Beaches of Jacó & Herradura
Every named beach along the Jacó & Herradura coast, on one map. Tap a beach for how to get there, what it is good for, and Blue Flag status.
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Playa Jacó
The closest full-service surf town to San Jose, with the beach a short walk from every hotel.
- Surfing
- Sunsets
- Walking
Playa Hermosa Blue Flag Turtle nesting
A World Surfing Reserve where olive ridley turtles nest on the same sand surfers compete on.
- Surfing
- Wildlife
- Sunsets
Playa Herradura
Home to the Los Sueños Marina, the base of Costa Rica's largest sportfishing fleet.
- Swimming
- Boat launch
- Walking
Playa Mantas Turtle nesting
One of the closest calm-water swimming beaches to San Jose, so it fills with weekend day-trippers.
- Swimming
- Wildlife
- Walking
Playa Blanca Turtle nesting
Noticeably whiter, thicker sand than the volcanic gray common along this coast.
- Swimming
- Sunsets
- Walking
Playa Agujas
A mellower longboard wave for days when Jacó and Playa Hermosa are blown out.
- Surfing
- Sunsets