Guidebook for Jacó
Food Scene
If you´re looking for fresh seafood, this beachfront restaurant has the best lobster in town.
49 locals recommend
El Hicaco Seafood
Calle HicacoIf you´re looking for fresh seafood, this beachfront restaurant has the best lobster in town.
Best gelato in town! Sit down with locals and hear their stories all afternoon in a cozy local spot.
16 locals recommend
Heladeria El Barco
Avenida Pastor DíazBest gelato in town! Sit down with locals and hear their stories all afternoon in a cozy local spot.
Ohana Sushi, Tapas Y Bar
Calle HicacoGreat sushi by the beach!
Shopping
This is a nice place to spend the afternoon or go for dinner, enjoy good food, ice-cream and a little shopping. Great place to hang out.
137 locals recommend
Jaco Walk Shopping Center
This is a nice place to spend the afternoon or go for dinner, enjoy good food, ice-cream and a little shopping. Great place to hang out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best place to hang around in the afternoons after a long beach day of hanging out or surfing. They have a surfing contest every Saturday afternoon, it gets wild and fun!
52 locals recommend
The Backyard Hotel
Best place to hang around in the afternoons after a long beach day of hanging out or surfing. They have a surfing contest every Saturday afternoon, it gets wild and fun!
If you´re up for a little gamble and nightlife, this is a fun "Las Vegas" style place good for food, drinks and play!
47 locals recommend
Croc’s Resort & Casino
Avenida Pastor DíazIf you´re up for a little gamble and nightlife, this is a fun "Las Vegas" style place good for food, drinks and play!
Parks & Nature
Great for spending the day, with swimming and outdoor activities, this is the place to go. You can book a tour or take a shuttle boat from Los Sueños Marina. Ask us about this tour.
103 locals recommend
Isla Tortuga Tour
Great for spending the day, with swimming and outdoor activities, this is the place to go. You can book a tour or take a shuttle boat from Los Sueños Marina. Ask us about this tour.
Have you ever seen a man feed a 5 meter crocodile, live and 10 feet away from you? If you´re one for adrenaline and adventure, don´t miss this!
15 locals recommend
Crocodile Man Tour The Original
Have you ever seen a man feed a 5 meter crocodile, live and 10 feet away from you? If you´re one for adrenaline and adventure, don´t miss this!
Hiking trail with a beautiful stunning waterfall, 2 hour drive from our property. Don´t miss it!
201 locals recommend
Nauyaca Waterfalls
Dominical - San Isidro PZHiking trail with a beautiful stunning waterfall, 2 hour drive from our property. Don´t miss it!
Enjoy this natural sanctuary, where you will be able to see crocodiles, monkeys, birds and many other species. You can also enjoy a trail hike and the spectacular nature around you.
158 locals recommend
Carara National Park
Enjoy this natural sanctuary, where you will be able to see crocodiles, monkeys, birds and many other species. You can also enjoy a trail hike and the spectacular nature around you.
Enjoy hiking, stunning beaches, animal and bird watching in their natural state. In Manuel Antonio you can see monkeys, raccoons and other animals one feet away from you. Watch out for your food! You can also grab lunch and dinner in Manuel Antonio town, you can find great food and shopping in that area.
557 locals recommend
Manuel Antonio National Park
Enjoy hiking, stunning beaches, animal and bird watching in their natural state. In Manuel Antonio you can see monkeys, raccoons and other animals one feet away from you. Watch out for your food! You can also grab lunch and dinner in Manuel Antonio town, you can find great food and shopping in that area.
You can always find the local market, live music, local food or just a nice place to bring kids for biking or hanging out.
6 locals recommend
Parque Central de Jacó
Avenida Pastor DíazYou can always find the local market, live music, local food or just a nice place to bring kids for biking or hanging out.
Essentials
The best pharmacy in the area. They speak english and the owner is always around for a great service.
10 locals recommend
Farmacia Sophia
The best pharmacy in the area. They speak english and the owner is always around for a great service.
Best place for grocery shopping. Good food & great wine and beer selection.
59 locals recommend
Auto Mercado Plaza Herradura
Best place for grocery shopping. Good food & great wine and beer selection.
Entertainment & Activities
CCM Cinemas
Sunday night movie theatre is always a great idea!
If you want something different, there´s always a play to watch in this cozy, small town, local theatre.
30 locals recommend
Jaco Theatre
Avenida Pastor DíazIf you want something different, there´s always a play to watch in this cozy, small town, local theatre.
Boost your adrenaline with a fun canopy day tour, suitable for everyone in the family. Enjoy Costa Rica from above!
9 locals recommend
Chiclets Zipline
Boost your adrenaline with a fun canopy day tour, suitable for everyone in the family. Enjoy Costa Rica from above!
If you´re up for a great ATV tour to get to know the area, this is the place to go. It´s fun and safe.
Jaguariders ATV
Avenida Pastor DíazIf you´re up for a great ATV tour to get to know the area, this is the place to go. It´s fun and safe.
This is where you find the best surfing lessons in town. The owner Ariel Gutiérrez is a family friend and a fun guy to spend the day with, learning how to ride waves.
Hermosa Riders Surf School
This is where you find the best surfing lessons in town. The owner Ariel Gutiérrez is a family friend and a fun guy to spend the day with, learning how to ride waves.
Everything Else
Best place to visit if you love golf, swimming or fishing. Also has good food and recreating space for spending the afternoon. It has the biggest marina in the area, where you can take shuttles to Tortuga Island and Manuel Antonio National Park. Also the best sport fishing spot in the area.
53 locals recommend
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
Best place to visit if you love golf, swimming or fishing. Also has good food and recreating space for spending the afternoon. It has the biggest marina in the area, where you can take shuttles to Tortuga Island and Manuel Antonio National Park. Also the best sport fishing spot in the area.
Romantic place ideal for couples. Here you will witness the best sunset in town, and enjoy their incredible Spa, food and drinks.
64 locals recommend
Villa Caletas Hotel
Romantic place ideal for couples. Here you will witness the best sunset in town, and enjoy their incredible Spa, food and drinks.