year, only in Costa Rica and only on a Fourtrax Adventure!

Welcome to the Alps of Costa Rica. Drive your quad up over 8000 ft. See the Central Valley and the Pacific Ocean from our highest viewpoint. Enjoy a Typical Costa Rican lunch prepared by a real Chef. The pick up time all Hotels Down Town San Jose 10.00 AM return around 5 PM. Special introduction price 130$. We offer ATV tours for beginner's, families and expert drivers.

Equipment and Security

The Bikes, are Honda TRX 250cc/350cc,Yamaha 350 and bombardier 400/330 models All Terrain Vehicles which are easy to ride from the beginner to the experience rider. Its important to know that we have Big ATV`s for big clients and that we have fully automatic bikes for beginners.

Paraiso Adventures looks very closely into the comfort and safety of our clients. We teach beginners how to handle an ATV in no time. And when you get the hang of it's a whole lot of fun. Safety of our clients is our prime concern; our guides spend the first part of the tour making sure passengers are fully trained on how to ride an ATV. These vehicles are very safe, stable machines, able to move over the roughest mountain trails.

Much of the Canopy's 46 hectares of protected area is covered with transitional rainforest growing on steep slopes, and studded massive trees laden with vines and epiphytes.

Our Canopy Tour consists of 13 platforms, 7 cables of different sizes, 3 storey Tree House, Tarzan Swing, a suspension bridge and a 90 feet rappel at the end.

The tour starts with putting on your harness, these are professional mountain climbing harnesses. Then we do a short walk in, I will explain you about the area you are in, and the flora and fauna you will encounter on the trails. Since a part of the forest has been used for agroforestry, a wide variety of exotic fruit trees and hardwood trees can be found.

Also throughout the day, the scarlet macaws can be heard and often seen in flight, particularly around dusk! The beautiful giant blue Morpho butterfly frequents open spots in the forest and is often found near our waterfalls. If we get lucky we may also see the toucans, aracari's and white-face capuchin monkeys.

We take to the trees near the waterfalls, here you find the first platform with a short slide. From there you will glide with the help of professional climbing gear on a pulley to the first tree (an enormous Ceiba tree with a diameter of 30 feet!).

At all times you are under the constant care of our guides! You will be taking cables from treetop to treetop in this jungle until you get to the Tree house; Jane and Tarzan's place! This is the highest point of the Canopy Tour, you'll be 100 feet over ground level… Here you can hang out for a while to enjoy the scenery. The tree house offers a great opportunity to do some bird watching. Go on and try to spot some of the colorful birds present! More cables will follow until you reach a suspension bridge and the Tarzan Swing! Let's do a yelling contest!

The Tarzan Swing is followed by our longest cable for the truly adventurous (optional cable)! At the end we will rappel you down (belay, this is a professional lowering technique) to the forest floor.

Duration of the Waterfalls Canopy Tour: approx. 2 hours 

From Jaco, driving north towards San Jose, pass by Jaco. You will see just outside Jaco a small mall at your left called F&M, just pass by it and cross the bridge over the Las Monas River. Right after the bridge take a right turn towards Pueblo Nuevo, this road is a dirt road, we are located at the end of this little village approx. at 2 km from this intersection.
Approximate driving time is 10 minutes.

At TuruBaRi’s Zip lines Canopy Tour; experienced Guides will start by dressing you with the best equipment available in the market (PETZL?) then, they will give you a brief of security and safety, before taking you through this 4.910 feet long tour, spread out over 7 lines (cables), 3 hanging bridges, 12 platforms and 1 tower. It lasts approximately one hour.

In Turu Ba Ri Nature and Adventure Park there is also another Zip Line Canopy tour called; Pure Adrenaline Canopy Tour, where visitors have included the highest Tarzan’s Swing available in the Costa Rica. The tour finishes inside the Park after running the last cable, which measures 2.135 feet long. After this you are invited to aboard the Arial Tram in order to go back to Los Mangos Restaurant, same point you stared. 

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the hotels
Los Suenos Marriott
Los Suenos Marriott

Recognized by Travel & Leisure magazine readers as one of the "World's Best", the Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is a luxury Costa Rica resort nestled between the warm waters of the Pacific and a 1,100 acre tropical rainforest. A memorable Costa Rica beach resort vacation awaits, gliding from tree to tree on a canopy tour or just sitting back and relaxing along our palm lined free-form pool. Host an unforgettable social event or meeting in our 11,900 sq ft of versatile meeting space and let our professional staff take care of your needs. 

This luxury Los Suenos Marriott Costa Rica hotel also features 6 restaurants and lounges in magnificent settings that heighten the experience. Set alongside the rainforest, La Iguana 18 hole Championship Golf Course offers not only a challenging layout, but a gallery of friendly monkeys & brightly hued macaws. To complete your Costa Rica hotel stay, try your luck at our Stellaris Casino or simply pamper yourself with a Costa Rica organic massage in our ocean side gazebo.

Los Suenos Marriott® Ocean & Golf Resort
800 MTS West from Herradura entrance Playa Herradura, 5024005 Costa Rica 

HOTEL &  CONDOMINIUMS INFORMATION
It is with great pride that Philip and Marilyn Edwardes and Ed Podolak welcome you to the all new CLUB DEL MAR Costa Rica hotel and condominium, one of Costa Rica 's newest and most beautiful upscale boutique-style hotels and condominiums (casitas) on the Central Pacific coast.

The CLUB DEL MAR Costa Rica hotel and condominium is nestled in a quiet cove surrounded by mature gardens at the south end of Jaco Beach.

A tropical rainforest serves as a backdrop, and gentle waves tumble to a safe beach. This beach front property has been protected and nourished by Phillip and Marilyn Edwardes for almost a decade. 

The resort consists of 4 single bedroom condominiums (casitas), 18 two bedroom condominiums (casitas), and an 8-room boutique hotel with 2 penthouse suites, restaurant, bar, travel desk and health spa.

Each condominium (casita) has an ocean view and is designed to provide the concept of indoor/outdoor living in harmony with the surroundings. Handicap friendly units are available.

Special care has been given to preserving the mature trees that grace this fantastic paradise.

The focus is water sports. Ninety meters of beach front provides safe swimming, canoeing, body surfing, and boogie boarding.

Located just steps from the surf is a tropical swimming pool with a social area that is surrounded by Costa Rican flora and fauna, a lap area, and a separate kiddies area for children and grandchildren. Towering mature trees give shade, and a gentle ocean breeze ensures a perfect temperature for an afternoon nap.

These cosy condominiums (casitas) provide a strong connection to nature. The two bedroom, two baths, single level units have high ceilings, 1100 square feet of air conditioned living space, 8 foot doors, louvered windows, a spacious family gathering area, and sleeping accomodations for six. All rooms and condominiums (casitas) were furnished by award winning interior decorators.

A team of experienced billingual hospitality professionals manage and operate the resort assuring our guests of a fun filled, worry free vacation.

Your dream begins in Hotel Club Del Mar Costa Rica hotel and condominiums Jaco beach.

Welcome to Apartotel Girasol
Jacó, Costa Rica

Apartotel Girasol offers 16 one bedroom apartments. Each apartment, with tropical design, provides a pleasing,
comfortable and secure environment for your stay in Costa Rica.

At Girasol you find the comforts of a hotel combined with the privacy and coziness of home. The grounds are beautifully
landscaped and extend directly to the beach.

Leisure & Activities

From Apartotel Girasol you can visit biological reserves, national parks, tropical forests, volcanoes and more. Our friendly staff will gladly help you organize whatever adventure you wish to take.
You can go river rafting, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, motorcycling, bicycling, hiking, or, if you prefer, you can sit on the beach or by the pool, relax, feel the breezes and watch the sun set on the majestic Pacific Ocean.

Some of the activities available in Jaco:

* Hang Gliding
* Waterfall Canopy tours
* Snorkeling and Kayaking Tours
* Horseback riding
* Sport Fishing
* Botanical Gardens
* ATV Tours (All Terrain Vehicles)
* Surfing - Surf board and boogie board rentals available
* There are numerous shops and restaurants located in here
* Bikes and Scooters can be rented in Jaco
* Casino & Sports Bars
* Massage, facials, scrubs, mud & body treatments, Aromatherapy are available at local spas
 

Other Activities in the area:
* Carara National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park
* River Kayak , or Ocean Kayak Tours
* Volcano tours to Arenal, Irazu and Poas Volcanoes (one to two day trips)

Apartotel Girasol Jacó: 506-2-643-1591 | International: 011-506-2-643-1591 | Toll Free: 1-800 923-2779
 
 

Manuel Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. This beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest, and the snorkeling is excellent too. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. And the trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views. The park is easy to reach, south of the town of Quepos, and is near a good selection of hotels and restaurants.

Visiting the park, one is treated to an abundant diversity of wildlife. Cathedral Point, with its forest topped cliffs was once an island, but is now connected to the coast by a thin strip of island. This land bridge now forms the spine separating the parks two most popular beaches, Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Manuel Antonio.
The southern facing beach, Playa Manuel Antonio, is a picturesque half mile long, white sand crescent bisecting deep green foliage to one side and a private, secluded cove to the other.

Standing with your feet dug into the sand and watching the wave crash against the rocks on either side of the lagoon, it is easy to believe that you are a thousand miles from anywhere.

Getting there
Travel to the area is easy and can be done in a number of different ways. Regularly scheduled air service is available through Sansa Airlines, the flight takes 20 minutes. It is a three and a half hour or more, drive by car from San José depending on the weather and traffic.

If you are renting a car it is advisable to rent a 4X4 vehible because certain sections of the road can be difficult.

The Manuel Antonio National Park entrance fee is US$10 per person. Children under 12 free. Hours: 7am. to 4pm. Closed on Monday.

Quepos/Manuel Antonio, the little slice of paradise for all interests and pocket-books. 

This wildlife area is considered an excellent living laboratory, where it’s possible to study the structure and function of tropical ecosystems and the relationship among them. The mean annual temperature is 27° C.

LOCATION

The Park is located 90 km from the capital city, following the coastal south road and the center of the banks of River Grande de Tárcoles. The time it takes from San José is approximately two hours and is a part of the Central Pacific Conservation Area.

ACCESS

San José – Orotina, 25 km by the road to Jacó

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

In Carara we distinguish three life zones: the tropical moist forest transition to pre-moist, the tropical very moist forest transition to moist and the very moist pre-montane forest.

Among the most outstanding fauna can be found the peccary, ocelot, white-faced monkeys, and macaws. Some of the animal species cited before are in danger of extinction or have reduced populations. This Park counts with numerous remnants of pre-Columbian indigenous occupations, that to this date are not open to the public.

SERVICES OFFERED

General information, bilingual staff, potable water, restrooms and trails, parking area; lodging for researchers and volunteers (prior request in writing, w/15-days anticipation and depending on vacancies), telephone, local bilingual guides, look-outs.

TRAILS
    * Las Aráceas Natural Trail
      Type of trail: Circular. Duration: 1 hour. Distance: 1200 m. Main Attraction: Variety of plants, trees, primary forest, bird watching.

    * Quebrada Bonita Natural Trail
      Type of trail: Circular. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Distance: 1500 meters. Main Attraction: Variety of trees, bird watching; has small look-outs and resting area.

    * Meandric Lagoon Natural Trail
      Type of trail: Linear. Duration: Two to four hours. Distance: 4350 meters. Main Attraction: Bird watching.

    * Meeting of Ecosystems Trail
      Type of trail: linear and circular. Main Attraction: Bird watching, flora; facilities for persons with some disability, with interpretation about the forest and its surroundings.

REGULATIONS

    * In spite of its biological diversity, many animals living in Carara National Park are hard to observe because of their migratory or reproductive habits, because they are nocturnal or because the forest is too dense to see them clearly. Move quietly and sharpen your observation skills in order to have better appreciation of the richness of this area).
    * All protected wildlife areas have rules that regulate the protection of resources and the activities of visitors. This reserve operates under these rules for public use and all visitors must respect them.
    * If you need help or have questions, please ask the rangers or volunteers, they will be ready and willing to help you.
    * All living things, plants and animals, alike, share this planet with you. Please respect them.
    * Enjoy the forest’s peace and natural sounds. Do not play radios or make loud noises that might disturb the tranquility within it.
    * Please keep yourself on the trails. The signs are for the benefit of all. Do not deface or destroy them.
    * This area is a natural preserve. We invite you to observe, enjoy and take as many pictures as you like. Please do not remove plants, animals, stones or other materials as souvenirs.
    * Please collect your garbage and take it with you.
    * Do not feed the wildlife. They can suffer serious health problems if they eat people’s food.
 
 

Calypso Catamaran Cruise offers two tour destinations daily: either the private reserve of Punta Coral, nestled in some of the world's last remaining Tropical Dry Forest and home for many species of wildlife including yellow napped parrots, and howler monkeys; or Costa Rica's famous palm studded, white sand beach Isla Tortuga (Tortuga Island). Once at your destination, enjoy the activities that include: sunbathing, volleyball, kayaks, bird watching or relax in a hammock. A wonderful gourmet meal is elegantly served accompanied with chilled white wine and live music.
 
 

The aroma, the music, the atmosphere and most of all the incredible food are available here at Los Amigos. Located in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Los Amigos has brought everything but the sunshine to Jaco Beach and is a thriving part of the local community. Authentic ingredients and our Master Chef ensure that every mouth-watering dish is a true delight to be savored.

LOS AMIGO'S BAR AND GRILL opened in mid 2004 and has been busy ever since. The customers make the atmosphere and the menu is what keeps them coming back for more. From Wraps, to smoothies, to our sea food dishes and mouth watering Steaks– our menu takes your taste buds on a voyage of discovery. We are open for breakfast from 7 am, then offer Lunch from 12 noon to 4 PM and Dinner is served from 4pm till Midnight. We have a fully stocked bar for your drinking pleasures. 

Location:  On the main street in the Middle of Jaco on main street, across from Pop’s.

Graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, In New York, and in 1994, along with wife Nellie, opened his own successful restaurant in Del Ray Beach, Florida, Splendid Blendeds Café.

After 11 years in the field, Chef Lemon decided to move on to new
dreams and a quest to achieve higher plateaus of restaurant greatness.

In 2005, he joined the faculty of Le Cordon Bleu Miami, and assumed the role of Chef Instructor for the school’s restaurant, Tropiblieu. Now he has tilted his beret toward Costa Rica's Jaco Beach by opening LEMON ZEST Restaurant and becoming part of our growing restaurant community.

Location: On the main road in Jaco Beach
Dishes: seafood, Mexican, good pizza
Prices: Main courses $4-$16
Phone: 506.2.643.3406
Open: NEW HOURS 12 noon - 10pm Closed Wednesday
Credit Cards: V
E-Mail: wishbonejaco@yahoo.com

We feature great authentic Mexican food at a great price. You wont go away hungry when you eat at Jaco Taco!

Contact us about parties, banquets or any Costa Rica event. Ole!
Jaco Taco Restaurant Location

Located at the north end of Jaco Beach, across the street from the Best Western Jaco.

Welcome to the online home of the Most Famous Bar & Nightclub in Latin America! The internationally famous Beatle Bar!

The Beatle Bar has long been known as the Hottest spot  in Costa Rica as well as all of Latin America!

The Beatle bar is the hottest ticket around, 7 days a week, year round, you will find the Beatle Bar bustling with patrons from all over the world.

On any given night, you can expect to find a melting pot of global clientele. The Beatle Bar offers everyone who passes through our doors, an immediate feeling of comfort. Friendly American management, attentive bartenders, great music, a new kitchen serving delicious food and nightly entertainment are just the beginning.

Purchased from it’s original owners in November of  2006, the Beatle Bar has undergone some spectacular renovations. Beautiful furnishings, an air-conditioned interior, elegant lighting, and a new back bar with plenty of table seating are just a few of the upgrades recently completed. The essence of the Beatle Bar still remains the same, we simply made it cleaner and classier for your enjoyment.

Open 7 Days a week from 6:00pm - 2:30am

A group of investors which includes Roz Stevens, who has been residing in Jaco and San Jose for the last 5 years, are bringing the Monkey Bar back but Funkier than ever. The Funky Monkey should be opening sometime in late September or early October!

We have done a lot of renovations that you must come see for yourself.....its still a little like the old Monkey Bar but very much new and improved! We are also renovating the bar in the back to a very nice VIP ROOM with new TV's, couches, new bar and tons more...again you have to come see it for yourself!

Our music format on the weekends will be a mix of American Dance hip hop and electronic....with a few Latin songs mixed in as well! We are also doing a new food concept of American Barbeque....which will great. Most dishes will be available for around $8 including a drink. We will also be doing 2 for 1 cocktails all day Sunday and everyday from 9 pm to 10 pm. So come and watch sports and get great deals on drinks every Sunday day and night!! Look for our new website coming soon that will feature all of daily specials. 
 
 

Le Loft is located right in the middle of the action in the Jaco area.  Its on the 2nd floor of the big red building across from Pop's Ice Cream and Los Amigos.  Le Loft is the newest most hip hang out place in Jaco Beach.  The stylish decoration, lights, furnishing and music give a lounge style and atmosphere to the place.

LE LOFT - Enter a tunnel of shimmering black iridescence introducing you to The Shrine of the Giant Golden Buddha - protected by an army of ancient stone soldiers

LE LOFT - Feel your pulse begin to race as you step into the main Salon – Is it the inside of a magical genie’s lamp? Or is it a lavish Sultan's chamber - adorned with ancient treasures and deep-seated VIP couches, hugging you in soft comfort and opulence…

LE LOFT - A ceiling that glows down upon you with waves of shape and color

LE LOFT - A beautiful crescent shaped bar glowing with hues of the rainbow. Cozy up, order your poison, then chill with the DJ – they are right there for you…

LE LOFT - The sexy open-air terraza spills over the streets of Jaco... The vibe from outside fuses together with the glow from inside - to become one, in the night...

Contact Info
Email: 
Website:  http://www.leloftcr.com
Office:  VIP TABLE HOTLINE: 2643-5846
Location:  LOOK UP! 2ND FLOOR TERRAZA IN THE BIG RED BUILDING ACROSS FROM LOS AMIGOS AND POPS ICE CREAM, JACO BEACH, COSTA RICA Jacó, Costa Rica

the rental homes
Jaco Dream Vacations
Jaco Dream Vacations

About Costa Rica,

Costa Rica's fantastic weather is just one of the factors that makes it such a stellar place to visit. Located between 8° and 11° north of the equator, it has a mild tropical climate defined by two seasons: wet (summer, verano) and dry (winter, invierno).

Year-round warm temperatures and at least some sun during the rainy season make Costa Rica pleasant to visit any time. From the cool temperatures found in the higher elevations of the Central Valley and Monteverde regions to the hotter climates along the coasts, there is something for everyone.

The wet season generally runs from May until October with April and November being months of transition. During the rainy season, mornings are usually sunny, with afternoon storms moving in later in the day. There is an average of 4 hours or more of sun per day during the rainy season.

Adventure seekers will be thrilled and beach bums will be tanned, relaxed and rejuvenated. Our beaches, rainforests, rivers, coral reefs and volcanoes provide a wide array of activities including  bird & wildlife watching, surfing, whitewater rafting and snorkeling.

Canopy Tours via zip lines, aerial trams or suspension bridges offer a unique perspective of the forest and breathtaking views.  Immerse yourself in local culture at one of the country’s many  festivals and carnivals for a true Costa Rican experience. 

At Jaco Dream Vacations we offer adventure trips, ranging from rustic to luxurious. Nature guiding is a profession here and excellent guides are available in all regions to help you get the most out of your outdoor experience.

With so many activities available in Costa Rica, there is no reason to be bored here, unless you want to be.

Your Home Away From Home

From all-inclusive luxury resorts to backpacker hotels, At Jaco Dream Vacations we have accommodations to suit every taste and budget. Travelers will find friendly staff and modern amenities such as Wi-Fi internet in many hotels throughout the country. Towns such as La Fortuna (near Arenal Volcano) and Jaco have experienced a recent boom in development and are brimming with a variety of new hotels, condos and luxury Villas.