Jacó Sights

  1. Playa Esterillos

    Playa Esterillos is a deserted beach, with a few good surf spots, that's relatively undiscovered and little visited. Unfortunately, however, the building craze is looming, and the 'Condos For Sale' billboards on the sides of the road is a frustrating sign of things to come. In the meantime, however, Esterillos is very much an off-the-beaten path destination, and a great place to enjoy a few waves all to yourself.

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  2. Playa Hermosa

    The waves that pound the long Playa Hermosa (10km/6.2mi) are among the most consistent in the world, which means that just about any day, any time, there'll be a wave here waiting for you to thrash. Only 5km (3mi) south of Jacó, Playa Hermosa is fronted by hotels and cabinas , though development here is relatively low-key. Note that this beach can only be recommended to advanced surfers as the huge waves and strong rip tides are unforgiving.

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  3. Rainmaker Aerial Walkway

    Rainmaker was the first aerial walkway through the forest canopy in Central America, and its tree-to-tree platforms offer spectacular views. Visitors climb several hundred steps to a tree platform, from which the first of six suspension bridges spans the treetops to another platform. At the highest point, you are some 20 stories above the forest floor.

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