Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
venturers can opt for a sea-kayaking expedition with several operators that work with local
hotels.
Virtually every shop, hotel and restaurant in town books tours, as Jacó operates on a luc-
rative commission-based system. As you'd imagine, it's hard to know who is greasing
whose palms and who is running tours, though usually it works out. Still, you shouldn't
book anything from touts on the streets, and if an offer from a vendor seems too good to be
true, then most likely it is.
In Jacó there is also a handful of competing companies offering similar package canopy
tours.
Gray Line Tours
TOUR
2220-2126;
www.graylinecostarica.com
; Best Western Jacó Beach Resort, Av
Pastor Díaz)
Gray Line Tours is one longstanding agent that receives good reviews. It books tours
throughout the country as well as private intercity transportation.
Vista Los Sueños Canopy Tour
ADVENTURE TOUR
(
2637-6020, in USA 321-220-9631;
www.canopyvistalossuenos.com
; tours from US$80;
hourly
tours 8am-3pm)
The longest zip lines in the area belong to Vista Los Sueños, which offers 14 cables ac-
cessed by tractor cart though the lush hillside.
Festivals & Events
Mid-January in Jacó brings with it the
Jungle Jam
music festival. Featuring international
acts (heavy on the reggae) as well as local up-and-comers, the four-day event is based at
Docelunas
but hosts shows throughout Jacó's venues.
Sleeping
Jacó has hosted a variety of tourists for years, and there's a wide spread of places to lay
your head. From spare concrete-block dives with little more than a bed and a fan to up-
scale resorts with full amenities, there's a lot to choose from in just a few blocks.
