Top Jaco Attractions & Museums

Go horseback riding, ziplining, waterfall rappelling, and ATV-ing on this adventure-filled all-day guided tour in the Jaco Jungle. Saddle up on a Costa Rican stepping horse and ride past giant trees, monkeys, and nesting macaws. Then, learn how to rappel down a waterfall before ziplining through the rainforest setting. Finish the day with an afternoon ATV ride. A Costa Rican lunch is also included.

Ride along one of Costa Rica's beautiful beaches during a horseback riding tour at a secluded coastal ranch near Jaco. All experience levels are welcome, as professional cowboy guides give beginners the instruction they need and let more advanced riders cut loose and trot, gallop, and ride in the surf. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to best suit your schedule and enjoy a delicious drink after your tour.

Whether you're looking to relax or enjoy something more active, this full-day catamaran excursion to Tortuga Island from Jacó will accomplish your goals. The island has some of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Make use of the hot tub on board and take a fun banana boat ride if you wish. It is an ideal fun day for couples and groups of friends.

At the end of a fantastic vacation in Costa Rica, the last thing you need is to deal with chaotic or late taxi drivers. Pre-book this private shuttle from Jaco Beach to San Jose or the airport to simplify things. Your driver will meet you in your hotel lobby and take you to your destination. All you need to do is sit back and relax.

Combine hiking, waterfall swimming, and local cuisine with this tour in Las Monas Rainforest. You'll spend time learning about local plant life and cooling off in waterfall pools, with the option to jump from the top of some of the falls if you dare. You'll then head out to La Casita del Sabor for a local meal before returning to your hotel.

Ride a horse into the jungle on a 1.5-hour tour from Jaco to a towering waterfall, ancient groves of trees and a remote valley ranch. Watch for white-faced monkeys, toucans and macaws as you guide your Costa Rican stepping horse along the trail and enjoy the cool spray from the 180-foot (55-meter) El Encanto waterfall. Take in stunning views of the thickly forested landscape, then finish your tour with fresh fruit and juice at the scenic ranch.

The countryside around Jaco Beach is ideal for an outdoor adventure and this action-packed tour includes two fun activities in one day. Saddle up for a scenic horseback ride through the mountains, hike down to a natural waterfall, and cool off with a swim beneath the falls. Next, take the wheel of an ATV for a thrilling off-road excursion along mud tracks, jungle trails, and coastal roads with spectacular ocean views.

Discover the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s rain forest with a combo tour at a private ecotourism reserve. Observe canopy wildlife and soak up spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean on a leisurely aerial tram ride, and then get your blood pumping as you soar across the jungle on 10 exhilarating ziplines. Enjoy a guided nature hike through the rain forest, and wrap up your 2.5-hour tour with a visit to a serpentarium and medicinal garden. The tour includes round-trip transport from your Jaco hotel.