A mellower longboard wave for days when Jacó and Playa Hermosa are blown out.
Playa Agujas is a small, low-key beach about 20 minutes north of Jacó near Punta Leona, set in a semi-protected bay with rocky shores and a river mouth at its south end where an estuary meets the ocean. It draws mostly local surfers and paddleboarders rather than tourists, offering gentler longboard-friendly waves when Jacó and Playa Hermosa are too big. The beach is short, walkable end to end in about 15 minutes, with a small informal community offering board rentals and lessons.
Turn off Highway 34 north of Herradura toward Playa Agujas; the road turns to unpaved but stays flat, passable in a sedan except in the rainiest months.
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Herradura
Sailing Los Sueños offers fully private catamaran and yacht charters from Los Sueños Marina, serving Jacó, Villa Caletas, and Playa Hermosa. Trips include half day coastal sails, full day tours to Tortuga Island, and sunset cruises with snorkeling, paddle boarding, meals, and drinks. Every charter is exclusive to a single group.
Herradura
A yoga operator offering sunset classes at the Los Sueños Beach Club in Herradura, open to all levels with mats provided. A relaxed, drop-in option for visitors staying around the marina.
Herradura
Blue Marlin Sportfishing books a range of charter boats out of Los Sueños Marina, from mid-size sportfishers to offshore vessels over 40 feet. Charters target blue marlin, sailfish, dorado, and roosterfish on both offshore and inshore trips. Boats come with bilingual crews and tournament-grade tackle.