jaco beach costa rica is on the west central coast of costa rica's puntarenas province, on the pacific ocean side of the country. what started as a small surfing village popular with costa ricans from all over the pacific coast, has developed into the most popular and visited tourism destination in the whole country. as the closest and most developed beach town from costa rica's juan santa maria international airport in san jose, jaco is only a 1 hour and 10 minute ride from the airport.