Jaco Beach Costa Rica Aerial View

From the airport, Jaco is the closest surf town - a drive of less than two hours through the mountains.

Jaco offers many attractions aside from the beach including good restaurants, casinos, discos, and stores. Some visitors criticize Jaco for its over-development and at times complain that it is dirty. Despite this criticism, Jaco is a wonderful beach town. It is also a great location to set-up base as most tourist spots are close by or within a few hours drive.