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Jaco is an adventurer’s paradise and surfer’s dream. From this coastal town, you can experience surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, waterfall excursions, ATV tours, horseback riding tours, crocodile viewing tours, monkey viewing tours, and much more. These are some recommendations of where to stay in Jaco depending on your budget.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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Where to stay on your trip to Jaco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are travelling to Jaco, Costa Rica on a mid-range budget, you should check out Hotel Ibiza. This property has two swimming pools, breakfast options, a poolside bar, and a concierge that can help you book many tours and expeditions around Jaco. You can find rates and availability for Hotel Ibiza here<\/a>. If you are staying on a low-end budget and want a unique hostel experience, the cylinder rooms at Socialtel Jaco are some of the coolest rooms I’ve ever seen. Even if you do not want to stay in the cylinder room like I did, this property also offers shared dorms and private rooms with either a shared or private bathroom depending on your budget. To check rates and availability of Socialtel Jaco click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If an all-inclusive resort is more your vibe, there is also a Best Western in Jaco that offers all-inclusive stays. You can check out rates and availability here<\/a>. If you are staying on a high-level budget, there are also some amazing looking luxury hotels in Jaco and Herrerdura that you can discover on Tripadvisor here<\/a>. To find out more about excursions and things to do in Jaco, click here<\/a> to read my article about trips and available activities in Jaco and Montezuma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Cylinder rooms at Socialtel Jaco in Jaco, Costa Rica offer a unique place to stay for a few nights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jaco is an adventurer’s paradise and surfer’s dream. From this coastal town, you can experience surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, waterfall excursions, ATV tours, horseback riding tours, crocodile viewing tours, monkey viewing tours, and much more. These are some recommendations of where to stay in Jaco depending on your budget. This post contains affiliate links. 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