Jac�
Costa Rica · Provincia de PuntarenasCR
District in Garabito canton, Puntarenas province, Costa Rica
Jacó is a district of the Garabito canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. Jacó has a black sand beach that is 4 km (2.5 mi) long and is popular among surfers.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 16,830
- Coordinates
- 9.615, -84.630
- Timezone
- America/Costa_Rica
- Elevation
- 7 m
Overview of Jac�
Jac� belongs to Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica and has the feel of a compact town. Around 16,830 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nightlife, water sports and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Jac�
Nightlife in Jac�
(10)Under nightlife, Jac� is tagged with Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Jac�.
Water Sports in Jac�
(9)Our data lists Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Rafting and Sailboats as water sports options here. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Jac�.
Nature in Jac�
(7)Jac� records Desert, Forest, Geological Formations, Islands and Lakes under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Jac� is actually tagged with. Altogether 7 options are tagged here.
Culture in Jac�
(6)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Docks, Fountains and Historical Sites. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. The list follows Jac�'s own activity tags.
Sports in Jac�
(6)Jac� records Horse Trails, Hunting, Running, Skateboard and Slopes under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Jac� is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Jac�
(4)Our data lists Abseiling, Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Jac�.
Family in Jac�
(2)For family, expect Playgrounds and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Jac�'s own activity tags.
Shopping in Jac�
(2)Looking for shopping? Jac� has Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Jac�'s own activity tags.
More to do in Jac�
(2)On the other activities side, Jac� offers Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Jac� is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Jac�
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Jac� stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Jac� are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Provincia de Puntarenas. Time zone: America/Costa_Rica.
Similar destinations
Places near Jac� that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jac� known for?
- Jac�, in Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica, is best known for nightlife, water sports and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 16,830 residents.
- What can you do in Jac�?
- Recorded activities in Jac� include Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Jac�?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Jac� stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Jac� located?
- Jac� is located in Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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