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Extreme ATV Ride + Jungle Bungee-Jumping
Imagine ripping through muddy rocky roads, crossing rapid rivers, hauling up steep mountains, and dodging cattle on winding roads high in the hills, topped off with a precarious bungee-swing with vistas of mountains in the lush jungle. You will be left breathlessly exhilarated. ATV riding in Jaco can range from family friendly in a side-by-side buggy to solo riding on a high velocity energy machine. Along the ride, you will be able to enjoy the thrill of the speed of an ATV, rivers and waterfalls, the beautiful jungle, eat a termite with a local, find the heart of palms, and perhaps spot a sloth or a monkey. Depending on your route, you may reach the top of the hill where you can eat fresh, local, hand-made empanadas at a small restaurant overlooking a valley. Make sure you have a shot of Chile-Guaro before you step walk a shaky wooden plank that delivers you to an exhilarating bungee swing high over the canopy and valley.
Horseback Riding to Hidden Waterfall
Horseback riding in Jaco takes you up the mountains, deep into the jungle, to a beautiful hidden waterfall and swimming hole. Depending on your equestrian skill level, you will either walk, trot, or gallop through the jungle with your local guide. You may hear tropical birds, macaws, parrots, or even a monkey howling as you trot past huge ferns, old growth trees, and numerous small waterfalls and streams. Horseback riding in Jaco has everything from family friendly tours to individual fast-paced tours for those with equestrian experience.
Surfing Lessons
Nothing is better than jumping into the sea with a surfboard and catching the beautiful swells of the renowned surfing destination of Jaco. Once you make it past the break, you will be treated to sweeping views of jungle mountains, and may be lucky enough to bob on the ocean next to a flock of local pelicans. From beginners to experts, waves for anyone’s capability can be found at Jaco beach depending on the tides.
Sport Fishing
When you already thought Jaco, had it all, one more sport to add for all of the thrill-seekers and adventure lovers. Sport fishing and deep sea-sea fishing in Jaco is world-renowned. Sport fishing is available for full or half day tours, both in-shore and offshore. Costa Rica inshore and offshore fishing is among the best in the world due to the wide array of plentiful fish that are plentiful in the waters in and around Costa Rica. It is one of the best places to fish in all of Costa Rica. Among the many varieties of fish are: marlin, tuna, sailfish mahi-mahi, red snapper, rooster fish, wahoo and more. Come have an unforgettable experience catching up to 60 lb red snapper off the coast of remote beaches and deserted islands here in Jaco.
Canyoning for Wildlife Watching
Enjoy a heart pumping experience as you rappel down steep cliffs amongst tropical waterfalls. Located just outside of Jaco, you will drive into the mountains past interesting flora and fauna with stunning views of the ocean and countryside. You will learn the ropes of rappelling with all of the proper gear and technique to make your adventure a success. Not only will you zip over rivers and descent waterfalls, there is cliff jumping and swimming in remote and pristine pools. Adventurers must be in good shape for this wilderness experience. Five days, and five epic adventures for those wishing to go off the beaten path in Jaco, Costa Rica.
