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Explore the coast.

Every experience says who's behind it: the hostel, its list of things to do, its Instagram, or a suggestion based on official tourism info. Prices, times and transport are on request unless a source publishes them.

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The wide, muddy Tárcoles River between green banks under a cloudy sky.

How to read the labels

  • At the hostel On the property, per the hostel's own listing.
  • Offered by the hostel The hostel advertises it; details on request.
  • On the hostel's list In the hostel's list of things to do — who runs it isn't stated.
  • On the hostel's Instagram A place the hostel has filmed and recommends — not a hostel product.
  • Local suggestion Our suggestion from official tourism info — no link to the hostel claimed.

The hostel lists a tours & travel desk — tell the team what you're into and they'll point you the right way.

At and from the hostel

A surfer riding a small wave at Jacó, whitewater peeling to the right.

Offered by the hostel

Surf lessons

The hostel offers surf lessons for all levels, a short walk from Playa Jacó.

A surfer walks across the sand at Playa Jacó with his board balanced on his head, under tall palm trees.

Offered by the hostel

Board rental

Already surf? The hostel rents boards so you can paddle out on your own schedule.

The pool courtyard at Hostel de Haan: orange arches, a striped hammock with a smiling guest, loungers, the toucan mural and the blue pool.

At the hostel

Pool & hammocks

A large pool, hammocks, swings and lounge areas for the hours between sessions.

On the hostel's list of things to do

Sunset over the bay of Jacó seen from a forested hillside, palms in the foreground. Nearby

On the hostel's list

Sunset hikes

Sunset hikes are on the hostel's list of things to do around Jacó.

Wide view of Playa Jacó: long lines of whitewater under a big blue sky. Nearby

On the hostel's list

Beach volleyball & soccer

Beach volleyball and soccer are on the hostel's activity list — Playa Jacó is a short walk away.

On the hostel's list

Paragliding

Paragliding is on the hostel's list of things to do around Jacó — ask the team who they'd fly with.

On the hostel's list

Jacó nightlife

Jacó is known for a booming nightlife, and the hostel lists it among its activities.

Seen on the hostel's Instagram

Local suggestions

Local suggestion

Carara National Park

A national park famous for birdlife — especially the scarlet macaw — on the road between Tárcoles and Jacó.

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