Snorkeling, surfing and the beach are the headline acts in Jacó, but families with kids are always looking for something easy to do in the late afternoon or evening — and Jaco Mini Golf is one of the best answers. It's a fun, all-ages mini-golf course right in town, and it comes up a lot when guests ask us what to do with the kids on a Jacó trip.
What to expect
Jaco Mini Golf is a family-friendly putting course set in tropical greenery, with holes that are fun for little kids and still a nice challenge for the grown-ups — no golf experience needed. The course winds through brightly painted lanes with fun animal obstacles (frogs, a swan, a penguin, even a crocodile) and a great tropical-sunset mural along the back wall. It's right by the Jaco Walk open-air plaza, and there's a trampoline for the kids plus snacks nearby, so you can easily turn it into a relaxed evening out.
Good to know
Where: the Jaco Walk open-air plaza in central Jacó, Costa Rica, just off the main street. Hours: listings report it open daily, roughly midday to about 10:00pm — great for after the beach. Hours and pricing can change, so it's worth checking its Google Maps or social page, or calling ahead, before you head over.
Why it's great with kids
- All ages can play — from toddlers to grandparents, everyone gets a turn and a few laughs.
- Shade and evening hours — a perfect activity once the midday sun is too much, or after dinner.
- Food on site — snacks and a restaurant mean nobody melts down from hunger mid-round.
- Right in town — easy to reach from most Jacó hotels and villas, no long drive.
Make it an easy family day: mini golf, then a private chef dinner
Here's how we like to plan a relaxed family evening in Jacó: beach in the morning, a round of mini golf in the late afternoon, and then come back to the villa and let us handle dinner. A private chef dinner from Jaco Beach Chef is the perfect end to a busy family day — no packing the kids back into the car, no restaurant wait, no cleanup. We cook a fresh, kid-and-grown-up-friendly meal right in your villa kitchen and clean it all up after.
We can do pizza night and burgers the kids will love, a fresh-catch seafood dinner for the adults, a Hawaiian-style pig roast for a bigger group, or a mix of everything on the same table. Looking for more to do? See our guides to crocodile tours near Jacó and surf lessons in Jacó Beach to round out the trip.
Plan your family trip
Want help putting together an easy Jacó week — activities for the kids plus stress-free private chef dinners at your villa? Message us with your dates and group size and we'll build it around you. Reach us anytime at www.jacobeachchef.com or +506 6079 6435.