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Every Saturday, the Jaco Farmers Market (Feria del Agricultor) comes alive with local vendors selling fresh Costa Rican produce and artisan goods. What to Look For Tropical Fruits : Fresh mangoes, papayas, pineapples, and maracuyá (passion fruit) picked at peak ripeness. The flavor is incomparable! Local Coffee : Freshly roasted Costa Rican beans from nearby plantations. Stock up for your stay and take some home! Fresh Coconuts : Vendors will crack them open for you on the sp

Jaco is a premier destination for sport fishing, with abundant marine life and expert charter services year-round. What You'll Catch Sailfish : Peak season November to May. These acrobatic fighters are the most sought-after catch in Costa Rica. Marlin : Blue and black marlin are caught year-round, with blue marlin peaking May to September. Mahi Mahi (Dorado) : These colorful fish are abundant May to November and make excellent table fare. Roosterfish : Inshore fishing for the

Jaco is known for its main beach, but the area has incredible hidden gems that locals cherish. 1. Playa Hermosa Playa Hermosa is just 5 minutes south of Jaco, this black sand beach is a surfer's paradise. Strong waves make it ideal for experienced surfers, and it's much quieter than Jaco Beach . Best for surfers, not ideal for swimming. 2. Playa Herradura Playa Herradura is a horseshoe-shaped bay on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast, just north of Jacó. A peaceful, curv