TRAVEL HUB / COSTA RICA / JACO
Jaco
1 VIDEOS · 9.62°N 84.63°W · VISITED 2023
WHEN WE VISITED2023
GETTING THERESelf-drive
WEATHER WE GOTSun & rain
BEST FOREveryone
WALKABILITYMedium
NEED A VEHICLE?No
TOURISTY LEVELHigh
BUDGET$$–$$$
DAYS WE'D RECOMMEND3
We actually only stopped in Jaco to hit one shop and film a walk-through video. Jaco was never a place we wanted to stay — it's not a true representation of Costa Rica, and it's a party spot. Not our vibe.
Watch Jaco
What we'd tell a friend
- Go to Jaco if you surf.
- Honestly? You can skip Jaco altogether — it's not a true representation of Costa Rica.
Who should come here?
COME HERE IF
- You're looking to party
- You're a surfer
SKIP IT IF
- You aren't into partying
- You want a true Costa Rica vibe
- You hate crowds
The Dufresnes Verdict
LOCAL CUISINE—/10
VALUE—/10
FRIENDLINESS9/10
WOULD RETURN? NO
Questions we actually get
Is Jaco worth visiting?
Honestly, not for us. It's a party town and doesn't represent the real Costa Rica — we only stopped to film a walk-through. Go if you surf or want nightlife; otherwise, you can skip it.
How many days do you need?
Three at most, and really only if you're there to surf or party.
Do you need a car?
No — Jaco is fairly walkable, though we drove in.