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4.8 55 experiences from US$ 31 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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ATV Riding in Jaco: Two Waterfalls & Mountain Trails
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ATV Riding in Jaco: Two Waterfalls & Mountain TrailsRide your own ATV through rainforest above Jaco to two waterfalls with a bilingual guide, pickup included: jump into a natural pool or stay dry, your choice.★ 4.90 (908)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall from Jaco with Hot Springs
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Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall from Jaco with Hot SpringsFull-day combo from Jaco: swim La Fortuna Waterfall, hike Arenal's 1968 lava flow, soak Paradise Hot Springs. Includes lunch, dinner, bilingual guide, hotel pickup.★ 4.95 (742)14h–15h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Horseback Riding in Jaco: You Control the Horse
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Horseback Riding in Jaco: You Control the HorseHorseback riding in Jaco where you control the horse, not a guide: start through rice plantations and forest trails.★ 4.92 (528)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 47per person

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Jacó Surf Lessons: Learn with Pro Instructors & Boards
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Jacó Surf Lessons: Learn with Pro Instructors & Boards★ 4.96 (510)2hfromUS$ 49per person
Tárcoles River crocodile tour: Largest crocs in Costa Rica
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Tárcoles River crocodile tour: Largest crocs in Costa Rica★ 4.96 (477)1h 45mfromUS$ 49per person
Jaco ATV Waterfall Tour: 4 hours, mountain-to-ocean views
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Jaco ATV Waterfall Tour: 4 hours, mountain-to-ocean views★ 4.91 (352)4hfromUS$ 139per person
Jaco: Traditional Food Tour with Street Eats & Local Drinks
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Jaco: Traditional Food Tour with Street Eats & Local Drinks★ 4.98 (332)3h–4hfromUS$ 99per person
Tarcoles River: Jungle Crocodile Safari & Birdwatching Tour
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Tarcoles River: Jungle Crocodile Safari & Birdwatching Tour★ 4.83 (323)1h 45mfromUS$ 40per person
Jaco ATV Tour: Mountain Trails & Waterfall Rides
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Jaco ATV Tour: Mountain Trails & Waterfall Rides★ 4.76 (313)1h–8hfromUS$ 90per person
Jaco: Snorkeling at Playa Fantasia & Beach Wildlife
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Jaco: Snorkeling at Playa Fantasia & Beach Wildlife★ 4.79 (291)4h 30mfromUS$ 159per person

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Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group Class
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Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group ClassTwo-hour group surfing lesson in Jaco with instructor, board, rashguard and sunscreen included. Learn the basics in chest-deep water.★ 5.00 (121)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Canyoning in Jaco: Black Diamond Gear, No Experience Required
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Canyoning in Jaco: Black Diamond Gear, No Experience RequiredCanyoning adventure in Jaco with professional guides, certified gear and transport to basecamp: rappel waterfalls and climb rock faces even if you've never worn a harness.★ 4.95 (129)4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 112per person
Jaco Horseback Riding: 2-Hour Ranch & Jungle Adventure
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Jaco Horseback Riding: 2-Hour Ranch & Jungle AdventureHorseback riding tour in Jaco with guide, helmet and water included: ride through open range and beach jungle spotting sloths, monkeys and macaws. All riding levels welcome.★ 4.90 (156)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 41per person
Jaco: Hiking & Waterfall Tour with River Pools & 4x4 Ride
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Jaco: Hiking & Waterfall Tour with River Pools & 4x4 RideFeel the cool rainforest air above Jaco, hike rivers, swim in waterfall pools, and ride up the mountain by 4x4: guided small group tour with pickup included.★ 4.90 (125)4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Carara: Guided Nature Walk & Scarlet Macaw Spotting Ticket
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Carara: Guided Nature Walk & Scarlet Macaw Spotting TicketWalk Carara’s rainforest with a guide, spot scarlet macaws, monkeys, and rare birds. Entry ticket and telescope included for up-close wildlife viewing.★ 4.89 (255)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
ATV Riding in Costa Rica: Rainforest Waterfalls & Mountain Trails
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ATV Riding in Costa Rica: Rainforest Waterfalls & Mountain TrailsRide your own ATV through Costa Rica's rainforest with a bilingual guide to discover a 35-foot waterfall, mountain viewpoints and remote villages.★ 4.89 (109)6h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Zip Line & 3-Hour ATV Tour with Waterfalls near Jaco
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Zip Line & 3-Hour ATV Tour with Waterfalls near JacoFeel the rush in Costa Rica with a zip line through rainforest treetops and a 3-hour ATV ride to waterfalls. Includes bilingual guide, fruits, water, and all gear.★ 4.88 (214)5h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Jaco: Zip Line Canopy Tour with 10 Cables & Ocean Views
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Jaco: Zip Line Canopy Tour with 10 Cables & Ocean ViewsZip line across 12 platforms and 10 lines through 3.5km of canopy near Jaco Beach. Includes tractor ride, photographer, bilingual guides, and tropical fruit. Small groups.★ 4.88 (136)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
SJO to Jaco Private Transfer: VIP Van, WiFi & Flexible Pickup
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SJO to Jaco Private Transfer: VIP Van, WiFi & Flexible PickupSkip the bus lines: ride from San José Airport to Jaco in a comfy, air-conditioned van with WiFi, flexible pickup, and space for up to 6. Book your private transfer now.★ 4.86 (220)1h 25m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 148per group
Hike 10 Waterfalls in Jaco with Lunch & Swimming
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Hike 10 Waterfalls in Jaco with Lunch & SwimmingHike to 10 waterfalls and swim in 8 natural pools near Jaco with a certified guide, lunch and fresh fruit included. The rainforest is five minutes from the beach.★ 4.86 (188)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 55per person

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Carara National Park bird watching tour: Spot macaws
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Carara National Park bird watching tour: Spot macawsBird watching tour in Carara National Park with native guide spotting scarlet macaws, toucans and endemic Costa Rican species, including hotel pickup and park fees.★ 4.65 (34)3h–5h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
Guided Street Art Tour in Jaco: Downtown Murals & Graffiti
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Guided Street Art Tour in Jaco: Downtown Murals & GraffitiWalk Jaco's downtown streets with a local guide uncovering street art stories around Central Park, the riverfront and commercial district over two to three hours.★ 5.00 (79)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 39per person
Tarcoles River Crocodile Tour from Jaco: Up-close with giants
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Tarcoles River Crocodile Tour from Jaco: Up-close with giantsCrocodile Man Tour on Tarcoles River from Jaco. Spot crocodiles, scarlet macaws, 50 bird species. Includes coffee, water, bird ID sheet.★ 4.81 (187)1m–45m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Jaco Beach Chocolate Experience: International Cocoa Tasting
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Jaco Beach Chocolate Experience: International Cocoa TastingChocolate tasting tour in Jaco Beach with the Central Pacific's only International Cocoa collection: taste raw cocoa fruit, watch production.★ 4.83 (103)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Surf Lessons in Jaco: Stand Up Your First Wave
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Surf Lessons in Jaco: Stand Up Your First WaveSurf lessons in Jaco for all levels with 2-hour instruction, board and rash guard included. You'll stand up and ride your first wave the same day.★ 4.79 (142)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Guided City Bike Tour in Jaco: Street Art & Local Stories
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Guided City Bike Tour in Jaco: Street Art & Local StoriesBike through Jaco's street art murals created by local and international artists on a guided tour with a professional guide, bike and beverage.★ 4.97 (31)3h–4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Birdwatching tour in Carara National Park: Expert guide
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Birdwatching tour in Carara National Park: Expert guideThree to four hours walking Carara's trails with an expert birdwatching guide and professional telescope equipment, suited to beginners and experienced birders alike.★ 4.96 (54)3h–4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Quepos Mangrove Boat Tour: Monkeys, Sloths & Wildlife Sighting
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Quepos Mangrove Boat Tour: Monkeys, Sloths & Wildlife SightingStep onto a boat in Quepos for a mangrove wildlife tour: spot monkeys, sloths, and birds with a local guide. Includes WiFi, bottled water, and easy pickup options.★ 4.73 (137)4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
ATV Riding in Jaco: Jungle & River Trails
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ATV Riding in Jaco: Jungle & River TrailsRide jungle and river trails on an ATV in Jaco for 2 hours with a bilingual guide, fruits and water included: routes adjust to your skill level and the conditions.★ 4.66 (73)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Esterillos & Jaco: Horseback Beach Ride with Ethical Horses
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Esterillos & Jaco: Horseback Beach Ride with Ethical HorsesFeel the Pacific breeze on a horseback ride near Jaco & Esterillos, Costa Rica. Small groups, well-cared-for horses, local guides, and ocean views: includes helmet & photos.★ 4.86 (85)1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
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Jaco at a glance ✓ 2026-10-16

  • Most booked: ATV Riding in Jaco: Two Waterfalls & Mountain Trails, US$ 105 (3h, 4.90★ · 908).
  • Top rated: Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall from Jaco with Hot Springs, US$ 199 (14h–15h, 4.95★ · 742).
  • Best value: Horseback Riding in Jaco: You Control the Horse, US$ 47 (2h, 4.92★ · 528).

Of the 55 experiences: 54 with free cancellation, 48 with instant confirmation, 34 with hotel pickup and 33 last-minute.

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