Adventure Sports, Beach, Biking, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Riding, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Night Club, Rafting, Restaurant, Shopping, Water Sports and Rental, Zoo/Wildlife Park
The town of Jacó Beach is the closest readily accessible beach to San José. Playa Jacó is considered the liveliest and most developed beach town on the Pacific coast. The number one attraction is the surf and surfers love the consistent beach break here and in neighboring Playa Hermosa. The active village is full of life at all hours of the day and night. There are souvenir shops, local clothing and artisan shops, ice-cream stands, close to 100 restaurants and bars, four casinos and several discotheques where you can dance until the wee hours of the night.
Costa Rican forests are teeming with exotic wildlife; over 200 mammal species—including monkeys, three-toed sloths, kinkajous, and armadillos—and over 850 species of birds—including parrots, toucans, tangers, cotingas and the beautiful scarlet macaw—can be seen. Close proximity to National Parks and other attractions make Jaco the perfect place to stay for several days and take day trips to other locations.