Welcome to Your 2025 Guide to Costa Rica’s Most IncredibleJaco Vacations
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Why Jaco Beach?
Discover what makes Jaco, Costa Rica’s #1 vacation destination
Vacation Packages
Explore all-inclusive Jaco vacations for every type of group
Where To stay?
Find here your private villa, beachfront house or party hotel
Fun Things To Do
Check the best adventure tours, excursions and fishing trips
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VIP Travel Services
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Why Choose Jaco for Your Costa Rica Vacation?
Jaco is where Costa Rica’s vibrant beach life, lush jungle, and adventure-packed energy all meet in one unforgettable destination. Just 90 minutes from San José International Airport, this lively beach town offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adrenaline, ideal for families, couples and bachelor groups alike.
Whether you’re looking to unwind in a private oceanview villa, chase waves, zipline and ride an ATV through the rainforest, enjoy the nightlife and world-class fishing trips, Jaco vacations offer something for everyone, making it an unbeatable base for exploring the best of Costa Rica.
With world-class vacation rentals, exciting tours, fresh seafood restaurants, and concierge-level VIP services, it’s no surprise Jaco is Costa Rica’s #1 vacation spot.
Costa Rica Vacations for all types of groups!
What Kind of Jaco Vacation Are You Looking For?
Family Vacations
Full-service Jaco family vacation planning and on-site hosting from start to finish, ensuring your family enjoys the best Jaco tours and experiences. Relax and enjoy, we'll take care of the rest.
Wedding Vacations
We'll help you plan the best Destination Wedding and assist you with all of the details. On-site wedding concierges, VIP Travel Services, and hands-on support team to make everything go smoothly.
Group of friends
College Friends, Class Reunions, Fraternity/Sorority vacations, Spring Breakers. We make it easy to plan and host the perfect Jaco vacation for your group of friends!
Incentive Travels
The perfect reward for your company's top performers. Give your goal setters and trend setters a dream Jaco Costa Rica Trip and show them hard work pays off and is appreciated!
Birthday Celebration Trips
Experience a Memorable Birthday Celebration in Costa Rica! Jaco Beach offers an incredible backdrop to create lasting memories and enter a new year of life with enthusiasm and joy.
Corporate Retreats
From A-Z you'll have everything you need for the most successful, productive and enjoyable business/corporate retreat vacation for your team! You ask for it, we'll make it work!
wellness retreat & events
Stay well and stress free. Yoga, Spiritual, Holistic, or Recovery. We have the best jaco accommodations and assistance to make your retreat go Well. Unwind, reconnect and recharge in paradise!
Fishing Vacations
We'll Hook you up with the areas top performing Captains and Crew for a Costa Rica Fishing Experience of a lifetime here in the Fishing Capital of Central America!
Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
Here in Jaco you can host the best Costa Rica Bachelor / Bachelorette party vacations with all of the details and the best party-friendly houses in Jaco Beach!
Plan Your Jaco Vacation the Easy & Risk-Free Way
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. With Jaco VIP Vacations you can plan a vacation that’s nothing short of unforgettable. It's like having local friends and family waiting for you to arrive and taking care of everything for you while you're in Costa Rica.
What Will You Need for Your All-Inclusive Vacation in Jaco Beach?
Everything you need from A-Z for the most hassle-free Jaco vacations!
Vacation Rental Homes
Choose from the area's premiere vacation home rentals. Clean, safe, professionally maintained and close to Everything Fun in Jaco!
Concierge service
Your own Day and Night Concierge to make sure you have everything you need so your vacation goes smoothly. It's what Jaco VIP Concierges do best.
Transportation
Private Airport Shuttle and Daily Driver service. We'll get you where you want to be when you want to be there with our VIP fleet of new model vans and buses!
VIP Services
Feel like the VIP that you are! Choose from the perfect selection of services and upgrades to make your Jaco Vacation amazing!
Tours & Fun Activities
The area's most enjoyable tours, excursions & activities for everyone. There's so much to see and do here.
Fishing Charters & Party Boats
Spend great days on the water Fishing and Partying with family and friends!
Vacation planning & support
From A to Z your Jaco Vacation Packages will be planned to perfection, all your Group have to do is to arrive, relax and enjoy!
Skip The Guessing & Enjoy The Vacationing
Planning your first Costa Rica vacation to Jaco Beach doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming. Jaco VIP Vacations is here to make your entire experience simple, smooth, and enjoyable... just the way it should be!
Jaco Vacations FAQs: Everything You Need to Know
You have questions and we’re always here to help. Here are just a few of the Frequently Asked Questions that we receive about traveling to Costa Rica and Vacation Planning, with up to date answers to each.
How touristy is Jaco? What amenities can I expect?
Jaco is by far Costa Rica’s most popular beach town—and the closest to San José, the capital. It blends a lively and active mix of locals and international visitors, offering modern amenities like luxury hotels and private beach villas, world-class vacation rentals and marina at Los Sueños resort, supermarkets, pharmacies, ATMs, small shopping malls and a wide and rich diversity of restaurants, bars and discos. While weekends and holidays draw crowds, weekdays tend to be quieter.
What are the best tours and activities in Jaco?
Top picks include ATVs to waterfalls, zipline adventures, canyoning, white water rafting tours, wildlife boat safaris, sport fishing, horseback riding, catamaran trips to Tortuga Island, and vibrant nightlife. Family-friendly and combo tours are widely available. To avoid overpricing, illegal tours, or bad experiences, always book with reputable travel agencies before you arrive for the best experiences, and itinerary planning. Never book with people on the street to avoid scams or poor-quality tours.
How far is Jaco from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)?
Jaco is about 84 km (52 miles) from SJO, with a drive time of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic.
What is the best time to visit Jaco?
Costa Rica is an amazing destination to visit year round. The peak season months are November – May which is referred to as “Dry Season” as chances of rain are minimal and skies are bright and clear. Green Season (rainy) runs Mid through October.
The rains in May through late August tend to be less and typically come in the late afternoon and evening. September and October tend to be the rainiest months of the year. Foliage is at its greenest and most vibrant at this time.
How long should I stay in Jaco to enjoy the area?
A 3–4 day stay is ideal for enjoying the beach, near adventure activities, and nearby attractions. With more time, you can take more day trips to explore more national parks, Tortuga Island, full-day fishing charters, party boats if you think is too much for the 3-4 day trip or simply enjoy a larger vacation to relax, enjoy the tropical weather and soak up the local culture.
What currency is used in Jaco? Can I use US dollars or credit cards?
Will I need to speak Spanish?
What transportation options are available in Jaco?
Do I need a car to get around Jaco?
A car is not necessary if you plan to stay in town, as most attractions, restaurants, and the beach are within walking distance. Even for day trips to nearby national parks or more remote tours is not necessary renting a car because most legal and serious tours and excursions include round trip transportation from your accommodation.
How close are accommodations to the beach?
Many hotels, condos, and resorts are beachfront or just a short walk from the sand. Options range from luxury houses and boutique hotels to budget hostels, but the best way to enjoy a Jaco vacation is by staying at private vacation rentals.
How is the internet service in Jaco?
Overall it’s quick and reliable. Most well rated Airbnb places and private villas have WiFi internet service as well as most hotels, restaurants, bars, sidewalk cafes and many other locations here. Internet speed won’t be as fast as you are used to back home and varies from location to location. In general it’s usually pretty quick and reliable.
What type of electricity and plugs are used in Jaco, Costa Rica?
Jaco, like the rest of Costa Rica, uses the North American electrical system: 120 volts at 60 Hz, with plug types A (two flat pins) and B (two flat pins plus a round grounding pin). This is the same as in the United States and Canada, so US visitors do not need a voltage converter or plug adapter for standard two-prong devices.
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From the moment you arrive at the airport until it's time to head back home, our talented team of local Hospitality Superstars will be here to guide you through everything!
