Prior to 2010, getting to Jaco Beach was a bit of a challenge having to take a narrow winding mountain road from high in the Central Valley down to the Central Pacific lowlands. Since then a massive infrastructure investment opened up access on a number of major routes including the new Caldera highway which has opened access to Jaco from San Jose in a little over one hour. This has allowed Jaco Beach to remain the number 1 “booming beach town” and spur additional growth as a world class vacation destination.

If you don’t want to drive yourself there are plenty of Taxi drivers waiting at the San Jose airport. The trip will run you between $90 and $120 USD or so, but if you use one of the red cabs you will pay more as they run a meter. You also have the option of taking a shuttle bus service between the Juan Santamaría International Airport and Jaco Beach.

Driving from the San Jose airport is comfortable and scenic as you wind you way down the western slope of the Talamanca mountain ridge. About 25 minutes before Jaco Beach you will cross the famous Tarcoles Crocodiles Bridge. You should stop and take some photos of some these monster crocs, and maybe cruise the gift shops as well, or sit down for great Costa Rican coffee. Once you arrive in Jaco Beach and get settled in for your vacation you may want to consider returning and taking the Costa Rica Crocodile Tour which is great way to not only see these prehistoric monsters up close but a plethora of other Costa Rican wild life as well.

Finding accommodations and Jaco Beach Vacation Rentals is relatively easy as there is a large selection to suite all budgets. There are a number of excellent Jaco Beach hotels, cabinas, condos, homes and resorts to choose from. Rental options range everywhere from high end luxury Jaco Beach condos to budget Cabinas and everything in between.

Arriving in Jaco Beach, you will be captivated by this bustling beach town by day as well as its sizzling nightlife. Jaco Beach has a unique flavor all its own with its blend of tourists, expats, surfers, backpackers, international businessmen and fiesteros (partiers). Jaco has an interesting blend of rancho or tikki style beach bars and local cantinas (bars) found next multi-million dollar oceanfront resorts; street vendors selling BBQ kabobs beside five star restaurants – it is all at your fingertips in Jaco Beach.

If you like to shop Jaco Beach offers a variety shops with local crafted goods, as well American products. Jaco Beach has a fusion of Tico and “Americanized” elements providing a unique flavor t this buzzing little beach town famous for.

Time in Jaco Beach is its own animal, it’s easy to spend your days on the beach, but there are a huge number amazing adventure excursions to explore. For biodiversity you can visit Manuel Antonio National Park, Carara biological reserve, Tortuga Island or the Isla Damas sanctuary. Or how about, rain forest canopy tours, crocodile and whale watching trips, sport fishing, hiking, kayaking, golf and horseback riding – no matter what you taste is for adventure Jaco Beach has it.

Surfing in Jaco Beach is big draw and right next door is Hermosa Beach which hosts numerous international surfing championships every year attracting professional surfers from around the world. There are a number of first class surf instructors/schools in Jaco Beach so take a lesson and catch a wave.

There is no doubt that if you are planning to trip to Costa Rica one of the best option for an incredible trip to Jaco Beach!