At the recent World Travel Market fair in London, representatives from the national tourism boards of Central America and Mexico were anxiously waiting to hear the name of their respective countries called to receive the prestigious World Travel Award for best beach destination. Nominated for Costa Rica was Jaco Beach.

It’s another significant positive sign for Jaco Beach and the surrounding communities of Playa Herradura and Playa Hermosa which are growing to be one of the most popular travel destinations in the country.  

In the past Jaco Beach has had its share of negative publicity, but the past few years the town has shed its seedy reputation and transformed to an area that both locals and foreigners are flocking to.

With Jaco’s proximity to the capital of San Jose, locals are fueling the growth of a growing local tourism market.  

This is great news for local businesses and of course property owners who are seeing increased demands for vacation rentals.  

As Jaco continues to see improvements and new development, the municipality and local owners have shifted to focus on families, ecotourism, deluxe vacations, and of course it’s staple, a premier surfing and fishing destination.

Organizers at the World Travel Fair nominated Jaco Beach in Costa Rica alongside other prime destinations such as Cancun in Mexico, Bocas del Toro in Panama, and Placencia in Belize.

In the end, Cancun won the coveted award, but the fact that Jaco Beach was nominated is a step in the right direction for this charming beach community in Costa Rica.

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