Things to Do in Jaco
Tours, adventures and dining near Casa Macaw
A Taste for Adventure
Your personal Kings of Jaco concierge will arrange the perfect adventure day for your group: waterfalls, ziplining above the jungle, or wildlife in one of Costa Rica’s famous parks. Tour operators pick you up at Casa Macaw, and booking early is recommended.
White-Water Rafting
Head into the backcountry for one of Costa Rica’s great rafting trips: a professionally guided run on class 3 or 4 rapids, depending on the season. Prices vary by river section, time of year and group size.
Catamaran to Tortuga Island
Relax with a piña colada on the beach, zoom around the bay on a banana boat or spend the day snorkeling. Tortuga Island also has wave runners, SUPs and sea kayaks, plus lunch, drinks, beach chairs and umbrellas.
Crocodile River Tour
See some of the world’s largest crocodiles on the famous Tarcoles River, along with tropical birds, reptiles and lizards.
Monkey Mangrove Tour
Ride into the mangrove forest near Damas Island with a bilingual guide, spot the wildlife along the river’s edge and get up close to Costa Rica’s white-faced capuchin monkeys.
World-Class Sport Fishing
Los Sueños Marina is a short 10-minute drive from Jaco. We have boats for groups of all sizes, half-day or full-day, with all the tackle and gear to bring home dinner.
ATV Riding
Ride through the hills and over rivers to mountain views of the Pacific. Hike down to a private beach or visit beach caves at low tide, then finish at a beachfront restaurant.
Horseback Riding
A favorite with locals and visitors: ride up Miro Mountain to the El Mirador lookout for one of Jaco’s famous sunsets, and watch for monkeys, toucans and blue morpho butterflies.
Shopping
Stroll Jaco’s main street for gift shops, clothing stores, souvenir stands and surf shops. You’ll also find grocery stores, ATMs, pharmacies, doctors’ offices and dental clinics.
Bars & Live Music
Jaco has a lively nightlife, with sports bars showing the big games, live music and DJs, fire spinners and casinos.
Jaco Beach Restaurants
Whether you crave seafood, Thai, Italian, Argentinean or local Costa Rican food, Jaco has something for every taste. Our concierge team can make dinner reservations at the best restaurants in Jaco and nearby. A few favorites:
- Graffiti Restro Wine Bar – bistro-style café and wine bar with a daily blackboard menu
- Amancio’s – authentic Italian pasta and pizza
- Green Room – artisan food and drinks with live music
- Lemon Zest – fine dining by Chef Richard Lemon
- El Point – beachfront seafood with sunset views and a daily happy hour
- Ohana Sushi – fresh sushi in a fun setting
- Jerah Thai – authentic Thai in a relaxed “treehouse”
- Hartley Ranch Steakhouse – for the meat lovers
- Clarita’s – traditional Costa Rican food, garden and live music
- Vida Hermosa – beachfront local dishes
Adventure Gallery
Ready for Your Jaco Getaway?
Check the calendar or send us your dates and our concierge team will take care of the rest.