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Jacó Travel Guide

The journal of Bird of Paradise Hotel

Local advice for planning a trip to Jacó, Costa Rica: what to do, which tours to book and how to bring a group, from the family behind a small hotel two minutes from the beach.

Waves on Jacó beach with the town and green hills behind, in late afternoon light
Things to do

Things to Do in Jacó, Costa Rica: A Local Guide

Surf lessons, island days, waterfalls, wildlife and street art, all within reach of town. Here is how we would spend a week in Jacó.

By Tina and Carlos· Updated · 5 min read
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The pool and painted walls of the courtyard at Bird of Paradise Hotel in the center of Jacó
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Where to Stay in Jacó: The Town and the Beaches Nearby

In town or out of it? The center of Jacó, the south end, Herradura and Playa Hermosa compared, and what to look for in a small hotel near the beach.

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A palm tree leaning over Jacó beach at sunset, under an orange and pink sky
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Best Time to Visit Jacó: Weather Month by Month

Dry season or green season? Weather, surf, whales, turtles and busy weeks in Jacó month by month, from the owners of Bird of Paradise Hotel.

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A private transfer van waiting outside Bird of Paradise Hotel in Jacó
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How to Get from San José Airport to Jacó

How long the drive from SJO to Jacó takes, booking a private transfer, and the route, tolls and parking if you would rather drive yourself.

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Food & drink

Palm trees silhouetted against an orange and purple sunset, reflected in wet sand
Food & drink

Where to Eat in Jacó: Three Places We Send Guests

Steak and wine at Zelva, dinner on the sand at Sea Salt, Thai food with rescue cats at Jerah: where the owners of Bird of Paradise send guests to eat in Jacó.

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Groups & celebrations

The pool and painted walls of the courtyard at Bird of Paradise Hotel
Groups & celebrations

Planning a Group Trip or Retreat in Jacó

How to plan a retreat, celebration or family trip in Jacó by taking over a small hotel: rooms, meals, tours, airport transfers and how to get a quote.

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Life at the hotel

Ulises Rivera's geometric mural in green, ochre, pink and blue behind the white stair railings at Bird of Paradise Hotel
Life at the hotel

Jacó Street Art: The Murals at Bird of Paradise Hotel

Ulises Rivera's stairwell mural for Artify Jacó, Roman's pool wall and painted rooms, and the town mural scene Martha Cooper came to photograph.

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Staying in Jacó?

Eighteen rooms two minutes from the beach, with breakfast included on every rate.

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