Restaurant

El Hicaco

Jacó, Central Pacific · $$$

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Family-owned beachfront seafood restaurant on Jacó Beach with terrace seating and sunset views over the Pacific. Known for lobster prepared several ways plus ceviche, calamari, and red snapper, it has served fresh seafood for more than 45 years. Live music runs on weekends.

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Approximate location. El Hicaco serves the Jacó area; contact them for the exact spot.

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