Overview
Jacó is a town on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, southwest of the capital city, San José. It's known for its surf beaches and nightlife, and as a gateway to national parks. Rocky, gray-sand Jacó Beach is west of town.
Description
Southeast, Hermosa Beach has big waves. To the north, Carara National Park has crocodiles at Tárcoles River and scarlet macaws. A path through the rainforest in Pura Vida park leads to Bijagual Waterfall. Few places in Costa Rica generate such divergent opinions as Jacó. Partying surfers, North American retirees, and international developers laud it for its devil-may-care atmosphere, bustling streets, and booming real-estate opportunities. Observant ecotourists, marginalized Ticos, and loyalists of the 'old Costa Rica' absolutely despise the place for the exact same reasons.
Jaco, Puntarenas
Costa Rica
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/costa-rica/central-pacific-coast/jaco