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Coastal Itineraries

Coastal Itineraries

Routes along the Central Pacific coast, from one easy day to a long weekend.

Updated: October 30, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

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Jacó Beach on a clear morning
Jacó Beach on a clear morning · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Coastal Itineraries

Jacó vs Herradura vs Playa Hermosa: Choosing Your Beach Base

Three beaches within about 20 minutes of each other, three very different stays.

Sailboats in a Pacific harbor, Costa Rica
Sailboats in a Pacific harbor, Costa Rica · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Coastal Itineraries

Tortuga Island from Jacó: How the Trips Differ

Several operators run Tortuga Island trips from the Jacó side. Here is how to tell them apart.

Sunset over Jacó Beach, Central Pacific
Sunset over Jacó Beach, Central Pacific · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Coastal Itineraries

A Coastal Photography Guide to Jacó

The Central Pacific faces west, so sunsets are the daily show. Here is how to make the most of them.

Los Sueños resort grounds and Herradura Bay (aerial), Central Pacific
Los Sueños resort grounds and Herradura Bay (aerial), Central Pacific · Photo: WildPhotography.com
Coastal Itineraries

A Relaxed Two-Day Coastal Route

Two easy days that show the variety of this coast.