Jaco, Costa Rica – the surf capital of the world
June 23rd, 2009 | by admin |
There are many draws for Costa Rica – the tropical rain forest, volcanoes with bright red lava flowing down their sides, white water rafting through unexplored tropical wilderness, and plenty of sport fishing. But one of the biggest draws is the surfing – some of the best in the world.
Jaco (pronounced Ha KO) – known as the surf capital of Costa Rica – provides world-class wave action year-round. The entire town revolves around the waves, and you’ll find tons of shops ready to rent you a board, sign you up for a lesson (or two!), or sell you all the gear you will need to have fun in the waves.
Jaco offers accommodation in every price range – from low-budget to upscale – and there are plenty of apartments for rent for whatever timeline you might be looking for.
The many surf shops in town have standardized prices, so there is very little difference between them. They all offer surfboard rental for $10/day or a 2-hour lesson for $40/person.
For more information about surfing in Jaco, contact one of the following shops:
Jass Surf Shop: 2643-3850/ jasssurf@racsa.co.cr
Walter’s Surf Shop: 2643-1056
El Pana Surf Shop: 2643-2125
