Top Jaco Food & Drink

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.

Costa Rica is renowned for its chocolate production and exports chocolate all around the world. On this tour, go behind-the-scenes at a traditional cocoa plantation, learn how chocolate is made from bean to bar, and sample the cocoa fruit. Get involved as you watch the chocolate-making process, then sample a variety of delicious chocolates and tropical fruits.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about chocolate-making and get to try your hand at producing some yourself, with this immersive experience. You'll start with a walk through the forest, where you'll learn about local plants and animals, including cacao. You'll then be guided through the chocolate-making process, with the chance to do a bit of chocolate mixing—and tasting—yourself.

This private Costa Rican cooking class in Jacó lets you work closely with a chef to learn recipes and techniques unique to the region’s cuisine. Cook healthy and classic dishes like ceviche and soup alongside a published cookbook author, with the option of cooking in her home kitchen or yours for the ultimate convenience. This class culminates in a filling and delicious lunch.

Experience a genuinely unique once-in-a-lifetime experience on our Night Sensations Catamaran Cruise, and Dinner Charter. Begin your charter with a 40-minute cruise on the 50 ft Catamaran Sealounge to Playa Fantasia, beautiful secluded beach accessible only by water, a real setting from the Jungle Book. You are surrounded only by wildlife and the sounds of nature. You will experience a world-class dining experience, fire show, and fire on the beach. A DJ playing live on the beach, an open bar and a world-class 3-course dinner, the lights go down, and you will see the spectacle of a live performance by professional fire throwers. Enjoy the moonlight at the secluded paradise while roasting marshmallows on the open fire — cruise home to the moon and the sound of the calm sea.

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.

This Jaco ATV tour may be short, but it doesn’t skimp on adventure, making it a great choice for exploring the Costa Rican rain forest in just a couple of hours. Get behind the wheel of an ATV and follow your personal guide over rugged mountainous terrain, past ocean vista points, and right by a small waterfall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the Costa Rican jungle from an exciting perspective on this private ATV tour. Traverse rivers, beaches, jungle paths, and muddy trails in the Jaco Beach area, and learn about your surroundings from your dedicated guide. Enjoy photo stops and a chance to relax on the beach for a bit before concluding the experience.

Escape to a secluded beach paradise on a day cruise to Playa Fantasia, a hidden stretch of sand on the Nicoya Peninsula that's only accessible by boat. Enjoy the 40-minute catamaran ride from Jaco Beach, and spend several hours relaxing on beach hammocks or trying water sports like surfing, snorkeling, and boogie boarding. Stay refreshed with included tropical cocktails and a fresh chef’s lunch prepared right on the beach.

Learn to prepare traditional Costa Rican dishes during a half-day cooking class and meal at a private home in Playa Jaco. Your chef-host shows you how to make two or three typical foods using fresh local ingredients. After helping with the prep and cooking, head to the table to enjoy your lunch or dinner with your host and her family.

Enjoy a private and authentic online cooking class and learn to make Melissa's family recipe for ceviche, a popular Latin American seafood dish made from fresh raw fish spiced and cured in fresh citrus juices. You will also learn to make a typical Costa Rican comfort food called picadillo de papa, a savory ground beef and potato dish. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. A fun and cultural virtual cooking experience with a Costa Rican native! • Learn to make traditional Costa Rican white fish ceviche and picadillo de papa • Private, one-on-one online instruction with a Costa Rican native • Introduction to Costa Rica's culture and cuisine • Scheduled mutually at your convenience (host lives in Jaco, Costa Rica (GMT-6) ) • Recipes and ingredients list will be emailed in advance of class • Customization available for dietary restrictions or preferences • Travel from your own home and learn culinary traditions of Costa Rica!

This 7 course contemporary Indian meal is designed for you to enjoy exotic flavors of India with the use of authentic Indian as well as modern techniques and western ingredients at times.