Jaco Inn Surf Club Central Pacific - Dominical, Hermosa & Jaco, Costa Rica
Jaco Inn Surf Club has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
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Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and only a few steps away from the surf break, our property is situated in the heart of Jaco.
Although perfect waves tumble on to beautiful shores all around Costa Rica, Playa Jaco is one of the best beaches to experience surfing. Jaco offers a break that is suitable for beginners and, at the same time, challenging to more advanced surfers. However, surfing is not all there is to experience here – the town of Jaco itself is a melting pot of culture, language, and lifestyles. Whether you’re looking for a post to surf yoga stretch, a healthy and tasty meal or some funky tunes, our staff can help direct you in the right direction.
A quiet oasis tucked away in the heart of Jaco, our property is the perfect home base from which to experience all the excitement Jaco has to offer. The tropical gardens surrounding our property are a pleasant, shady contrast to the heat baked streets of the town. After a day spent surfing under the hot sun, stretching your body during yoga class, or enjoying one of the many activities that Jaco has to offer, Jaco Inn has all the comforts of home to rest your tired feet. With clean, comfortable rooms, and a variety of open, common spaces there is plenty of time to relax in private or connect with fellow travelers. Our staff is happy to provide any information about events and tours within Jaco and nearby areas. In addition to accommodation, we also offer surf and yoga packages. We will work directly with you in creating a package that is suitable to your needs and skill level.
Jaco Inn Surf Club has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
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jaco Inn Surf Club and Hostel was awesome! The staff was great; very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. The accommodations were basic but everything that I needed was available. The price definitely meets the value. The location was key for me. It is located near everything but the property stays calm and quiet because it has a lot natural surroundings.
I recommend the coffee at Cafe Bohio and a solid meal at Chanita Pacific (a small soda just a couple minutes away).
My surf lessons were amazing and my instructor was the best. I went in with a little knowledge and beginner surfing background and he tailored everything to my abilities. His feedback and support lead to results and I feel much more confident in my surfing skills. Jaco Beach is a great place to learn and Hermosa (10 min away) has the waves for more advanced levels.
Jaco Inn accommodations were very nice and the grounds are nature friendly and well kept. The price is set well for this beautiful quiet property that allows you to relax and still have direct access to the town. Jaco is a unique beach/surf town with a little bit of everything for all different types of travelers. The town wakes up around 9ish and stays up late. It is quiet during the day and has a nightlife for the party people. Because Jaco can get a little congested with people and cars, Jaco Inn provided a great central location that has a real secluded feel to it. A huge perk is that Jaco Inn's property has the only coffee roaster in town and it's cafe sits on the property's street front.
I have done surf lessons at 3 different places and Jair Perez and Jaco Inn were by far the best. From start to finish Jair tailored my lessons based off of my previous knowledge and practice and it was seamless. The part of the beach he took me to was really nice and the waves met my skill level. Aside from the surf, all the people involved with Jaco Inn were amazing and down to earth people.
We provide Airport Transfers from and to Juan Santamaria and they can be booked in the booking steps.
Instructors
Juan Calderon
Main Surf Beach: Jaco Beach
Beginner Surf Lessons
What You Will Learn:
- Learning the perfect stance starts in the sand – learn to "pop-up" before paddling out.
- Paddling is the foundation of surfing – correct posture and technique is essential in catching the perfect waves.
- Learning how to handle your board in the water and preventing possible injuries.
- With the basics covered, the next step is standing up!
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Advanced Surf Lessons
Private Surf Lessons
Surf Guide
Yoga
Playa Hermosa, Jaco (Hermosa Beach)
Level: Advanced
Playa Hermosa de Jaco is a small surfing village just south of Jaco, in the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica. Known for consistent wave break throughout the year, it is one of Costa Rica's largest and most famous beaches. This black sand beach stretches from end to end, 12 km of beachfront, with 7 km accessible by car and wide open to an expanse of surf breaks. In 2009, Playa Hermosa hosted the ISA Billabong World Games, the largest event in this region to date.
Calle Madrigal
Level: Beginner
Far south end of Jaco Beach, suited mostly for beginners and longboarders. Works only 1 to 2 hours on each side of high tide. Great when small, but closes out when it gets head high. Very safe beach to surf and swim.
Bohio Street
Level: Intermediate
This spot has little more speed and wave little bigger than the south.
Herradura SUP
Level: All Levels
SUP the waters of the Playa Herradura, enjoying gorgeous views of the rain forest and local wildlife. We will cover all the basics you need to look like you’ve been paddling for years: proper stance, paddling technique, turning and more.
The bigger swell season in the Central Pacific area is from May to November with waves consistently from 2-6 feet, sometimes bigger. Costa Rica's summer months & dry season is from December to April. Waves tend to be really fun clean 3-4 foot.
Surfing Jaco
The main beach in this surf town is a long 3 km beach break good for beginners and intermediates with many different peaks. If the swell gets above head high it tends to close out. South of the bay is Roca Loca, a right reef break that can hold up 10 feet at times.
Further south is Hermosa beach. It has a really good vibe to hang out, meet people and get in the water every day. It is a 7km long dark sandy beach breaks that works best on high tide. If you want to escape the crowd head further south. The beach packs a punch and when it's bigger it will rip those board shorts right off you and challenge even the best surfer.
Further along the coast you will find Esterillos about 10k south of Hermosa. Another fun beach break that is a swell magnet and if your looking for an uncrowded wave, take a walk down the beach and pick a peak.
Still heading south you will find other spots include Seco, Bejuco and Playa Espadilla, a great beginners surf beach in the popular surf town of Manuel Antonio.
Surfing Dominical
Less crowded than other surf towns in Costa Rica. Dominical is a much longer trek from San José so it does not tend to get the same amount of surfers that Jaco has. Dominical is a wave magnet and has been called the most consistent surf spot in Costa Rica. The towns main break, Playa Dominical works best on Mid to high tide as at low tide it can be just a shore dump. It tends to be a better spot for Advanced, intermediates as it can get powerful.
2km south is Dominicalito, a beachbreak that is great for beginners. Further on 1 km is The point, with rides of up to 250 meters! There are many more breaks to be discovered, and teh further on south you go the emptier the breaks.
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