A little farther down the coast, you will find the Manuel Antonio National Park which has several little great beaches, such as Punta Leona, Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Manuel Antonio.
In addition to fantastic surf conditions, Jaco offers endless opportunities for water sports and other outdoor activities, as well as a bustling nightlife. The main street is where you will find most of the bars and restaurants.
Avg. °C | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
High | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Low | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Rain (mm) | 10 | 0 | 20 | 40 | 220 | 240 | 210 | 240 | 300 | 290 | 140 | 40 |
Golfers can enjoy some of the best golf courses in Central America. Nearby you will find the Suenos Marriott includes an 18 hole golf course.
Besides offering every aquatic sports imaginable, Jaco Beach's surfing is one of the best surfing destinations in Costa Rica. It is centrally located to easily access a variety of surf breaks up and down the coast for all levels of surfers.
Gamblers will enjoy one of the many casinos found here: Jazz Casino, Cocal Casino, Jaco Fiesta Casino, Marriots Casino.
Languages: Spanish, some English.
Currency: The Colon. US dollars are widely accepted. ATM's are not easy to find and the Cirrus system is not compatible everywhere.
Climate: The temperature ranges between 18°C and 26°C.
Electricity: 110 V, 60 Hz.
Documents
Canadian citizens require a passport that is valid until 30 days after their scheduled return. For all other nationalities, consult your consulate or Costa Rican Tourist Board for details.
Note: Each travelling passenger is responsible to pay a local departure tax in US dollars. This fee is payable in cash at the airport in destination prior to boarding your flight. The departure tax is $27.40 US per person (subject to change). Note only US Cash or equivalent Costa Rican Colon are accepted.
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