Had my first-ever horseback riding experience at El Miro in Costa Rica, and it was unforgettable! The trail had steep inclines and cliffs that added just the right amount of thrill for a first-timer. My horse, Gierllo (I think!), was a little stubborn at first, but thanks to the amazing guide, we found our flow and ended up a great team. The views were absolutely breathtaking and made the whole ride even more special. Pro tip: Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes — and trust your guide, they’ll make sure you feel confident on the ride!

We hiked to El Miro Observation Deck in the evening, and it was the perfect time to go. The first part of the hike is a bit steep, but our 7-year-old managed it with no problem. By the time we reached the top, the sun was setting over Jacó Beach—absolutely stunning. The hike back was easy since it’s all downhill. Along the way, we enjoyed vibrant murals and scenic viewpoints. It’s a peaceful, safe spot to take in nature and get some great photos. You can park right at the mouth of the trail, and there was someone there watching cars—we gave them a few dollars for peace of mind. Everyone we met was friendly. Tips: Bring bug spray, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and be prepared for heat and humidity. This is a great, free activity for families or anyone who wants to enjoy incredible views and a touch of local art. Highly recommended!

Free hiking trail up to a beach view. The hike is up hill to a abandoned hotel that lost its funding and now is a really cool hike and hang out up at the top. The cool thing is you see all wild life monkeys, birds, frogs, etc on the hike up. Its well worth the hike to go see it.

Totally worth it! You can park at the park g lot that has some attendants, street, or close by. Make sure you head up the steep paved road as we when up a private drive at first. The hike is a gentle slope and the rainforest is amazing. Keep left and go down the broken ceramic trail to the hotel. The top is killer!

Very long walk up. Almost two miles up. This is all supposed to be free, but you pay for parking. 3000 colones. Put on good sneakers. Great views. Recommended

My wife and I visited El Miro near Jaco, Costa Rica, and it was amazing! It’s an abandoned mansion turned into an art-filled jungle spot with incredible ocean views. The hike up is short but steep, and the mix of graffiti, mosaics, and nature makes it super unique. Perfect for photos and chilling out. Wear good shoes, bring water, and go early to avoid the heat. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

I love this little hike that takes you to the abandoned hotel/mansion that overlooks Jáco. Cool graffiti adorns the walls of the abandoned structure. I first came here nine years ago. It was cool to see how all the graffiti was totally new. Entrance is kitty corner across the street from the gas station. There’s no parking except for on the opposite side of the street heading south from the gas station.

There’s not enough words for this beach! You can swim here! You can surf here and other water activities. Lots of places that’s close where you can eat. You get amazing ocean views. My wife and I got massages from locals which was a great touch. There’s all Types of stores really close as well so another nice plus.

Great beach! Warm water, plenty of space for everyone. Fun rocks and cliff areas to explore at low tide.

Jaco is a small town on the Pacific side of Costa Rica. Its beaches are spectacular and the friendliness of Ticos is pretty good. I lived in this town for 1 year in 2011 so why not share my experience and photos from Jaco. Be ware of the waves!!!

Jaco Beach is an absolute vibe. Sick surf spot with huge, rolling waves and some seriously wild energy—especially at high tide. Whether you’re paddling out or just watching the action from the shore, it’s nonstop stoke. The beach itself has that classic laid-back Costa Rican surf-town feel—friendly locals, warm water, and golden sand that stretches for miles. Even if you’re not hopping on a board, it’s a blast just soaking in the scene. Great for surfers chasing a thrill and chill enough for beach bums just vibing out. 10/10, pura vida all the way

Not the cleanest beach but nice to walk along still. Pebbles and dark sand. Decent waves. The river meets the beach and makes for an interesting spot.

It is beautiful but not really for swimming, tide is too dangerous, great for surfing

Beautiful beach from end to end. Great waves. Perfect for surfing beginner and up. The Northern end has a couple of larger resorts but the centre and Southern end have smaller resorts, private homes and that feeling of things being accessible, safe, and a community. People gathered to share sunsets. Two fellows pruning coconut trees stopped and cut one open for me without expecting anything but appreciation in return. Horse tours also available. Surf lessons. Or just jumping in the waves in a perfectly sandy beach. Watch for flags for conditions. Saw at least 3 life guard stations. Very clean save for the occasional doggie dodo.

2nd year here. Great condo. Pool and beach are right here. Access to town just 2 minute walk. Beautiful place.

Beautiful! Right on the beach. Gated and guarded. Giant pool with plenty of chairs and shades! Outdoor bathroom and showers to rinse the beach/pool off. Loved the view of the ocean from our balcony. Even on down time, it was beautiful and restful just sitting outside on the balcony and taking it all in!

We stayed in the penthouse suite 1002S and it is absolutely beautiful. Views from all 4 bedrooms. Master suite was very comfortable, bed is cozy and private balcony is terrific for your morning coffee. The kitchen has everything you will need. You can flush toilet paper at this location. Each room has it's own a/c. Great location to walk through town for food and shopping. So much space for a large family.

The beach location is perfect. The building lost power everyday and sometimes more than once which even knocked out the water which knocked out the AC. The guards were all very nice. We stayed in 701N. Beautiful condo. The note about not taking towels off the property so as not to stain them was amusing since most of the towels were stained. We didn't mind as they were still soft and clean. Two of the room did not have hot water and the other two rooms did not have good AC. One of the bathrooms without an exterior window stays wet all day as there is no shower door, it is in a room with a struggling AC and the vent fan hardly worked. The appliances we used worked well and were in good condition, except the dryer was missing a knob and would turn itself off randomly without the clothes dry. The beds were comfy. The large sliding door isn't aligned properly and so it is difficult to open and close. The balconies and views were beautiful.

This is an excellent place to stay at when visiting Jaco. Its very spacious, clean and modern. The building is located on the beach and all apartments seemed to have a perfect beach view. I would recommend staying here to anyone

Great location in Jaco. The waves were too rough to swim during August, but the pool was nice, well maintained, and we were close to all of the nightlife and restaurants. Whales were spotted from the balcony a couple of days, and the 24 hour security was pleasant and attentive. Our condo was clean, stocked with exactly what we requested, and had beautiful views.

This was one of the best hotels I have ever booked through Expedia. The room looks exactly the same as the pictures. It is a very large room with more than adequate air conditioning and amenities for the 5 people in our party. The full kitchen really helped us budget our money. The only complaint I have is that we were contacted 2 days later by email saying we had damaged one white towel and lost 3 beach towels. This was absolutely not true. The property management office tried to charge me $120 USD for these items until I threatened to call my credit card company and name that transaction fraudulent. At that point they dropped the issue and never charged me. The experience at the hotel was was amazing while I was there but I felt like we were being taken advantage of when we left. Overall a very good place to stay.

Such a great spot to stop at! I definitely recommend coming here if your in Jaco. The burgers are big and fresh! It wasn’t too greasy either. The sweet potato fries are my favorite! Everything cooked to perfection. They have multiple fun food challenges, nice staff, great food

Best burger ever. Juicy meat and huge bigger than my mouth lol very price worthy. MOSTER BURGER ATTACK. We love it I came back for a Crazy vainilla Shake delicious sweet and fully of delicious gummy bears and Chilly Chicken was amazing, best chicken breast filet. Love it thanks to staff. We came back for one of the biggest juicy burger GUTBUSTER as big as the plate we love it! ❤️😍 Super recommended. Huge Salas Del Mar, delicious and fresh sea food, couldn’t help not having the best French fries.

I ordered the lobster burger after hearing rave reviews of the restaurant. The size of the burger is massive and was well-presented. Upon cutting into the burger, I noticed the avocado was quite brown and obviously not fresh. I was a bit disappointed by the restaurant not using fresh ingredients as most of the reviews on Google are quite good. The caramelized onions and lobster were both delicious. The service was quite slow as well with one waitress taking orders and making drinks. After the initial post, the owner immediately reached out and offered $30 compensation for the previous meal. I went back the next day and had the rabbit burger, which was a unique experience. This was my first time to try rabbit, and the burger was delicious. I then ordered the vanilla vanilla shake, which Mariano made perfectly. Mariano was absolutely fantastic and super accommodating during the visit. He happily answered all my questions about the challenges. The second trip to Ridiculous Burgers is how I anticipated the first trip to be. Big kudos to the owner and Angela for taking pride in their restaurant. It’s clear my trip was a one off and I would recommend Ridiculous Burgers to anyone during their trip to Jaco.

I visited Ridiculous Burgers a few weeks ago while on vacation, and I would’ve never thought I’d find such a delectable burger in Costa Rica. The burger itself was impressive — stacked with layers of flavor. The bread was soft, the patty was juicy and seasoned perfectly, and the colorful mix of veggies gave it a great balance. It was actually my first meal upon arriving in Jacó Beach, and it set the bar high. The fries were crispy and well-seasoned, and the wait was no longer than 15 minutes, which gave me just enough time to enjoy a cold beer. I’d definitely come back to try a different burger next time I return to Jacó. Highly recommend!

Amazing shakes, frozen coffee, and food! The service is top notch and always with a smile! Very comfortable patio, chill music, fans to keep you cool, and great people watching!

Stale dry bun, precooked lukewarm pattie, wilted slimy lettuce, warm beer. Ordered french fries never got them.

I ordered the Tuesday special which was two cheese burgers for the price of one. The burgers were very large. The buns were soft but not too soft. The pickled onions and their sauce was very good. The fries were crispy and fresh. Our server was very polite and was able to get our order even though we didn't speak Spanish. It did get busy toward the end of our meal which impacted the time it took to get our bill. I would recommend this burger joint to anyone who wants a great tasting and filling burger.

We so enjoyed this brewery! The Watermelon Honey Wheat beer was fantastic, as were the chicken wings and tacos! The service, atmosphere and live music were great (Weds), and super family friendly. Bravo!

Great place to stop for a good micro brewery on your way to or from San Jose. Favorite beer is the brown ale and their tuna fish burger and fries are delicious. Service is great and the proprietors are friendly and are eager to let you try beer samples.

This place was amazing. The beer was unique and tasty. We drink lots of craft beer all over the world and this place is definitely worth a visit. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect for people of all ages.

Cool spot for local craft beers. They were out of the fish tacos, but the sliders were really good. Lots of tvs and lots of space. We enjoyed all of beers that we tried.

Very good place! The wait is a bit long but it’s ok. We choose the fish tacos and the chicken sandwich! It’s was very good ☺️

We love this place. Great food, cold beers and delicious cocktails!

When in Jaco area this is a must. Great relaxed atmosphere and fantastic beer to go with it. The selection is so good I had to order two flights of 4 to try as many as I want. Little game area in the back with ping pong and darts.

Steak salad is amazing. So tender and flavorful. The fish was the best my husband has had. There was a musician in the courtyard outside of the restaurant was an added bonus!

Highly recommend if you’re in Jaco and want great food, fantastic staff, and a cozy yet stylish spot! We absolutely loved dining at Graffiti Restro Café & Wine Bar! The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, which set the tone for the whole evening. The drinks were delicious - expertly mixed and refreshing. But what really stood out was the food: fresh seafood and fish, prepared with care and flavor. The ambiance is lovely - relaxed but elegant, perfect for a memorable night out.

This restaurant is incredibly delicious! High notes were the cacao & coffee rubbed beef tenderloin, and try The Elvis for dessert! It is a crispy fried French toast pastry with bananas and peanut butter with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. We tried it off of the recommendation of our wonderful server, Brie. She gave us some of the best service we had on our entire Costa Rica vacation. Try this place out, you won’t regret it!

Stopped by Jaco on our last night at CR and grabbed dinner at Graffiti Restaurant. Our waiter was super friendly and very welcoming. Restaurant itself and its surroundings is quite clean and inviting. We ordered the airplane chicken special, poke bowl, and chicken tenders. They offer a kid menu which is a plus. Our food came out fresh and delicious. Happy hour prices on drinks is a bargain. Only down side is they don’t have their own restroom. You’d have to use the restroom serving the plaza.

One of the best quality restaurants in Jaco ! Art themed decor adds to the ambience and some of the artworks are for sale. Creative delicious menu offers dishes that are unlike anything else you will find in the town. The beef skillet, tuna brushetta are stand out winners for me. Went a 2nd time and had the coffee/cacao tenderloin which was awesome. Oh, and the homemade cajun fries are to die for. Excellent selection of wines too and super-creative cocktails. Service is top class with Veronica and Sabina offering a friendly professional experience. We loved this place and would say "just go" - you won't regret it.

The menu is unique and the food is delicious. I recommend the beef tenderloin, the Cajun fries, and the fish tacos. We also had a bottle of Merlot which paired well with everything. Overall, the restaurant has a really nice vibe and located in a great area.

Ive visited this restaurant 3 times over the last few years and it never disappoints. This time however, was exceptionally good. We started with the tuna tar tar tower, a few Caribe-tinis and had Churrasco with mashed potaties and tempura veggies, and the pork ribs with grilled veggees and rice. We finished with the french toast banana dessert. Every bite was incredible and the textures and flavors make this place feel like a Michellin Star eatery. The decor and vibe is urban trendy and the staff projected the same chill energy. Caveat..it is one of the most expensive restaurants in Jaco, but the overall experience was well worth the price.

We enjoyed watching the sunset and having dinner here! The ceviche and calamari were some of the best we’ve ever had. My husband enjoyed his fried red snapper. And I liked my octopus but it was too chewy. Overall really good and highly recommend!

“This is a very cozy and romantic place. The food is delicious with beautiful presentation. The cocktails arrive very quickly, and the kitchen works fast as well. The waiters are very friendly ☺️Highly recommend!” *****

The food wasn’t bad but I’ve notice when you’re with bigger groups in this part of Costa Rica, that try to bring everyone’s orders out at once instead of them bringing it as they are ready. My New York steak was not hot, it was barely warm. Outside of that, everyone enjoyed their food. I did NOT like their calamari. The flavor was good but it was too chewy. The lobster bisque was really good. I didn’t care for the drinks. I’m not much of a drinker but could tell they barely put liquor. The food alone was good enough for me to be willing to come back with a small group so my food is hot 😉 Also! The oysters were good and it was my first time trying them.

We stumbled upon this resturant on my boyfriend’s birthday and it was the best decision! I still think about the garlic lobster and the creamy mash potato. We were craving some champagne and they had some excellent options. They made us feel really special and the location is perfect for eating fresh seafood while looking out to sea. Would recommend for any special occasion & definitely child friendly and spacious as well.

Service was excellent, so was the atmosphere, food was good but wasn't worth the price tag. I got the surf & turf. My shrimps were very cold, lobster was over-cooked, but steak was good. The chocolate mousse dessert was excellent.... If I went back I'd try something different...

Nice al fresco dining, excellent seafood, however check your bill carefully, we were charged $66 US for 2 margarita’s that looked gorgeous but did not taste very good. We complained about the ridiculous price and they reduced the price 20%, still grossly overcharged.

Beautiful dining experience at El Hicaco, a beach side restaurant in Jaco, CR. The service was phenomenal. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. The cocktails were lovely and tasty. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Love the food here, staff is extremely helpful in describing dishes in English, the food is seasoned well, absolutely delish!!! Many choices, with sizable portions given...Made a couple of stops here during my stay in CR. Reasonably priced..will be my go to next visit!!! Totally 😌 satisfying!

Had some extremely delicious food! It was authentic and typical Costa Rican food. I felt like I was eating at someone’s family house. The portions were generous, and the staff was extremely kind.

It’s similar to a cafeteria style and the food is very good. I think that we like most about it is it was an open atmosphere and the staff was really courteous and kind. Really attentive and helpful. Totally worth it and very affordable.

So good! So much more convenient, cheap, and fast than the touristy restaurants in Jacó. Delicious Casado plate with rice, beans, beef, salad, and a drink for about $8.

Good food and service. Big portions. Lower price than most restaurants. Something for everyone

Casados are 3500-4000 and we keep going back to decide which is our favorite. So far it’s the carne en salsa, pollo en salsa, and tilapia filet. Service is friendly, seating is open air, and it’s the intersection of quality and value! Pura vida!

One of the best places to eat Costa Rican traditional food. I'm a tico from San José and I highly recommend this place for any locals or tourists to enjoy a very very good meal with the prices of a Soda near the beach. Amazing staff and truly this is a gem in Garabito

Went here for dinner our first night in Jaco, Costa Rica. Recommend it because of the half off sushi rolls Wednesday & Friday all day. Mon-thur 11-4:30pm half off sushi rolls Ordered Sapporo, warm Sake, Ramen, Spicy Tuna & Lobster roll Sapporo : 3.5/5 it was good for the sushi and glad they had it Warm Sake: 2.5/5 it was okay got the job done I had to wash it down with Sapporo Ramen: 2/5 the broth and ramen could of been better and the egg was a disappointment and the beef wasn’t memorable Spicy Tuna Roll: 3.5/5 not bad Lobster Roll: 3/5 it was okay Overall a 3 on the food and service and atmosphere was good

Tsunami Sushi in Jaco Beach is hands down the best sushi I've ever had! I've dined in top restaurants worldwide, but Chef Mario's artistry in the kitchen sets this place apart. Each dish is a beautiful presentation of fresh ingredients, with incredible flavors that truly delight the palate. The specialty rolls are a must-try, showcasing his innovative combinations. The atmosphere is inviting, and the service is top-notch, with attentive staff ready to offer great recommendations. If you're in Jaco Beach, don’t miss Tsunami Sushi. It's a culinary experience that will leave you craving more!

This place was actually quite unique. It’s a bit different from your typical traditional sushi spot, but being in Costa Rica, you can tell they’ve added their own local fusion twist. It’s hard for me to label it a full five stars since I’ve been to Japan and tried some of the most exceptional sushi, but I honestly don’t have many complaints. The service was fairly quick, and I especially enjoyed the seafood trio with their signature mango sauce — that one really stood out. I’d definitely return to try more from their menu.

This is a must for Jaco! They accommodated gluten free very well, the waiter checked with the kitchen and came back to me with options for accommodations. The best sushi I have ever had, and reasonably priced as well.

Yummy sushi in Jaco! Great location, safe parking, lots of deals on rolls, and great servive.

I have been coming here for years and unfortunately, I came tonight and had the Worst experience of my entire life. My wife felt completely uncomfortable with Sebastion as our waiter And I 100% agree with her. When we came into sit down, he didn’t say a word to us To show he doesn’t have any personality at all….we ordered our drinks and he would not get them hovering over the table so we proceeded to try to order our sushi rolls and he literally would not leave we had to tell him that’s it please put our order in. Now me being a male, I usually don’t feel that uncomfortable, but this guy should not be working for a restaurant and if he was working for me, he would be gone after tonight. We were gonna come back tomorrow, but there’s no chance.

Delicious sushi, great service and amazing prices! ( Friday's special.)

Seafood restaurant on the beach. Very nice location. A little pricey but I got Lobster expected that. Good seafood Beware you will be charged for the bottled water if you agree to one. They do have water in pitcher no charge I still very much enjoyed it

Let me specify that this review is for the El Pelicano on the beach in Herradura. This is the tale of two nights. I had heard good things about this restaurant and also that they would cook your catch. I did catch some tuna and brought it to the restaurant to be prepared. To our delight, it was prepared fabulously, as my first picture indicates. Two nights later, we decided to bring the remainder of the tuna catch to El Pelicano to be cooked. Unfortunately, this time the tuna was completely botched; first undercooked and then overcooked, over spiced, and just plain awful, as the second picture indicates. Our waiter, who we liked, even conceded that the tuna was prepared poorly after he was shown the first picture. He then explained that on the first night we came, the chef prepared our tuna, and on the second night, a longtime employee, (who is apparently not a chef) did the cooking. Although the restaurant did comp our meal, it could not replace the ruined tuna or the ruined evening. My suggestion, if you go to this restaurant is to make sure that the actual chef is preparing the meal and not someone pretending to be a chef.

A Herradura beach classic. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is the perfect tropical beachside joint. The cerveche is awesome, fish tacos excellent, and the mariscos soup is delicious! Service is always with a smile. And the swing seats with a front row to the bay makes it all the better.

The best on the street in herradura. Ask about the market fresh fish ahead of time to see what you’ll be having. Food was good, service excellent. Road is right there and vehicle exhaust is prevalent throughout the open air dining area, especially seats with best view of playa de herradura.

I visited this restaurant due to its location near the sea. I had no idea how wonderful my lunch would have turned out to be. I ordered the Seabass, which was absolutely delicious. I also ordered a BAHIA drink which was also delicious. delicious enough for me to have two. I found this restaurant to be extraordinarily cute and different. The area where I sat were tables and attached to the ceiling above the tables you sat in swings. The staff was very friendly. The food was very affordable and very delicious.

Our family of seven had a wonderful dinner of 4 types of fish that some of us caught on a fishing trip the day before. They consulted on the preparation and it was delicious. Also, one would think that if you just handed the fish to the chef it would take longer than something from the menu but it was timely. And it was lovely to hear the waves while we waited. Beautiful meal in a relaxed setting.

We enjoyed the restaurant as it is in front of the sea and it is more calm. We had 2 dishes a ceviche that was very good because it had a bice combination of flavors ( i believe it is best to share the dish) and we had shrimp that were finely cooked but nothing spectacular. The staff was nice and the service was fast. We had Margaritas that were delicious.