Garabito canton covers an area of 316.31 km ² and has a population of 11.259 inhabitants. Garabito canton is subdivided into two districts: Jaco and Tárcoles. Garabito in climate experiences two seasons: rainy and dry. The dry season occurs from December to April and the rainy season from May to November and temperatures range between 23 ° C to 33 ° C. The average water temperature is 24 ° C throughout the year. During August when WSG will take place rain was forecast for what is good may come prepared with lightweight jackets.


Jaco Beach is located 2 hours from San Jose, making it one of the closest beaches of Juan Santamaria International Airport located in Alajuela (25 minutes from the capital San José). Access is very easy, very convenient for taking a flight and drive to Jacó.

In Garabito most people speak English. The official currency of Costa Rica is the colon and colon Garabito also receive dollars which can be exchanged at local banks also change euros to colones. The current exchange rate in public banks is about 1 $ = 590 colones.

Transportation in and around Jaco is quite simple. The city is small enough, which makes walking from one end to another is not an impossible feat. But there are plenty of taxis that can take you to the destination of your choice.

Jaco is not large, but there are many things to do. Different tours, ATV, canopy, cable car, sky diving, kayaking, horseback riding, diving, sport fishing, boating and cruises. There are also tour operators offering day tours, for example from horseback tours to the luxurious sport fishing tours and kayaking. One of the major attractions of the community is surfing, the waves here are considered large and streams.

In recent years, the city of Jacó has witnessed an incredible development, one can find hotels, restaurants (both fast food and restaurants), ice cream shops, furniture stores, pharmacies, supermarkets, shops, bakeries, car rentals, clinics medical, hardware stores, banks, appliance stores, educational institutions, real estate, spas and other businesses in general. Moreover, Garabito has all utilities requiring community: Clinical Social Security Fund, Red Cross, Police (Tourist, Rural and Municipal), sports facilities, recreational parks, schools and public schools, church and office government.

There are numerous small shops on the main street that runs parallel to the water. Most offer such things as jewelry, fabric, surf clothes, knick-knacks, and souvenirs. There are the many surf shops offer a variety of new and used tables of the most recognized global brands and it is important that delegations know in case of need. There are also several shopping centers that house several stores and ATMs.

South of Jacó and a five minute drive is Playa Hermosa, the next venue for the World Surf. Considered one of the best places to surf, is one of the most consistent beach breaks and desired the Pacific coast, where deep sea water and exposure to different swells have created a variety of sandbars. There is one located in front of Hotel Terraza del Pacífico. With tide either high or low when conditions are good you can see spectacular barreling.

The black sand at midday is hot, and if not using some type of footwear your feet will burn, but the beach is beautiful and surrounded by incredible nature. At the end of the beach to a Wildlife Refuge to protect the green sea turtle nesting. The turtles come to this beach from June to December to spawn.

This community is also under development, offers many facilities such as restaurants, lodging, tours, among many other attractions. Garabito is a natural landscape in which to live an unforgettable experience.