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Jacó

Costa Rica's established surf-and-nightlife town, with real freediving and dive infrastructure.

In Jacó, a mid-range month runs about $1,950 (CRC 875,698), typical internet speeds are around Up to 50 Mbps and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 65% of cities

Internet3.4/10

Slower internet than about 65% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking5.3/10

Weaker coworking than about 50% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness1.7/10

Fewer wellness options than about 95% of cities

Getting There4.4/10

Harder to reach than about 65% of cities

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34 categories for Jacó, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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