The area around Jaco Beach is attracting a huge amount of real estate buyers. All photo's by Scott Oliver.
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According to the Costa Rican Tourism website: "... it's estimated that for the end of 2005 the country will have experienced the stay of 1,671,000 visitors."
The majority of those visitors fly into Costa Rica's capital city, San José and, the closest major beach town to the capital city is... Jaco beach.
Jaco Beach - In the middle of the map under Herradura
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Jaco beach is on the Central Pacific coast, only 73 picturesque miles west of San José and this area has changed dramatically in the last few years and, continues to develop.
Should you wish to swim in the Tarcoles river on the way to Jaco beach (NOT recommended) these local residents will be the first to welcome you.
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An increasing number of tourists from all over the world to come to Costa Rica and during an excellent, succulent steak dinner a few weeks ago in Jaco beach at the Aberdeen Angus Argentinian Steak House (643-3153), we could hear the voices of the French, Dutch, German, Italian, American, Canadian, Japanese and Tico tourists... At certain times of the year, Jaco beach is a lively party town for the Ticos who flock here from San José however, there are more upscale attractions (and some downscale attractions, if you know what I mean..,) and more North Americans and Europeans are partying the night away here too... To watch the Costa Rica Jaco Beach video, please click on the small black triangular Play button.
The little town of Jaco beach really only has one main street which is filled with small hotels of various prices, steak, seafood, pizza and 'comida tipica' restaurants as well as numerous surf shops and souvenir stores. Most people get around on bicycles or on foot. At this time, I am pleased to report that there are no major fast food restaurants in Jaco beach so I guess that means that it's still not busy enough for them yet and, as you can see from the photographs, vast stretches of lush, green farmland surrounding Jaco remain so there's no way that you can say that there's no room left for further development. One of the main attractions for Jaco has always been the surfing and you can see dozens of surf shops along the main street offering their colorful new boards for sale. One beach further south, Playa Hermosa, is a more hard core surfers beach.
Jaco beach was always an attraction for surfers now more 'retired' surfers are buying real esatte here.
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Costa Rica's Jaco Beach: The Jaco beach sand is not white, it is dark-gray but it's soft to touch and marvelous to walk on at sunrise, sunset or, any time of the day. Anywhere there is water, there are potential dangers so treat this magnificent Pacific ocean with a great deal of respect when you are swimming or surfing and you'll be fine.
Unlike a few of the other beach towns like Tamarindo which has both water or sewer management problems, Jaco does not. Although development is increasing rapidly, the infrastructure seems to be keeping pace with the new projects.
New mall under construction at Jaco beach
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What To Do in or Near Jaco Beach:
- Surfing
- Zip line canopy tours
- Aerial tram
- Cycling
- Hang gliding
- Hot air ballons
- Horseback riding
- Long walks on the beach
- Restaurants (about 60), bars and a few 'nightclubs'
- Waterfall trips
- Trips to National Parks - Carara National Park is nearby and home to a LOT of scarlet macaws
- Bird watching
- Sportsfishing for marlin
- Catamaran tours or kayak tours
So whether it's fun in the sun during the day that you want or, a Costa Rica beach location that does indeed offer you quite a choice in nightlife then you may wish to consider Jaco Beach.
A Crested Caracara bird of prey next door to the Best Western hotel defends his catch from a vulture - This is Jaco beach!
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Written by Scott Oliver, author of How To Buy Costa Rica Real Estate Without Losing Your Camisa and Costa Rica's Guide To Making Money Offshore. Although Scott Oliver does not personally sell real estate, he would be happy to Help-U-Search for your perfect property in Costa Rica.
If you would like to arrange to see Jaco real estate for sale, you might to read about our Recommended Costa Rica Realtor in Jaco here and if you wish could contact Lisle Head by using the form below:
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