Visit Jaco - 5 Things You Will Love & Hate about Jaco, Costa Rica
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- Jaco, Costa Rica is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Costa Rica for good reason. There are amazing beaches, plenty of activities, friendly Ticos (people from Costa Rica) and a good tourist infrastructure, however there are some drawbacks to this great place, one being the tourist nature of the town which takes away some of the Tico-ness of the city, the riptides that can be dangerous and the resort centric feel of certain parts of town.
5 Things You Will Love & Hate about Visiting Jaco, Costa Rica
Filmed in Jaco, Costa Rica
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Thanks for reminding people of how to swim out of a riptide!
That was my favorite vacation I've been on. Went during jungle jam this year. It's a music festival in the middle of the jungle. Epic . Then had a day of fishing out of los suenos. Caught 14 sail fish. I can't wait to go back. Pura vida
Thanks for taking the time to review one city of my country!
We've been trying to weigh up whether or not to go to Jaco and this video has been quite helpful with getting more of a feel for the place. We'd heard it is quite touristy there, but I guess the benefit of that is having all of the tourist infrastructure.
Wow. Very insightful and realistic pro and con rundown of Jaco. I'm going there shortly and you just gave me a lot of knowledge of the town. Excellent. Thanks man!
You are so right the people are amazing in costa rica love it everytime i go❤❤
Just found him and thank goodness, my husband needs to take customers here for a fishing trip! now subscribed since perfect info given! Thank you very much!
Great video, going there soon and this got me even more excited about Costa Rica! Thank you!
Really really really loving your travelling videos and the whole channel. It's almost like I'm there too. Realistic and nicely done. Keep on making more lovely videos and greetings from freezing nothern Scandinavia, Finland! =)
+Kristina Kill kiitos kristina!
+woltersworld Hey woltersworld, I have a recommended destination to go to. That destination is Mazatlán, Sinaloa. This place is a very nice beach city and the largest city in the state of Sinaloa.
Thanks! That's really helpful. We'll be there in ONE week. Yeah!!
You and your family are so adorable, beautiful people!! Greetings from Slovenia
These videos could not have come at a better time! I'm going to Costa Rica in May for 5 weeks and it's the furthest I've ever travelled on my own! So nervous about going but loving these videos definitely helps settle the nerves a little. Did the same when we went to Berlin, watched all your German videos first 😋 Thank you!
+Kira Lackey you are very welcome. You will have a great time in costa rica. It's great there!
Just came back this week in December 2020... crazy how covid changes the landscape... literally 85-90% locals. Such a cool experience in dry season while there’s no one there
This was very useful, im going in October! Thank you very much!
Hey man, thanks for the info. Very helpful. I'm Planning a trip for late 2024!
I go to jaco once a year . Spot on video ! Thank you ! Pura Vida.
Great video and so informative - thanks. Do you know what the weather is like in august? Thanks.
Thank you for the video on Jaco, very nice! There are still hotels that offer an authentic feel of Costa Rica like ours Hotel Catalina on the south end of Jaco. While there are many resort like places there are a lot of boutique style hotels available on the beach as well! Thanks again, hope you enjoyed your time in Jaco! And yes the Sodas are the best and the farmers market on Friday! :)
Great video. Very informative dude.
Thanks man, great video!
I am here right now. So cool. I didnt know you had come here. A bag of peanuts was $6
Jaco is great. I really miss that place. Las Olas was great (room, staff, and owners) for an economical hotel stay when I was there and the beach is awesome. Pura Vida!
Great Video! Thanks for the input
It's funny, I see the things you don't like about Costa Rica, but then I see you surf.. and I'm like.. i wanna do that. Lol.
going to costa rica in july! Thank you for this :)
Awesome very informative!!
Definitely adding Jaco to our shortlist
Nice assessment bud. Pura vida
Love the video! Very informative. I am set to visit Costa Rica soon end of November to early December. Is this a tourist season in Jaco? Also, how do we get to Manuel Antonio from Jaco? Thanks for your help!
I'm going there today
Good information! Thank you!
At Hotel Pumilio you can enjoy all the activities the area offers but 4 miles away from the crowd and relax surround by nature at ocean level!
Pura Vida!
Excellent video!
Ohh man the rip current almost got me I to wait till it put to swim as fast as I can about a month ago when I was down there 😩
Playa Jaco used to be very famous in the 80s , 90s , but no longer that fame burned out , now the fame belongs to Playa Manuel Antonio and the Town of Manuel Antonio .
Sick video. You da man.
I really need to get to Costa Rica! It's pretty high on my list. Thanks for the trips, as always.
+OnTheGoWithCarson tips* LOL now you know what's on my mind!
Highly recommending Costa Rica! Just got back from there literally yesterday! I highly recommend the Poás Volcano national park, Baldi Hot Springs in the Arenal Region, and white-water rafting on the Sarapiquí River! It's hard to go wrong with things to do in Costa Rica!
I'm returning to this feed to say that I just bought a trip to Costa Rica, woohoo!
OnTheGoWithCarson we here now
Oh yeah! I was born here, the people are very kind, whether you are from here or you are a foreigner.
Very nice video I'm gonna be there begining September for my birthday for first time. Hopefully won't rain 😱😌😌😌😌
@woltersworld What do you think about staying in La Fortuna in Costa Rica, is it ok there, any drawbacks other than not on the beaches?
that place was empty when I was there, even the cop shop closed at 5pm. this was when I was 20, 18 years ago, none of those KFC subways etc was there then. it was great. doubt I'd like it now. thanks for the video.
For those not wanting the "Touristyness" of Jaco, I always stay in Tarcoles, a small, authentic fishing village about 20 kilometers north of Jaco. It is a great small community where you can immerse yourself among the locals. Check out the accommodations on Home Away or VBRO. And for the best authentic Tico fish soup, check out Fiesta del Mariscos.
MsGrit Hi! And where do u stay hotel or airbnb? Can u give me some tips well be there in November and whant to stay at a very quiet place, thank u!
love it however is it safe ? whats the crime rete/ was thinking about renting a car and doing some exploring.any suggestions? thanks
I would like say to everyone that jaco is probably the most turistic Beach in Costa Rica along with other other beaches like Manuel Antonio and tamarindo, but even so is not nearly as crowded or turistic as any Beach in the US.
It is the most touristic, but it's not the most visited, the most popular beach in Costa Rica by far is "El Puerto" the Puntarenas Beach, waaaay to many locals go there for a day or two during vacation, I understand why many Americans don't go there, because there really isn't anything interesting touristic-wise in that area.
Jesus, how the hell do you compares a country with 300 millions people to Costa Rica? What a clown!
Jacó Is only expensive if you live expensive, but how about swapping a 4 star resort for a 2 star hostel for like 1/3 of the price, instead on eating on American fast food chains or fancy coffee shops, go to a soda for 1/3 of the price and then just enjoy yourself, drink local beer and have a good time. No need to empty your wallet over it.
Please help! I have a few questions!
1. How far is Jaco from the airport?
2. How far is Jaco from Manuel Antonio?
Most towns/cities along the Pacific coast in C.R. is expensive(except food)Jaco is s bit more modern/english friendly.Most of the ppl there are from other towns/countries The further you go south the more dince green/jungle where the real C.R. people come from.Jaco is major because of the new hi way, great fishing and surf. Hotels and everything else came after. San Jose reminds me of a little Bklyn. Same experience minus the beach. Pura Vida. Looks like you standing next to the BWestern.
Hey Mark, LOve your videos. I'm selling my home this year and plan on taking my first out of U.S. vacation with my girlfriend. would you recommend the Caribbean islands? Or Mexico?
i am going in march, i want to book a surfing lesson but online its like $50 dollars and I want it to be mid day not early in the morning, do you know if there are surfing lessons that you can just walk up to on the spot book and start surfing?
Very helpful.
Good video, a lot of personality.
stay at hostel mango and eat at the local “working man food” establishments and you can live like a king in Jaco
Pura vida! friend!
Awesome cool thxxxx
Wow I stayed a month in Jaco in 96 and none of that crap was there! There weren’t even hotels! We stayed at a little cabina was like 6 or 7 little houses surrounding a pool. The sand is hot, but if u leave ur sandals on the beach to go surfing they will be gone when you come in! I cannot believe they have fast food and resorts in jaco now🤯
You the only one who doesn’t trash our country
Ive been to jaco 2 times during peak season in december. Though there are tourists the beaches were not crowded. The women are beautiful and it was safe. This guy does a give description. It is expensive
Playa Hermosa is a few miles south of Jaco and is not nearly as touristy. It is much more relaxing. Great waves, a few restaurants and bars.
I often stay at playa Hermosa,it is about a 10 minute Is taxi ride from Jaco But much more laid back.
thanks :)
How do I find cooking classes in Jaco?
Nice!
Thanks for the info!!! Now in Jaco, are there private beaches? Lets say we stay in an airbnb house, are we going to have access to the clear water beaches?
+Mark Ferrante yes there are, but specially if you drive to Manuel Antonio, it's about 50 minutes away, the water is so much clearer and there are more private beaches.
NO private beaches anywhere in CR as it is against their laws. There are less developed areas though . 10 min south of Jaco you will find Playa Hermosa , a little further Playa Estrillos , Playa Bajuco. There are many beaches all along the southern coast. Some more rustic than others.
privete like lost, yes. but private like property the answer is not
Playa Blanca at Punta Leona , 15 min from Jaco
Costa is on my ta do list
sounds like a fun place!
+In1998able it was. For a touristy place it was still awesome fun :)
+In1998able it was. For a touristy place it was still awesome fun :)
Thanks for the great information. I am planning a vacation to Jaco, and staying at Selina Jaco. Just wondering more about transportation from San Jose to Jaco.... would it be better if we rented a car, or no? :) Thanks for for sharing the video!
renting a car it's a better options since public transportation is slow... Public Transportation will cost about $5.50 one way from San José. If you can rent a car you should go with that. There will be a lot of places to visit if you have a car than using the public transportation. Selina is a good place to stay!! You will have so much fun there !! Enjoy you trip !!
Thank you! we actually just came back and instead of Selina we stayed at the small boutique hotel in the village of Esterillos (quieter vibes) and we loved it! I agree, renting a car is such a good idea when going to Costa Rica, it's pretty inexpensive and you get the freedom of driving wherever. We daily vlogged there as well and posted it on our HONG + JULIE channel if you or anyone is interested :) Thanks for the reply!
Julie Abcede we always pay the $100 for the tourismo van to carry us to Cocal in Jaco. The driving is crazy isn’t it!!
@@anthonywhitaker8953 Tourist vans are the best way to go if you can afford it. I use Zuma tours. Is dependable and friendly.
He gives a pretty accurate description
The trip from San Jose actually ends up taking about 2 hours
Really good video I have a question for ur next q and a Can u have a holiday under £500
+simon walker I don't know. If you have to include flights. . Where are you based? If you get like a TUI or Thomas cook tour with breakfast and dinner provided you might... but I don't know
I'm amazed you didn't mention the poverty - it was certainly worse in Jaco than in other places. We were also offered drugs about every 5 minutes (weed & cocaine if you're into that) - but probably because we are young males. I imagine they left you and your family alone. Lastly, there are prostitutes everywheeeeere. I mean, when you go out and party at night you can just assume that all of the ladies were working. It was bizarre.
Nothing on tamarindo?
I hear they accept US currency in Jaco ?
I got sucked into the ocean and my brother got pulled out and almost died.. Its seriously the scariest thing
Jacó 🌴 love
3 weeks and I'll be in San José!!
+Aldora LaPlume awesome!!! Have fun!
Aldora LaPlume how was it??
I wish that I have more money so that I can go to paradise often.
I would like to visit Costa Rica someday.
I wanna go
+Lani it is well worth visiting.
Costa Rica pura vida ok
You should do videos of Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, etc.
+Trevor Bluth going this summer
you forgot the girls there. their girls are amazing
Good point, although he does have a beautiful wife & children, he's obviously not there looking for amazing women. I thought it was appropriate for him to say the people of Costa Rica are genuinely nice people.
Isn't it Jaco'?
I've have watched many of your videos from around the world. I lived in Costa Rica for 3 years. My husband and I owned a 5 acre rancho in the mountains of the Central Valley. What you say about Jaco is pretty true. However, it surprises me how many sites and videos talk about "the happiest people in the world" and you talk about HOW nice and helpful they are in Jaco. And during the "season" they certainly are. However, from personal experience, we employed a chef and caretaker on our property, the DO NOT LIKE AMERICANS! And, in Jaco particularly, that friendliness you get, is all show for $$$$$$. After the season ends, they are become actually rude to us "local" foreigners. Now, if you go just on the other side of that hill behind on the beach, where you are standing, to Herradura Beach, where the beautiful and peaceful Los Suenos Resort is, you will find a more genuine kind and happy Ticos. But I know this video is about Jaco. The SIXTH thing you will hate about Jaco is the prostitution and drugs at night. And the Sixth thing you will love about Jaco (or anywhere in Costa Rica in the month of December) are the world famous Horse Topes/parades. The largest and most famous being held in San Jose in December where 1000s of horses parade down the street! Anyway, I enjoy your videos, wish you would slow down when doing then though. You always seem out of breath! LOL Pura Vida. And locals really don't go around saying that to each other, that's another tourist thing! hehehehe Enjoy! It's an amazing country for sure!
I've lived in Jaco for 8 years because the people are very friendly.Sad you feel different about that Lisa.Maybe behind your back they might not be,but if you try to speak Spanish they're even more friendly.ry living in Oahu,Hawaii as i did for 2 years and there you will really experience(sadly),racism towards Whites,or as they call them HaolesThe women are not prostitutes,they're 'Social Satisfiers'lol.Pimps are not allowed in CR so the women look out for each other,which means much less viol.nce.Yes it is a tourist town though.
Locals actually do say pura vida but the hating americans is actually a global thing but im surprised you noticed
@@chocoflan6672 It's funny how the world says they hate Americans,but they all want to move to the USA.Well maybe not now with this Administration destroying everything they touch.
@@johnrwalker53 not all just ppl looking for money
@@chocoflan6672 Don't understand you're statement?Are you saying not all people are looking for more money?True,but many realize that there is much more Opportunity in the USA than all other Countries.
Where is Jocelyn's bathing suit from?
+Bethanie Giang Victoria secrets
Any caves or volcanoes in CR?
+TimeAndChance Arenal volcano
+woltersworld I just got back from Costa Rica and I highly recommend the Poás Volcano Nation Park. It's only a 15 minute walk on paved road from the entrance and you can get up-close and personal with the volcano. It's beautiful! Also if you ever return to Costa Rica no go to the Arenal Region, Baldi Hot Springs is an absolutely amazing place at the base of the volcano. So relaxing!
Lmao this place sounds almost EXACTLY like Boracay in the Philippines. Down to the love and hates
Boracay is 10 times more people...
I just returned to Miami on Sunday September 23rd for best 4 day vacation I've ever had. It was a guys trip with 4 buddies of mine. My truthful observation is that it is not a very family oriented place I don't know why that wasn't mentioned here. Jaco has a buffet of the most beautiful women imaginable now to protect the men I wont any more on that. Families beware single guys it'll be the time of your lives. You have to die to be any closer to Heaven.
Going with buddies in a couple weeks? What are some of the best spots to hit for the ladies?
Did you think there was a lot of trash on the beach?
I think I’d enjoy the sodas. I love local social/eatery type places.
+brighton dude the sodas are a must. one of the best parts of visiting costa rica.
Absolutely! If you end up in Jaco, there are a few sodas around where the locals go. Just ask! And even though the surrounding area is touristy, you’re still going to see much lower prices there. You can have a hearty lunch or dinner for the equivalent of around $6 or $7 American dollars. Which is another thing you’ll love about Jaco and the rest of Costa Rica. You can pay in dollars if you don’t have Cost Rican currency with you (colones).
You definitely need to go to Nicaragua! I think you'll love it
Whenever someone gives a review to help people like us, all the insecure people feel the need to correct all the imperfections like little twats...Just say thanks!
6th thing for liking or hating Jaco: The working girls LOL Personally I don't mind.
Pronounced Haw-cO? 😊
We have more than 50 soda restaurants in Jaco 🤣
One thing that people may not like, especially people with children, are the prostitutes. Most of them used to go to The Beatle Bar but that closed down so they went to the resorts. There is a new place they hang out, Hotel Cocal & Casino, but they still can be seen at resorts.
Yes, the Ticos and Ticas are very nice people and the Imperial Beer is delicious.
Quewel
Come to India please :)
You will have a great time
+Raja Jinnah we will get there one of the days. Lots of fans from there and want to see them.
+woltersworld Eagerly waiting to see you here ;)
+woltersworld Have you ever been to New Zealand?
If you’re visiting Costa Rica, Jack is a great destination. Most people like and want a lot of what was disliked in this video. Convenience is a good thing while on vacation. If you travel to Costa Rica often, avoid Jaco. The surf is no joke. I stay in Vista Las Palmas and watch a swimmer get drug out of the surf and they didn’t survive. Covid restrictions and requirements are a real turn off right now so wait until all of this crap passes.
I have been here for over 3 weeks. Nature and the beaches are fantastic. However, this is not a place for kids. Overall the place is shady. The other evening we were going out for tacos and I got offered cocaine twice within 5 mins. Later in the evenings, it is typical to see prostitutes on the main street as well as over 200 in one particular hotel. If you are young and love to party and live on the edge, this could be a fun place for you. For families and older people, I do not recommend Jaco.
You are miss pronouncing Jaco. The accent is in the O not in the A, it sounds weird.
that lady in the back in the pops is a lunatic. she harasses all of jaco, even my store there. xD
negra loca. I saw her take a piss in the middle of the street down there.