Jaco Costa Rica, the location of a yearly World Surfing Championship competition, is located on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The competition is held on Playa Hermosa which is nearby. Jaco Beach, which is about 3 km long, is one of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica and it is popular for tourists. http://www.govisitcostarica.com/region/city.asp?cID=308 Jaco is about an hour from the San José airport on the new San José Caldera highway, which opened in 2010. http://www.cb-jaco.com/photo-essay-of-san-jose-caldera-highway-to-jaco/

Jaco is a relaxed town that provides a range of activities for tourists. Besides surfing, you can go kayaking, take jungle canopy tours where there are waterfalls, go big game sport fishing, do zip-lining, horse tours, and other activities. Jaco is located north and within an hour of Manuel Antonio Park where you can have a white water rafting experience or you can watch crocodiles. There are several hot night-spots and an abundant selection of restaurants to sample both typical Costa Rican and international foods. Popular night spots include Nacho Daddy's, Beatle Bar and Discotheque La Central. http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/Costa_Rica/Provincia_de_Puntarenas/Jaco-1649814/Nightlife-Jaco-BR-1.html

This web site features a video that shows some of the great waves that you can experience on the beaches at Jaco and there are Google links, news and blogs for more information about this popular beach resort. You will find Related Mahalo Links on the right side of the page, including Costa Rica Hotels, Yoga Costa Rica and Tamarindo Beach Vacation. A Jaco Costa Rica Google Map is also included below.