Jacó

Questions

How many rental properties does Casago manage in Jacó?

66 properties, 66 of which can be booked online immediately. The rest are arranged directly with our team, usually the same day.

How large are the properties in Jacó?

From 1 to 8 bedrooms. The largest sleeps 16.

What do rentals in Jacó cost?

Nightly rates start at $55. The exact price for your dates comes from a live quote, and booking direct means no online travel agency fee is added to it.

Does Casago charge a booking fee in Jacó?

No. Booking direct costs $0 in booking fees, which is the difference between this site and an online travel agency.

Can a beginner surf in Jacó?

Yes — local surfers point to Jacó as the best spot in the country to learn, and it is where they send first-timers to get used to the ocean.

Is it safe to swim at Jacó Beach?

The tourism board describes Jacó's bay as having strong currents, so treat it as a surf beach first. Swim near other people, stay inside the breakers, and ask locally about conditions on the day — currents shift with the tide.

How do you get to Jacó from San José airport (SJO)?

Fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) near San José, then drive south to the coast — about an hour and a half in good conditions, and up to two hours or more with traffic. It is one of the easiest Pacific beaches in Costa Rica to reach from the capital.

When is the best time to visit Jacó?

It depends on what you want. The dry season runs December to March, with April a transition month, for the most reliable sun; the green season, May to October, is wetter but has a drier spell in July and August — the veranillo, or 'little summer' — and November transitions back toward dry.

What are Carara National Park's opening hours?

Carara opens at 7 a.m. in the dry season (December to April) and 8 a.m. in the rainy season, closing at 4 p.m. year-round.

What are the best areas to stay in and around Jacó?

It depends on the trip. Central Jacó is the liveliest, most developed town, with an expansive beach. Playa Hermosa, just south, is a serious surf beach with strong, continuous waves. Playa Herradura, about six kilometers away, is better for swimming and is home to the Los Sueños Marina. Punta Leona has two beaches separated by a point, and Esterillos, further south, is a long, quieter beach named for its little estuaries.

What is there to do in Jacó besides surf?

Quite a lot. The Los Sueños Marina at neighboring Playa Herradura is a world-renowned base for high-seas sport fishing, and the area is set up for horseback riding along the beach, mountain biking, scooter rides and go-carting.

Is Jacó a good place to stay with family?

Jacó is best known for its nightlife, but travel guides note it has worked to appeal to everyone, families included — with parks, children's play and activity centers, and plenty of restaurants offering kid-friendly menus.

How far is Manuel Antonio from Jacó?

Manuel Antonio National Park is about 71 kilometers south of Jacó along the coast — roughly a 1 hour 20 minute drive. Much closer, Playa Herradura is only about six kilometers from Jacó.