Ready to get your heart racing? Discover the best extreme outdoor activities you must try in Jaco.
While Jaco is famous for its waves and fishing, the surrounding rainforest mountains are an absolute playground for adrenaline junkies. Here are the top 5 adventure tours you must experience:
### 1. ATV Off-Road Jungle Tours
Trade the beach for the mud! Hop on an automatic ATV and climb the steep, rugged trails of the tropical rainforest. You’ll splash through shallow river crossings and reach panoramic viewpoints where the mountains meet the Pacific Ocean.
### 2. Canopy Ziplining
Fly like a macaw through the treetops. The zipline courses near Jaco are world-class, featuring lines stretching over half a kilometer long. It is the closest you will ever get to flying, suspended hundreds of feet above the jungle floor.
### 3. Whitewater Rafting on the Savegre River
Prepare to get soaked! The Savegre and Naranjo rivers offer thrilling Class III and IV rapids. Guided by expert rivermen, you will navigate plunging drops and rushing waters surrounded by towering green canyons.
### 4. Waterfall Rappelling (Canyoning)
Why hike to a waterfall when you can rappel down it? Canyoning involves wearing a climbing harness and slowly descending down the face of a rushing waterfall. It requires no previous experience but serious courage.
### 5. Surf Lessons on Hermosa Beach
Playa Hermosa, located just south of Jaco, is a world-renowned surfing destination. While the main break is for pros, nearby coves offer excellent, powerful waves for intermediate surfers looking to step up their game.
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