Tours

Compared to many other towns in the country, Jaco is well developed. Furthermore, the city is not very big and can quickly be explored on foot. Jaco’s main hotspots are its beach and the tourist strip. Beyond the beautiful beach, Jaco is surrounded by mountains and rainforest, hosting many tours and activities such as; ATV tours, zip-lining, waterfall tours, rafting & more! Here are just a few of Jaco’s popular tours & activities worth checking out next time you visit.

Enjoy an experience of a lifetime in the tropical rainforest of Jaco Costa Rica on your choice of ATV, dirt bike, or Side by Side. Jump off waterfalls, learn about the culture, and witness wildlife and nature where it thrives the most!

Horseback riding is a slower pace tour; enjoy a peaceful ride throughout the tropical rainforest, crossing rivers and reaching small waterfalls. You’ll feel one with nature and enjoy the scenery as you go peacefully by, or pick up the pace with a cantar! 

Zip from treetop to treetop on multi-line canopies hidden in the tropical rainforest! Chiclets Zipline is probably the most popular tour in Jaco, and it’s perfect for the whole family. This is an adventure you’ll never forget.

Travel out 30 miles and feel the rush of reeling in one of the big ones: Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, & more! Jaco is home to great fishing tours from inshore to offshore. There are multiple styles and sizes of boats to choose from, depending on your group size. Your guide will let you know what fish you can keep and cook at home and which ones are to be released back into the ocean.

There’s nothing more exhilarating than seeing clean, fresh water rushing out over cliff tops and tumbling into rivers below. You’ll have a blast on the waterfall tours of Jaco, as you can dive into the refreshing water and jump from cliff to cliff if you’re brave!

Enjoy the beautiful islands and waters surrounding Jaco with a boat day trip. From sailboats and catamarans to party yachts, there is a boat tour for everyone! Tortuga Island is a favorite–spend the day at this beautiful white-sand paradise after an hour-long trip by catamaran. Food, beverages, snorkeling, tubing, and nature hike are all included!

There’s nothing more relaxing than sinking into the warm waters of a natural hot spring. There are many hot spring tours that leave from Jaco–if you’re up for a long day, you’ll get to travel across the countryside, see some beautiful landscapes, relax in the hot springs, and then head back home, all in the same day!

Costa Rica’s landscape is dominated by volcanoes–120 to be exact! Many are protected by national parks and accessible to tourists. There are plenty of volcano tours that are easily accessible from Jaco. Many are now dormant, but still beautiful sites to behold. 

Cacao trees grow aplenty in Costa Rica, and so some of the world’s best chocolate is produced here. Check out the chocolate-making process, from bean to bar, during one of Jaco’s deliciously fun chocolate tours!

Get up close and personal to these river giants! The Rio Tarcoles is well known for its massive crocodiles. On a crocodile tour, you’ll get to travel upstream and learn about their habitats, history, and how they live amongst all the other animals surrounding the river.

Check out the variety of life below the water during a snorkeling tour! This is a great option for the family. Your guide will make sure you see plenty of tropical fish, beautiful sea shells, and more. And, once you’re done, you can enjoy the rest of the day on the beach!

For the adventurous ones, white water rafting is a must in Costa Rica. There are class 3 and 4 rapid rivers all over the country, a promising and exhilarating time for even the most experienced rafters. If you’re a white water rafting enthusiast, consider doing a 2 or 3-day white water trip!

Jaco is surrounded by wildlife and you can get up close and personal during wildlife encounter tours. From monkey tours to crocodile excursions, there are plenty of amazing animals to see. The wildlife guides in Jaco are serious about animal safety and protection, so you’re guaranteed to have an amazing time without impacting the environment.

Jump on these wave runners and travel up the coast of the surrounding area of Jaco, visiting different beaches and enjoying the splashing water refreshing you from the warm sun! An absolute blast for you and the family. Take a jet ski tour or rent your own for the day.