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SURFING - Costa Rica Surfing
You definately know you're in a surf town when you go to Jaco! Surfing has always been a big draw to Jaco as the waves are friendly to b
eginners,
and the beach is long with many surf breaks and it has a sandy bottom.
Of course, all this requires support services for surfers - board
repairs, surf shops, economical places to eat and stay for those on a
budget, and, of course, the flavor of surfing's influence is
everywhere!
Costa Rica offers a unique environment where you can surf the Caribbean in the morning and the Pacific in the afternoon - For instance on the Caribbean / Atlantic side, you have amazing reef breaks like the very famous Salsa Brava and Isla Uvita, and also the beach breaks like the one in Cocles Beach and Manzanillo. This will also give you the opportunity to see more of the different kinds of Costa Rican cultures.
Then, go over to the Pacific side where you have the world’s longest left side waves in Pavones, the well known Which´s Rock for the perfect left and right break with the longest barrels, and of course Hermosa´s beach break where you always come out with a great smile! Over on the Pacific side you have the cowboys, the real ¨ticos¨, the mixture of the best quality service and food and where you can just indulge watching the most astonishing sunsets that you will never forget.
You definately know you're in a surf town when you go to Jaco! Surfing has always been a big draw to Jaco as the waves are friendly to b
eginners,
and the beach is long with many surf breaks and it has a sandy bottom.
Of course, all this requires support services for surfers - board
repairs, surf shops, economical places to eat and stay for those on a
budget, and, of course, the flavor of surfing's influence is
everywhere! Costa Rica offers a unique environment where you can surf the Caribbean in the morning and the Pacific in the afternoon - For instance on the Caribbean / Atlantic side, you have amazing reef breaks like the very famous Salsa Brava and Isla Uvita, and also the beach breaks like the one in Cocles Beach and Manzanillo. This will also give you the opportunity to see more of the different kinds of Costa Rican cultures.
Then, go over to the Pacific side where you have the world’s longest left side waves in Pavones, the well known Which´s Rock for the perfect left and right break with the longest barrels, and of course Hermosa´s beach break where you always come out with a great smile! Over on the Pacific side you have the cowboys, the real ¨ticos¨, the mixture of the best quality service and food and where you can just indulge watching the most astonishing sunsets that you will never forget.
Billabong World Surfing Games (July 31 - Aug. 8, 2009) - South of Jaco and only a 5 minute drive away is Playa Hermosa, the beach that will host the next Billabong ISA World Surfing Games 2009. Playa Hermosa is located on the Pacific Coast. Considered one of the best places to surf in the world, though visitors need to exercise caution. At noon the black sand is hot and if you don´t use some kind of shoes you may burn your feet. However the beach is beautiful and it’s surrounded by incredible nature.
In the past few years, the city of Jaco has witnessed an explosive growth in development. You may find: hotels, restaurants, ice cream stores, furniture stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, bakeries, car, scooter and ATV rentals, medical clinics, hardware stores, banks, electric appliances stores, educational institutions, realtors, spas, and many other businesses. Furthermore, Jaco (Garabito county) has all the public services a community requires: Social Security Clinic, Red Cross, Police (Touristic, Rural and Municipal), sports facilities, recreational parks, schools and public high schools, church, and governmental offices.
In the past few years, the city of Jaco has witnessed an explosive growth in development. You may find: hotels, restaurants, ice cream stores, furniture stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, bakeries, car, scooter and ATV rentals, medical clinics, hardware stores, banks, electric appliances stores, educational institutions, realtors, spas, and many other businesses. Furthermore, Jaco (Garabito county) has all the public services a community requires: Social Security Clinic, Red Cross, Police (Touristic, Rural and Municipal), sports facilities, recreational parks, schools and public high schools, church, and governmental offices.
FISHING - Costa Rica Fishing Report
Welcome to Los Suenos, 5 minutes from Jaco Beach abd the Sport Fishing Capital of Costa Rica! Costa Rica has some of the best Sport Fishing in the world. The Pacific side has incredible fishing for Sailfish, Marlin, Dorado, Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snapper, and more. The Caribbean side and Northern regions of Costa Rica are famous for big Tarpon and big Snook.
The Jaco area fishing from Herradura and Los Suenos Marina is some of the most spectacular fishing of anywhere in the world. Blue, black and striped Marlin, sailfish, mahi -mahi tuna, and wahoo can be fished year round in the warm waters off the coas
t
of beautiful Herradura Bay. If you prefer the excitement of inshore
fishing there are roosterfish, jack crevalle, cubera snapper, Spanish
mackerel, grouper and many other species of fish that make their homes
in the Costa Rican rocks and reefs.
Welcome to Los Suenos, 5 minutes from Jaco Beach abd the Sport Fishing Capital of Costa Rica! Costa Rica has some of the best Sport Fishing in the world. The Pacific side has incredible fishing for Sailfish, Marlin, Dorado, Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snapper, and more. The Caribbean side and Northern regions of Costa Rica are famous for big Tarpon and big Snook.
The Jaco area fishing from Herradura and Los Suenos Marina is some of the most spectacular fishing of anywhere in the world. Blue, black and striped Marlin, sailfish, mahi -mahi tuna, and wahoo can be fished year round in the warm waters off the coas
t
of beautiful Herradura Bay. If you prefer the excitement of inshore
fishing there are roosterfish, jack crevalle, cubera snapper, Spanish
mackerel, grouper and many other species of fish that make their homes
in the Costa Rican rocks and reefs. CANOPY TOURS - Vista Los Suenos
Located in Herradura right next to Jaco on the central pacific coast of Costa Rica, Vista Los Suenos offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the Pacific Ocean.
Swing
through the trees across approximately 222 acres of land 50% of which
is transitional forest which is a mixture of the dry forest of the
north pacific and the rain forest of the south pacific. The Vista Los
Sueños Canopy is a project designed not only as an extreme adventure,
but as a way to enjoy nature without harming the environment.
The property boasts spectacular views of the Herradura bay and Island, as well as the Nicoya Gulf. Within the property, you will have the opportunity to view the Scarlet Macaws, Chest nut mandible Toucans and white-face monkeys.
Located in Herradura right next to Jaco on the central pacific coast of Costa Rica, Vista Los Suenos offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the Pacific Ocean.
Swing
through the trees across approximately 222 acres of land 50% of which
is transitional forest which is a mixture of the dry forest of the
north pacific and the rain forest of the south pacific. The Vista Los
Sueños Canopy is a project designed not only as an extreme adventure,
but as a way to enjoy nature without harming the environment.The property boasts spectacular views of the Herradura bay and Island, as well as the Nicoya Gulf. Within the property, you will have the opportunity to view the Scarlet Macaws, Chest nut mandible Toucans and white-face monkeys.
MANUEL ANTONIO - State Park
With the establishment of Manuel Antonio National Park in 1972, the people of Costa Rica decided to preserve, for future generations, one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas in the world. Although it is the country's smallest national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unequaled.
Manuel Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. This beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest, and the snorkeling is excellent too. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. And the trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views. The park is easy to reach, south of the town of Quepos, and is near a good selection of hotels and restaurants.
With the establishment of Manuel Antonio National Park in 1972, the people of Costa Rica decided to preserve, for future generations, one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas in the world. Although it is the country's smallest national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unequaled.
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Manuel Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. This beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest, and the snorkeling is excellent too. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. And the trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views. The park is easy to reach, south of the town of Quepos, and is near a good selection of hotels and restaurants.
JACO RAIN FOREST - Tram Ride
Costa Rica is truly a vacationer’s paradise. But with so much to see and do there, if you only have a week or so, then you will really
have your work cut out for you! What you will want to do will depend a lot on the atheistic prowess of you and those you are traveling with. Tons of fantastic outdoor activities abound in Costa Rica, whether it be surfing, hiking through tropical rainforests, or renting a canoe. But if you want a slower paced view of the jungle, then the perfect activity for you would be a Rain Forest Aerial Tram Tour.
Located in the small city of Jaco on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, the tram tour was made with the primary goal of raising the world’s consciousness as to the importance of tropical rainforests. Just a few decades ago, the rainforest was an exceptionally difficult place to study. One of the main reasons it was so difficult to study was that so much of it is so high up! A diverse group of plants and animals inhabits the canopies of the rainforests, which grow as high as two hundred feet above the ground. Jaco’s Rain Forest Aerial Tram Tour actually goes through the air just above the rainforest, providing a totally unique view of the jungles below!
Costa Rica is truly a vacationer’s paradise. But with so much to see and do there, if you only have a week or so, then you will really
have your work cut out for you! What you will want to do will depend a lot on the atheistic prowess of you and those you are traveling with. Tons of fantastic outdoor activities abound in Costa Rica, whether it be surfing, hiking through tropical rainforests, or renting a canoe. But if you want a slower paced view of the jungle, then the perfect activity for you would be a Rain Forest Aerial Tram Tour. Located in the small city of Jaco on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, the tram tour was made with the primary goal of raising the world’s consciousness as to the importance of tropical rainforests. Just a few decades ago, the rainforest was an exceptionally difficult place to study. One of the main reasons it was so difficult to study was that so much of it is so high up! A diverse group of plants and animals inhabits the canopies of the rainforests, which grow as high as two hundred feet above the ground. Jaco’s Rain Forest Aerial Tram Tour actually goes through the air just above the rainforest, providing a totally unique view of the jungles below!
LOCAL LINKS
Hotel Cocal and Casino - directly across the street, Cocal Casino is a Jaco landmark. Their air conditioned Casino with complimentary beverages and continuous music, make Hotel Cocal's Casino a perfect place to meet for a day of excitement. Take a break from the sun and have a beverage in their sports bar where you can watch a game via satellite on their big screen TV's.
Hotel Cocal and Casino - directly across the street, Cocal Casino is a Jaco landmark. Their air conditioned Casino with complimentary beverages and continuous music, make Hotel Cocal's Casino a perfect place to meet for a day of excitement. Take a break from the sun and have a beverage in their sports bar where you can watch a game via satellite on their big screen TV's.
RENTALS and TOURS AXR - An Extreme Ride -
If you are looking for activities and tours in the air, on land or water, AXR
is your one-stop shop for friendly, English-speaking service... Costa Rica’s most exciting and unforgettable offroad experience!! 
One of the main attractions in the Jaco area is surfing; but there are also tours such as ATV, canopy, kayak, horseback riding, scuba diving, sport fishing, even parasailing and Ultralight flying that you can arrange through AXR. With offices in Jaco and the Los Suenos area of Herradura, 'An Extreme Rider' can accommodate your every need. Imagine yourself driving into a lush tropical paradise surrounded by breathtaking mountain and coastline views, unspoiled tropical landscapes and gorgeous countryside villages…
Need a scooter, motorcycle or ATV for a day or a week, get it at AXR. In Jaco, tell Enrique or Eddy that Dan says "Hi".
is your one-stop shop for friendly, English-speaking service... Costa Rica’s most exciting and unforgettable offroad experience!! One of the main attractions in the Jaco area is surfing; but there are also tours such as ATV, canopy, kayak, horseback riding, scuba diving, sport fishing, even parasailing and Ultralight flying that you can arrange through AXR. With offices in Jaco and the Los Suenos area of Herradura, 'An Extreme Rider' can accommodate your every need. Imagine yourself driving into a lush tropical paradise surrounded by breathtaking mountain and coastline views, unspoiled tropical landscapes and gorgeous countryside villages… Need a scooter, motorcycle or ATV for a day or a week, get it at AXR. In Jaco, tell Enrique or Eddy that Dan says "Hi".