A great guys trip to Jacó Beach, Costa Rica is a mix of big adventures by day and the villa-and-nightlife scene by night. The good news: Jacó is one of the best adventure hubs in the country, with almost everything bookable within a short drive. Here are the best activities to book for your stag party, from your Jaco Beach Chef at www.jacobeachchef.com.
Catamaran & booze-cruise boat day
The number-one group activity in Jacó. A private or shared catamaran gets the whole crew on the water for snorkeling, swimming, drinks, and sunset views. It's the easiest “everyone's into it” day of the trip and a classic stag-party centerpiece. Most boat days run a few hours with music, a swim-and-snorkel stop, and drinks included, so it doubles as the trip's big group photo op.
ATV & off-road tours
Rip through jungle trails, river crossings, and mountain backroads on an ATV tour. It's high-energy, a little muddy, and exactly the kind of thing a guys trip remembers — plus the views over the coast are unreal.
Surfing Jacó's famous waves
Jacó is a world-class surf town. Beginners can grab a group lesson right off the main beach, while experienced guys can chase the better breaks nearby. Even the non-surfers usually get a kick out of trying to stand up.
Waterfalls & white-water rafting
Cool off with a waterfall day — hiking, jumping, and swimming in jungle pools — or crank the adrenaline with a white-water rafting trip on one of the nearby rivers. Both get the group out into Costa Rica's wild side and back in time for a chef dinner.
Sport fishing & more
Jacó is a launch point for Pacific sport fishing — charter a boat and chase mahi-mahi, tuna, and marlin. Add in zip-lining, golf, and beach days, and there's more than enough to fill a long weekend. Your VIP host can line these up so you're not juggling a dozen booking sites. If anyone in the crew has a bucket-list item — a canopy zip-line, a sunset horseback ride on the beach, or a round at a nearby course — mention it and we'll try to work it into the schedule.
How to build the perfect itinerary
Our advice: pick one big water day (boat or fishing), one adrenaline day (ATV, rafting, or waterfalls), and leave a day for the beach, pool, and recovery. Fuel it all with a private chef so the crew eats well between adventures — see how it fits together at www.jacobeachchef.com.
Let's build your trip
Tell us your dates and group size and we'll help you pick a villa and line up the activities. Message us on WhatsApp to start planning your Jacó guys trip.