The Junglelow's Guide to Jaco Beach

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The Junglelow's Guide to Jaco Beach

Neighborhoods

Jaco Beach is a cool beach town that offers great surfing, shopping, dining and activities. Take a surf lesson, hike up Miro Mountain where you can see monkeys, ride a zipline and more.
168 locals recommend
Jaco
168 locals recommend
Jaco Beach is a cool beach town that offers great surfing, shopping, dining and activities. Take a surf lesson, hike up Miro Mountain where you can see monkeys, ride a zipline and more.
Los Suenos is located 5 miles north of Jaco. There is an 18 hole golf course, yacht marina and the village has great restaurants and shopping. https://lossuenos.com/marina-village/
42 locals recommend
Los Sueños Resort and Marina
42 locals recommend
Los Suenos is located 5 miles north of Jaco. There is an 18 hole golf course, yacht marina and the village has great restaurants and shopping. https://lossuenos.com/marina-village/

Food scene

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is a great spot on the Jaco Beach next to the river mouth. They have good food, cold beers and great cocktails. Great place to enjoy sunset.
25 locals recommend
El Point Jaco Beach
Calle Morales
25 locals recommend
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is a great spot on the Jaco Beach next to the river mouth. They have good food, cold beers and great cocktails. Great place to enjoy sunset.
This is one of the best restaurants in town. They have an eclectic menu and Blackboard specials every night. Our favorites are the Tuna Tartar and the Coffee & Cacao Beef Tenderloin is amazing! Great wine list. Indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations recommended. http://www.grafittirestro.com/
85 locals recommend
Graffiti Restro Cafe & Wine Bar
85 locals recommend
This is one of the best restaurants in town. They have an eclectic menu and Blackboard specials every night. Our favorites are the Tuna Tartar and the Coffee & Cacao Beef Tenderloin is amazing! Great wine list. Indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations recommended. http://www.grafittirestro.com/
This is one of our favorite lunch and sunset spots on the beach. We love the traditional Costa Rican fish casado plate either grilled or fried. They offer pizza, seafood and other Costa Rican dishes.
7 locals recommend
Rancho Bar Tangerí
7 locals recommend
This is one of our favorite lunch and sunset spots on the beach. We love the traditional Costa Rican fish casado plate either grilled or fried. They offer pizza, seafood and other Costa Rican dishes.
This is real Italian deal! Amancio and Mikala are from Rome and their food is off the charts. Try their wood over pizza, calzones, calamari, chicken parm and veal dishes. Save room for their homemade Tiramisu!
50 locals recommend
Amancio's Pizza
50 locals recommend
This is real Italian deal! Amancio and Mikala are from Rome and their food is off the charts. Try their wood over pizza, calzones, calamari, chicken parm and veal dishes. Save room for their homemade Tiramisu!
This is Jaco's most popular sushi place located in Jaco Walk. Enjoy 1/2 price rolls on Wednesdays and Fridays. https://www.tsunamisushi.com/
75 locals recommend
Tsunami Sushi
75 locals recommend
This is Jaco's most popular sushi place located in Jaco Walk. Enjoy 1/2 price rolls on Wednesdays and Fridays. https://www.tsunamisushi.com/
The brothers Brian and Diego have the best fish tacos in town. Located right across the street from Jaco Walk.
6 locals recommend
Los Mahi Tacos De Cholo
6 locals recommend
The brothers Brian and Diego have the best fish tacos in town. Located right across the street from Jaco Walk.
This place is located about 25 minutes south of Jaco in Esterillos. They have curries, pad thai, fresh fish and specials daily. Open for lunch and dinner. https://www.facebook.com/LosAlmendrosRestaurant/
75 locals recommend
Los Almendros
75 locals recommend
This place is located about 25 minutes south of Jaco in Esterillos. They have curries, pad thai, fresh fish and specials daily. Open for lunch and dinner. https://www.facebook.com/LosAlmendrosRestaurant/
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check our the website for menu and live music schedule. Full bar, craft beers and more. https://greenroomjaco.com/
137 locals recommend
Green Room Cafe Bar
137 locals recommend
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check our the website for menu and live music schedule. Full bar, craft beers and more. https://greenroomjaco.com/
If you like a little beer pub, this is the place. Great craft beers and good company.
20 locals recommend
The Beer House
20 locals recommend
If you like a little beer pub, this is the place. Great craft beers and good company.
This is a great brew pub and cocktail lounge located near the beach. Good pub food is available. They offer live music throughout the week. Check out their FB page for details. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=puddlefish%20brewery
42 locals recommend
PuddleFish Brewery
Calle Madrigal
42 locals recommend
This is a great brew pub and cocktail lounge located near the beach. Good pub food is available. They offer live music throughout the week. Check out their FB page for details. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=puddlefish%20brewery
This is our favorite soda in Jaco! Great fried chicken and lots of good side dishes.
29 locals recommend
Soda Garabito.
29 locals recommend
This is our favorite soda in Jaco! Great fried chicken and lots of good side dishes.
This is an amazing restaurant. Great Mediterranean cuisine. Nice atmosphere.
7 locals recommend
Amara Costa Rica Cocina Mediterránea
7 locals recommend
This is an amazing restaurant. Great Mediterranean cuisine. Nice atmosphere.

Spa Services

This is a great spa experience. Full array of spa services. https://www.facebook.com/acquaspa.playajaco
Acqua salon & Spa.
This is a great spa experience. Full array of spa services. https://www.facebook.com/acquaspa.playajaco
This is a beautiful spa located at the Villas Caletas Hoteln 10 miles north of Jaco. Worth the drive for spa service and use of their beautiful pool and views. Good restaurant too. https://www.serenityspacr.com/
Serenity Spa Costa Rica
This is a beautiful spa located at the Villas Caletas Hoteln 10 miles north of Jaco. Worth the drive for spa service and use of their beautiful pool and views. Good restaurant too. https://www.serenityspacr.com/

Shopping

Ticopod is an amazing art and gift store located in the heart of Jaco. Great jewelry, paintings, and eclectic items from the around Costa Rica. Check this place out. https://www.facebook.com/TicoPod
27 locals recommend
Tico Pod Art House & Gifts
Avenida Pastor Díaz
27 locals recommend
Ticopod is an amazing art and gift store located in the heart of Jaco. Great jewelry, paintings, and eclectic items from the around Costa Rica. Check this place out. https://www.facebook.com/TicoPod
The real name of this shop is Fruity Monkey Poop. Great gifts and coffee to take home to your friends and family. https://www.facebook.com/FruityMonkeyPoopCR
6 locals recommend
The Costa Rica Coffee Experience
Avenida Pastor Díaz
6 locals recommend
The real name of this shop is Fruity Monkey Poop. Great gifts and coffee to take home to your friends and family. https://www.facebook.com/FruityMonkeyPoopCR
Auto Mercado is located in Herradura, which is 5 miles north of our property in Quebrada Seca. This is a high end grocery store with good meats/fish, produce, fresh bakery, wine & spirits and lots of American food items.
59 locals recommend
Auto Mercado Plaza Herradura
59 locals recommend
Auto Mercado is located in Herradura, which is 5 miles north of our property in Quebrada Seca. This is a high end grocery store with good meats/fish, produce, fresh bakery, wine & spirits and lots of American food items.
This is the largest grocery store located in the heart of Jaco Beach. They are part of the Walmart chain. Offering fresh meats, produce, bakery, wine & spirits and more.
129 locals recommend
Mas X Menos
Avenida Pastor Díaz
129 locals recommend
This is the largest grocery store located in the heart of Jaco Beach. They are part of the Walmart chain. Offering fresh meats, produce, bakery, wine & spirits and more.

Golf

Beautiful 18 hole golf course located at the Los Suenos Mzrriott in Herradura
18 locals recommend
La Iguana Golf Course
Calle
18 locals recommend
Beautiful 18 hole golf course located at the Los Suenos Mzrriott in Herradura

Paddleboards & Kayaks

Supherr is located 5 miles north in Herradura. Enjoy paddleboarding on Herradura bay. https://www.supherr.com/es/tours-sup-kayak-costarica
Supherr Stand Up Paddle And Kayak rental
Supherr is located 5 miles north in Herradura. Enjoy paddleboarding on Herradura bay. https://www.supherr.com/es/tours-sup-kayak-costarica
Kayak Jaco offers paddleboarding and kayak adventures in Playa Aguas . http://kayakjaco.com/
11 locals recommend
Kayak Jaco
11 locals recommend
Kayak Jaco offers paddleboarding and kayak adventures in Playa Aguas . http://kayakjaco.com/

Airport Transportation

Hugo Transfers CR is the best way to get from San Jose Airport to Jaco. Dependable service, nice vans, and good drivers. https://www.hugotransfercr.com/jaco-beach/transportation/
Hugo Transfers Costa Rica
Hugo Transfers CR is the best way to get from San Jose Airport to Jaco. Dependable service, nice vans, and good drivers. https://www.hugotransfercr.com/jaco-beach/transportation/