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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Jaco

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Jaco that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Jaco Mega Combo: Zipline, Horseback & Waterfall Rappel with Lunch, Jaco1

    1. Jaco Mega Combo: Zipline, Horseback & Waterfall Rappel with Lunch

    4.9· 38 reviews· 5 hours

    Experience the most complete adventure in Jaco, Costa Rica, all in one epic day inside our 850-acre private rainforest valley. This powerful 4-in-1 jungle experience combines a scenic Tractor Tour, horseback riding, waterfall rappelling, and thrilling ziplines into one unforgettable journey. Explore mountain trails and river crossings surrounded by monkeys and lush rainforest. Ride horseback through jungle paths to the stunning 180-foot “El Encanto” waterfall, then descend beside cascading water with our professional guides. Take flight on over 2,000 feet of ziplines soaring above primary and secondary forest. Some cables glide over the river and showcase spectacular ocean views a rare combination of rainforest, river, and Pacific coastline in one experience. End your adventure at the rancho with refreshing drinks and a traditional Costa Rican lunch, celebrating a day filled with adventure and natural beauty. If you’re visiting Jaco and want one tour that has it all, this is it.

  2. 3 Hour ATV + Waterfalls, Private Beach & Panoramic Ocean Views, Jaco2

    2. 3 Hour ATV + Waterfalls, Private Beach & Panoramic Ocean Views

    4.9· 67 reviews· 3 hours

    Jaco Beach 3 HOUR ATV ADVENTURE WITH WATERFALLS This is the best way to experience a real ATV adventure in Costa Rica, our ATV tour takes you off the beaten path and into the real rain forest and gives you the ability to really enjoy this unique adventure. Your bilingual guides will make sure you have a blast. IT IS VITALLY NECESSARY TO BRING A CREDIT CARD (VISA OR MASTER CARD) FOR THE ATV TOUR

  3. Ocean views Zip Line Canopy Tour in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos, Jaco3

    3. Ocean views Zip Line Canopy Tour in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos

    4.9· 122 reviews· 2 hours

    This tour is designed not only as an extreme adventure, but a way to enjoy nature without harming the environment. Our property boasts spectacular views of Herradura Bay and Island and the Nicoya Gulf. Within the property, you will see scarlet macaws, chestnut mandible toucans and whiteface monkeys in their natural environment. This property has 80 acres of land and 50% is protected by the government institution FONAFIFO. The adventure starts on a 15-minute ride aboard our specially designed tractor. Once we reach the top of the mountain, our bilingual guides will explain -step by step- all the safety procedures you must follow to enjoy your Zip Line adventure, we then descend to the bottom via a series of zip lines, including 12 platforms and 10 cables with a total cable distance of 3.5 kilometers, among them longest cable in the area (2400 ft.) at the end we will greet you with fresh tropical fruits and cool water.

  1. Hike 10 Waterfalls in Jacó, Jaco4

    4. Hike 10 Waterfalls in Jacó

    4.8· 62 reviews· 3 hours

    If you are looking for an original experience and culture with natural beauty and Costa Rica this is the experience you are looking for, We take you to Finca los Solís, a tropical jungle just 5 minutes from Jaco beach. We begin the experience at our meeting point where we hike Approximately 4.5 miles ( Round trip) in the middle of the Tropical forest, Let's look at a total of 10 waterfalls and 8 natural pools Then we will begin a walk of about 15 minutes where our guide will give you a talk about our medicinal plants used by the natives of Pueblo Nuevo las Monas, in addition to our Flora and fauna. The experience lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on how long If you want to spend time in the waterfalls and natural pools, there are a total of 10 waterfalls and 8 natural pools at your disposal in which you can swim in them until you jump, for the most adventurous.

  2. Night Walk Tour and Jungle Dinner in Jaco, Jaco5

    5. Night Walk Tour and Jungle Dinner in Jaco

    4.8· 41 reviews· 4.5 hours

    Night nature walk, our night experience consists of searching through the jungle for nocturnal animals such as snakes, frogs, toads, birds, and fish. Our route is on a river with a flat flow and not deep, and it should be noted that the distance is around a kilometer and a half in each direction. We have flashlights and protective boots; therefore, to be part of our adventure, you will only need comfortable clothes and a pair of stockings for boots. After walking about a kilometer from where we left the cars, we will arrive at some crystalline waterfalls where we will look for the glass frog that inhabits typically there. In addition to looking for this precious specimen, we will be able to swim in the natural pools of the waterfall. Then we will go to the jungle house owned by an adorable local family who will be happy to open the doors of their home for us to enjoy a delicious dinner. Connect yourself with nature at night. This unique tour is guide for local professionals.

  3. Jungle Crocodile Safari and Bird Watching tour/Tarcoles River CR, Jaco6

    6. Jungle Crocodile Safari and Bird Watching tour/Tarcoles River CR

    4.8· 312 reviews· 2 hours

    On this two hours you'll explore Tarcoles River, gliding in a comfortable and safe boat as you learn about rich biodiversity of this region. You'll have a chance to see the magnificent, ancient reptiles that measure greater than 4 meters in length, and spot more than 50 bird species. This tour also includes , The dock is wheelchair accesible private parking facilities, and welcoming gardens.

  4. Manuel Antonio National Park Hiking Tour from Jacó, Jaco7

    7. Manuel Antonio National Park Hiking Tour from Jacó

    4.8· 105 reviews· 7 hours

    Visit and hike one of the world’s most beautiful national parks. The Manuel Antonio National Park is a peninsula in the middle of amazing beaches, a stunning coast line and tropical rainforest. It’s the perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities and find out its unique plants and animals.

  5. 5 Hour Off-Road ATV+ Zipline+ Waterfall Rappelling+ Tractor Jungle Tour, Jaco8

    8. 5 Hour Off-Road ATV+ Zipline+ Waterfall Rappelling+ Tractor Jungle Tour

    4.8· 93 reviews· 5 hours

    Rev up and experience the energy of our ATV Tour in Jaco Costa Rica for yourself, riding though the forest for 1.5 hours until you get to "El Encanto waterfall" where your gonna get WET and WILD rappelling our 180 feet waterfall in true Pura Vida fashion! and then our canopy zip-line tour in Jaco, Costa Rica is perfect for singles, couples, the family, or a large group – offering views unlike any other zipline tour.

  6. Monkey Mangrove tour, Jaco9

    9. Monkey Mangrove tour

    4.7· 130 reviews· 4.5 hours

    We love bird watching and sharing the beauties of the nature our country has to offer, this guided boat tour will get you an experience with wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, many species of birds and much more.

  7. Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour in Jaco, Costa Rica, Jaco10

    10. Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour in Jaco, Costa Rica

    4.3· 24 reviews· 2 hours

    Take an aerial tram ride in Jacó and admire the rainforest from above as you glide over the treetops. Enjoy the unique perspective of Costa Rica’s natural beauty in a calm and memorable way. The experience also includes visits to the Butterfly Garden and the Medicinal Plants Garden—ideal for gentle walks, nature photography, or simply enjoying the serenity of the forest. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a nature-focused activity that offers both relaxation and discovery.

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