in and around Playa Jacó

Jacó and the Surrounding Area Offers
• Walking & Hiking • Scuba Diving • Mountain Biking • Volcano Tours •
• Beaches • Rain Forests • Restaurants • Aquatic Sports • Wild Life •
• Canopy Tours • Surfing • National Parks • Crocodile Refuge •
• Cable Car • Horseback Riding • Golf • Trails • Tours • Sport Fishing •
• Para Sailing • Wild Life Preserves • Deep Water Fishing • Bird Watching •
• Jungle Tours • Botanical Gardens • Safaris • Butterfly Farm • Kayaking •
• and many other points of interest and things to do •

Mountain View from Vista Pacifico AparHotel

At Vista Pacifico we work with local tour companies and book attractions directly.

We are happy to help our Guests choose the Best TOUR for the Best Value
or
We can give you ideas and directions for your explorations and adventures.

We can also arrange for
RENTAL CARS and AIRPORT TRANSFERS
for those Guests who are interested.

The Hotel has Bicycles and Surfboards for Rent to our Guests.

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK Walking and Hiking Trails This tiny patch of rain forest, 1.5 hours south of Jacó, has gorgeous palm lined white sand beaches, trails and lookout points. The paths provide the best opportunity in Costa Rica to see Sloths, White Faced, Howler and Squirrel Monkeys. Park Entrance $7.00 / Person Park Guides $20+ Tour with Lunch $79.00 / Person We have printed a little pamphlet with several Free Hiking Trails in the Jaco area which have yielded more animal sightings than some of the local parks.	CARARA BIOLOGICAL RESERVE Bird Watching & Hiking Tours About 15 km north of Jacó, this park is a world renowned nesting ground for Scarlet Macaws. It has several miles of walking trails where you can see an abundance of birds and plants. Park Entrance $7.00 / Person Tour with Breakfast $69.00 / Person From our property, one guest sighted 50 different bird species in a week and another visitor spotted 79 during their month stay at the Hotel.
PURA VIDA GARDENS & WATERFALLS Flora and Fauna Nestled in the mountains, overlooking miles of scenic Pacific coastline the Gardens and Trails follow the mountain crest and a river to Costa Rica's tallest Waterfall. Restaurant and Gift Shop open daily. Only 20 minutes from Jacó, a portion of the trail is handicapped accessible. $20.00 / Person The gardens at Vista Pacifico Hotel are a mini version with 100's of different varieties of tropical plants and trees.	CANOPY TOUR Extreme Adventure The ride of a lifetime with 15 platforms and nature's most scenic backdrop of Pacific Coastline. Using safe equipment and in the hands of experienced guides you climb to the top for a birds eye view and then experience the exhilaration as you rapidly glide on zip lines between each platform. One Tour has a line 750 metres long at up to a speed of 60 kms/hr. There are 5 different Canopy Tours in the Jaco area so we can point you to the one that will suit you best $55.00 - $65.00 / Person We offer our Guests a DISCOUNT for a couple of the Canopy Tours . . . ask.
SARCHI Souvenir Shopping Paradise A few hours from Jacó, is the woodworking and craft capital of Costa Rica, where local artisans make and sell traditional, brightly painted ox carts, wooden bowls, animal figurines, and wood & leather items of all descriptions. Sarchi & Volcano Excursion available. Self Driving - FREE Tours with Volcano Excursion Available Hotel Vista Pacifico has a small gift cabinet with hand picked items all made in Costa Rica.	CROCODILE ADVENTURE Bird watching Adventure A trip down stream by boat will show you the guacalillo Mangrove, nesting place for the Scarlet Macaw and on both sides of the river bank you will see numerous species of birds including: pelicans, osprey, frigates, trogons, and more. Only 15 minutes from Jacó. The fresh water crocodiles measure up to 7 metres (23 ft). 2 1/2 hour Tour $35.00+/ Person One of Jan's favourite Tours. She saw dozens of birds and an incredible sunset at an economical price. We get a DISCOUNT for our guests . . . ask.
ATV / BIKING / SCOOTER Tours & Rentals An ATV four wheel adventure tour through the mountains, home to a wide variety of monkeys, Toucans and other birds and wild life. As well, for those who prefer to explore on their own, bicycles, scooters and ATV's can be rented at several places in Jacó central. 2 hour ATV Tour $65.00 Scooter Rental $7.00 / hr - $40.00 / day Vista Pacifico has two bicycles for rent.	AERIAL TRAM Light Adventure After a walking tour in the rainforest, guided by a bilingual naturalist, take a ride on a Cable Car high above the tree canopy and waterfalls. Enjoy the Multimedia Presentation, Heliconia Gallery, Medicine Plant Garden, Snake Exhibit and Nature Walk where the naturalist will explain the complex ecosystems of the rainforest. The Aerial Tram is 3 km's from Jacó. $55.00/ Person
DEEP SEA FISHING High Seas Adventure Try your hand at catching Sailfish, MahiMahi, Snapper, Tuna and who knows maybe even a Marlin. Fishing charters leave from Los Sueños and Playa Heradura about 5 minutes from Jacó and are available for half and full day trips on the Pacific Ocean. Full and Half Day Excursions available. If you prefer someone else to catch your fish a local fish co-op, 15 minutes from Jacó, has a fresh fish market. $500.00 - $800.00 for the boat (1/2 Day) $750.00 - $1400.00 for the boat (Full Day)	VOLCANOS Tours, Trails, Flora & Fauna Costa Rica has a number of active and inactive volcanoes worth viewing. Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs draw people for the intermittent fiery explosions, and hot springs, Poas Volcano for the cloud forest trails and a crater 1.3 km wide and Irazu Volcano for it's moon like appearance. On a clear day, from a vantage point.on top of Irazu Volcano you can see both the Pacifico Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Any of these volcanoes can be reached on a full day tour from Jacó. Park Entrance $7.00 / Person Full Day Tours to Poas from $99 / Person Full Day Tours to Arenal from $110 / Person
SEA KAYAKING WHITE WATER RAFTING Paddle through the warm Pacific waters enjoying this popular sport, the perfect way to appreciate the wonders of nature and the beautiful coastline on ocean going 8 person outriggers or single and double kayaks. (15 min from Jacó) Snorkeling is also an option. White Water Rafting tours are also available on rivers in the Quepos area. Sea Kayaking $50.00+ / Person White Water Rafting $69.00+ / Person	HORSE BACK RIDING Explore the country One of the best ways to enjoy beautiful tropical scenery, exploring the country side on horseback. Different tours will take you across beaches, up into the rainforest to remote waterfalls and mountainside. Tours are available from Jacó and various points in the surrounding area. $25.00 - $60.00
SCUBA DIVING / SNORKELING Discover the Pacific Ocean Trips leave the Los Sueños Marina on a Catamaran for a private beach and snorkelling, Charter boats are also available for scuba diving. Also available tours to Tortuga Island. One day or half day snorkeling and dive packages are available departing just 5 minutes from Jacó. Snorkeling $69.00 Scuba Diving $89.00 Scuba Gear Rental $10.00 NAHOMY SPORT FISHING CHARTERS	MONTEVERDE SKYWALK Trails, Flora & Fauna Monte Verde, a nationally protected area, includes the children's eternal rainforest Santa Helen and Monte Verde Cloud Forest. Take the sky walk's suspended bridges in the canopy of the cloud forest. A full day tour from Jacó. Park Entrance $8.00 / Person Tour $109.00 / Person
GOLFING Experience a Tropical Course Los Sueños Resort, located 5 minutes from Jaco, has a "World Class" eighteen hole golf course. Golfers describe the course as "tight" and "challenging". The course is surrounded by tropical rain forests and you are bound to encounter a wide assortment of birds and you may even see a coyote or panther or have to avoid iguanas. A new, second golf course is being built south of Jacó. $120.00 to $140.00+ 18 holes $70.00 to $80.00+ 9 holes	SURFING Some of the best Surfing in CR Surfers love the consistent beach break at Playa Jacó and nearby Playa Hermosa which makes the area one of the most popular beaches in the country. A surf board can be rented from $10.00 - $20.00 a day if you want to try your hand at riding the waves. For novices, surf lessons which include board rental can be arranged. We have a Surfboard available for rent  Rentals $10.00 - $20.00 Lessons $40.00 - $60.00 The Hotel has a secure board rack next to the parking lot. Mavericks surfing legend Jeff Clark enjoys our hospitality.
SPAS / MASSAGE / YOGA "Pamper Yourself" Enjoy a massage, relax during a facial or pedicure or join a Yoga class. All are available in Jacó. In fact, a Massage Therapist and Manicurist will make house calls to our hotel during the High Season. Jacó also has many hair salons and aestheticians with very reasonable prices. Yoga Classes $5.00 Massage $40.00 Facial $45.00	SUNSET/RELAX/SUN-BATHE "Tranquilo" While your family or friends are traipsing around the countryside, spend a day at our pool or at the beach. Just relax, read a book from our lending library or enjoy the sun and don't forget to take in the sunset from one of the many viewing points, beach restaurants or bars. FREE Our grounds are perfect for relaxing.
LANGUAGE SCHOOLS Make your visit a practical one Why not make your trip to Central America an educational one? Various language schools in Jacó offer 1 to 4 week courses in Spanish and focus on language, Costa Rican culture and yes even surfing. 1 week $95.00 / Person Individual Classes $30.00 / 2 hrs	DINING OUT / RESTAURANTS Great Variety Playa de Jacó has a wide range of restaurants. Choose from Steak Houses, French Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants, Chicken Barbeques, Sushi, Mexican, or Vegetarian Restaurants to list but a few. There is a huge variety of good International and Costa Rican cuisine. Full Range Vista Pacifico Hotel serves a Light Breakfast during the High Season, Coffee and Juice in the Low Season and most rooms have a Kitchen or Kitchenette.
PARAGLIDING / HANG GLIDING Extreme Adventure Parrita, Caldara and Hermosa are only a few launching sights just a short drive from Hotel Vista Pacifico. There are many sights in the Jaco area and most landowners are cooperative about using their property as LZ's. Wind conditions are consistent and good. Tandem Intro Flight $99.00 / Person Paragliding with own equipment - FREE	ISLA TORTUGA Boating and Sightseeing This day trip to "Turtle Island" with hiking, pristine beaches and snorkeling is one of the most popular tours in Costa Rica. The island is located in the Gulf of Nicoya and accessible only by boat. A full day Tour includes transport, soft drinks, lunch & bilingual guide. Snorkeling is an option at an additional cost. Tours $109 / Person incl. Meals

Prices are a guide and may vary depending on time of year and Tour Company.

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