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City/town information
Head north on Route 320 for 2.6 km
Turn left onto Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno/Costanera Sur/Route 34
For 19.5 km
Jacó – Main strip
Jacó is a town on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, southwest of the capital city, San José. It's known for its surf beaches and nightlife, and as a gateway to national parks. Rocky, gray-sand. Southeast, Hermosa Beach has big waves.
Keep in mind Jacó is just a small surf town, but you'll find plenty of great stores and boutiques throughout the area, mainly on the Avenida Pastor Diaz. Some of the local art is absolutely amazing. Local woods, custom clothing, jewelry and plenty of Costa Rican souvenirs can be found throughout town.
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Jaco
Head north on Route 320 for 2.6 km
Turn left onto Carr. Pacífica Fernández Oreamuno/Costanera Sur/Route 34
For 19.5 km
Jacó – Main strip
Jacó is a town on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, southwest of the capital city, San José. It's known for its surf beaches and nightlife, and as a gateway to national parks. Rocky, gray-sand. Southeast, Hermosa Beach has big waves.
Keep in mind Jacó is just a small surf town, but you'll find plenty of great stores and boutiques throughout the area, mainly on the Avenida Pastor Diaz. Some of the local art is absolutely amazing. Local woods, custom clothing, jewelry and plenty of Costa Rican souvenirs can be found throughout town.
Grocery stores
Auto Mercado in Herradura
20 minute drive south
In Plaza El Faro along main highway entrance to Herradura.
Auto Mercado, is the upscale supermarket chain in Costa Rica. This chain provides a lot of customized North American products that are not available in other grocery stores. Prices tend to be a bit higher, but so is the quality and the variety of the products offered.
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Auto Mercado Plaza Herradura
Auto Mercado in Herradura
20 minute drive south
In Plaza El Faro along main highway entrance to Herradura.
Auto Mercado, is the upscale supermarket chain in Costa Rica. This chain provides a lot of customized North American products that are not available in other grocery stores. Prices tend to be a bit higher, but so is the quality and the variety of the products offered.
Mas x Menos in Jacó
30 minute drive south
In Avenida Pastor Diaz, Jacó
The Mas x Menos chain supermarket offers lower prices than Auto Mercado, but the selection of imported produce is a bit smaller. Still, you can do all your basic grocery shopping here.
MasXMenos
MasXMenosMas x Menos in Jacó
30 minute drive south
In Avenida Pastor Diaz, Jacó
The Mas x Menos chain supermarket offers lower prices than Auto Mercado, but the selection of imported produce is a bit smaller. Still, you can do all your basic grocery shopping here.
Small convenience stores in Quebrada Ganado: Super Kamelyn & Super Daniela
11 minute drive south
Along main highway in Quebrada Ganado
Local costarrican style grocery stores with selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, and other essentials.
Super Kámelyn
Small convenience stores in Quebrada Ganado: Super Kamelyn & Super Daniela
11 minute drive south
Along main highway in Quebrada Ganado
Local costarrican style grocery stores with selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, and other essentials.
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Why Visit Central Pacific Costa Rica
The Central Pacific Region of Costa Rica is a narrow strip of coastal land that stretches from the port of Puntarenas to south of Manuel Antonio. Sandy beaches and protected wildlife are two primary draws to this area. The magnificent beaches, flanked by spectacular cliffs, create an awe-inspiring landscape; and with its combination of ocean panorama and lush tropical vegetation, Costa Rica’s Central Pacific has scenery unlike any other.
This area offers the tourists sun, sand, tropical beaches, fun, parties, music, good food, and incredible places to explore and enjoy turning it into one o