Jacó is the mecca for surfing in Costa Rica for so many reasons. For tourists, the town is only a 2 hour drive from San Jose, making it fast and easy to hit the water. Even with it’s long beach and reef breaks located on the edge of a community boasting a wide range of tourist attractions, surf shops, ding repair facilities, hotels, cabinas, campgrounds and restaurants for all budgets, Jaco is a strategic point for surfers to launch out for other closeby exciting, challenging and consistent surf spots.
For that reason, most of the country’s professional, champion and aspiring notable surfers have made their homes here. In addition, the town boasts a dynamic party atmosphere to compliment its reputation as one of Costa Rica’s most– visited surf towns.