Things to do in Jaco, Province of Puntarenas: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

January 13, 2022 Brandee Mangan

The tiny hamlet of Jaco is located in the Pacific Coast province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. It’s the ultimate hideaway for sun seekers and active travelers, with cinnamon-hued volcanic-sand beaches, lush green rain forest and verdant mountains. Surfers flock here from around the world, but families, and honeymooners also find much to love, thanks to the multitude of beaches, outdoor activities, dining, shopping and nightlife. Explore the Costa Rican rain forest by horseback, learning about the flora and fauna in this impressive eco-system. Take an ATV tour to beaches, remote villages and waterfalls. Try your hand at sport fishing, paragliding, sea kayaking or even bungee jumping. Spend an afternoon at the Pura Vida Gardens and Waterfalls, where you’ll find millions of plants, flowers and orchids from around the world. Zip line through the jungle, play a round of golf or take an aerial tram tour of the rain forest. Expert surfers will want to check out La Roca Loca and Playa Hermosa for a challenge.
Restaurants in Jaco

1. Discovery Horseback Tours

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Discovery Horseback Tours

Horse riding Jaco Costa Rica. Discovery horse tours were awarded a "Certificate of Excellence" in the Trip Advisor awards. If you want an unforgettable tour through the rain forest. Renowned for making sure the horses as well as the clients have a fabulous time they are "so much more" than just a horse tour! Specializing in small groups of no more than 8 people your tour will always feel personal. Located on a stunning 1500 acre private rain forest reserve, you will share the trails with no one but the wildlife. You will LOVE the horses who are safe, fun and most importantly happy and incredibly well cared for. Ride through pristine rain forest to the secret spring fed waterfall, or gallop along the deserted beaches. No experience necessary. Beginners will feel secure,confident and in control. Experienced riders can enjoy the thrill of galloping our fit and healthy horses across the open hay fields. Consistently described as "The highlight of our trip to Costa Rica".

2. ATV Adventure Tours Costa Rica

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ATV Adventure Tours Costa Rica

Adventure Tours Costa Rica is the premiere adventure operator in Jaco Beach & Los Sueños, Costa Rica specializing in ATV tours and adrenaline tours/vacations to provide the ultimate experience and service for your adventure vacation. Compliment your holiday getaway with our selection of adventure including: ATV, Canopy, White Water Rafting, Surfing, Sport Fishing, Horseback Riding and day trips to Tortuga Island and Manual Antonio.

3. Chiclets Zipline

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Chiclets Zipline

Located in Playa Hermosa, next to Jaco Beach and near to Marriott Los Suenos. Come and fly with us through FOURTEEN cables, one suspended bridge, UNIQUE OCEAN VIEWS and a lot of fun in a magnificient rain forest, FLY from tree to tree at 30 miles per hour in ziplines that go through the mountains and stretch along the coast, with an AMAZING landscape created from a perfect combination of the rain forest lush vegetation and the sea breeze, there is simply no other ride like this. Chiclets Zipline is a must if you are seeking for a GREAT adventure on Jaco Beach town, blessed to be located right on the edge where the mountain gently touches the ocean. Hence the contrast generated by being only 1000 feet away from the beach but 800 feet above sea level.

4. Costa Rica Waterfall Tours

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Costa Rica Waterfall Tours

Awarded the Tripadvisor "Certificate of Excellence" for the last 9 straight years Costa Rica Waterfall Tours are the waterfall experts! We have several waterfall tours available to match just about all ability levels. If it's a nice hike to enjoy waterfalls, cliff jumping or Ziplining and rappelling down the face of a waterfall we have the adventure for you. Venture into the rain forest with a naturalist guide to help you spot monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans. frogs and learn about the plants, trees and history of Costa Rica. The beautiful drive, the rain forest, the naturalist guide and the pristine waterfalls make this an amazing adventure you will never forget!

5. Unique Tours

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Unique Tours

rafting trips from Jaco everyday bilingual certified guides will show you all the way from adrenaline addicts trips to family flow trips running the most beautiful rivers around Jaco and Manuel Antonio areas

6. Jaco Guides

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Jaco Guides

Jaco Guides is a Tour Operation that offers a wide selection of adventure and nature tours ideal for families, friends and solo travelers. We work to satisfy all of our traveler's needs, our mission: Give the best Pura Vida experience.

7. Jaco Tours & Sportfishing

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Jaco Tours & Sportfishing

ABOUT US Jaco Tours & Sportfishing is one of the most trusted concierge companies in Jaco Beach, with more than 10 years of experience we can guarantee a great experience in your vacations – Jaco Tours & Sportfishing can provide all you need to have an unforgettable vacation in Costa Rica. Created in 2006 our main goal has been make your vacation in Costa Rica as you like, our team know very well all the areas in this beautiful country, all our drivers are professionals, certificated and bilingual, our vans are new and with all the insurance. Why you can consider us We are your best contact in Costa Rica, we have great people focused in customer service and we always try to provide a best service. Jaco Tours & Sportfishing has been created by Jose Solis who has a lot of experience in travel and concierge service in Costa Rica.

8. Costa Rica Holiday Rentals Tours

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Costa Rica Holiday Rentals Tours

Costa Rica Holiday Rentals is a family company founded in 2007 by Christian and Daniel Salazar, native costarican brothers with a big sense of hospitality and a passion for sharing the natural beauty and adventures of Costa Rica with travelers from all over the world. Today this mature family company is composed by a group of committed professionals with the mission to provide a quality and unique hospitality experience to our clients on their vacations and make of every client our new friend. We understand the importance of the quality time you expect during your vacation, let our friendly capable team assist your trip, whether your need accommodations, adventure tours, airport transfers or concierge services, we are here to help you and make your vacation in Costa Rica the best time of your life.

9. Howling Monkey Adventures

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Howling Monkey Adventures

We take travelers on adventures in TOMCARS (an amazing vehicle that is capable of going anywhere and back). Forget 4-wheelers, dirt bikes, dune buggies, or any of those types of off-road vehicles. The TOMCAR blows them all away. No matter how difficult the terrain, this vehicle handles it with comfort and ease leaving you feeling safe and secure while you drive through the most amazing and beautiful hidden natural treasures of The Jaco Costa Rica area. Anyone from your 6 year old to your great grandma will enjoy the ride. We can customize the adventure just for you. From surf to nature, sunrise to sunset, we will take you through the heavy jungle, the most amazing rivers, streams, mountains and waterfalls you can ever imagine.

10. Costa Rica Tour Office

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Costa Rica Tour Office

We offer the finest private transportation service available in Costa Rica. Our prices are very competitive and we offer transportation anywhere in Costa Rica. Airport transportation is our specialty and we will always ensure that you arrive to your destination quickly and safely. We offer transportation to tour locations and can provide local transfers as well. Our fleet is all late model 2014 vehicles and we offer 100% bilingual drivers. Customer service is our business..

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