Surfboards on a car outside a tropical villa

Jaco Surf Travel Guide

Plan a surf trip to Jaco, Costa Rica: where to stay, getting there, packing, things to do after surfing and a first-time surf vacation guide.

Surfing is often the highlight of a trip to Jacó. These guides help you plan the rest of it around the waves.

Planning Guides

Places to Stay

See our luxury vacation rentals in Jaco, Playa Hermosa and Los Sueños.

Timing

Who's Coming?

Lessons

Transportation is available from Jacó, Los Sueños, Herradura and Playa Hermosa. Book a surf lesson.

Group Surf Lesson — $75 per person · Private Surf Lesson — $140 per person

Female instructors · Snacks & drinks included · 20% deposit to reserve

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