Jaco is a charming coastal town on the Pacific coast with a beautiful beach that is known for its wealth of water activities and buzzing nightlife. Hit the beach to enjoy an array of water-based activities, ranging from swimming, surfing, and deep-sea fishing to boating, sailing, kayaking, and rafting, or stay on land for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV tours, waterfall rappelling, and canopy zip-lining. Attractions slightly out of town include the Carara National Park set on the Tárcoles River and the Pura Vida Park, which features lush rainforests and the impressive Bijagual Waterfall.

Jaco, Costa Rica

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