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Review:
Playa Jaco is a 2.5 mile strip of pristine powder fine sand located on the Costa Rican central Pacific coast, surrounded by high cliffs densely covered with a lush tropical jungle full of wildlife. Wide expanses of the beach are perfect for hiking, biking, ATV riding, swimming and surfing. The beach is great for those who would like to learn to surf - the waves are ideal for beginners - strong and consistent but not overly powerful.
Even for the most experienced surfers, the surfing at Jaco beach is best during rising tides, with the northwest and southwest swells. The undertow is strong, especially when the swells are large. Jaco Beach is the closest beach to Costa Rica's capital, San Jose, so you can expect crowds on weekends.
Jaco Beach, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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