About Jaco

Jaco is one of the most active and vibrant beach towns in Costa Rica. For years, Jaco has been a favorite weekend beach getaway for city-dwellers in the nation’s capital of San Jose, which is just a 1.5-hour drive inland. With a convenient location and great surf, Jaco is a popular national and international tourist destination – easily accessed from the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, which still offers the greatest selection of international flights to and from Costa Rica.

This bustling town is more like a small city, with a strong infrastructure and streets lined with surf shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs, With a vibrant, year-round tourist industry, real estate in Jaco can be especially appealing to commercially-minded investors. Additionally, Jaco is a popular location for foreigners looking for beach properties – mainly apartments and condos – at reasonable prices. The town does have a reputation for some seedy nightlife that attracts young backpackers and older, single travelers, but if you enjoy being in the center of it all, downtown can be an exciting, affordable place to live.

For those looking for a bit more peace and quiet, Jaco real estate also features several nearby, upscale residential communities. The famous Los Sueños Resort is just a 5-minute drive from downtown Jaco and offers a wide variety of high-end luxury villas for sale. This community is a world unto itself with pristine landscaping and a paved boardwalk featuring shopping, banks and a selection of great restaurants and bars. In addition, Los Sueños is a great for those with a passion for golf and sailing – with an award-winning, 18-hole golf course and full-service marina with access to some of the best sport fishing on the Pacific.

One thing is sure, if you’re looking for convenience, excitement, great surf and a lively tourist industry, Jaco real estate is hard to beat. The surrounding area offers something for everyone – from the younger crowd to families and retirees. Our team at Coldwell Banker offers an expansive database of listings around Jaco to help you find the best property at the best price.