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Santa Teresa
A bohemian surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula with consistent waves, yoga retreats, and stunning Pacific sunsets.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica · North America
Jacó sits on the route: 40 minutes from Orotina, 60km from Manuel Antonio National Park.
Jacó is a town located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 4,085, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Jacó sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jacó to your route.
Jacó (Spanish pronunciation: [xa'ko]) is a district of the Garabito canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. Jacó has a black sand beach that is 4 km (2.5 mi) long and is popular among surfers.
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Jacó is located in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.6150 latitude, -84.6298 longitude.
Jacó has a population of approximately 4,085 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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beach
A bohemian surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula with consistent waves, yoga retreats, and stunning Pacific sunsets.
59 km · about 70 min drive
national park
Costa Rica's most visited park combining white-sand beaches with tropical forest teeming with monkeys, sloths, and toucans.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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