Location | The Pearl Jaco Beach, Costa Rica

The Pearl sits in the center of Jacó Beach, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast — the country's most accessible and established Pacific destination. Restaurants, surf breaks, shops, and nightlife are steps from the front entrance. The beach is 300 meters away.

Getting Here

Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José is 90 minutes by car. Direct flights operate daily from major North American hubs including Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, and Toronto. No connecting flights, no regional puddle-jumpers — land and drive straight to Jacó.

About Jacó Beach

Jacó is Costa Rica's most complete Pacific beach town, running year-round rather than concentrated in a single high season. The town has a population that is roughly 50% local, 50% expat — with English widely spoken and a well-established international community already in place. Within walking distance of The Pearl: restaurants, surf schools, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, and some of the best sport fishing on the Pacific coast.

All major banks and public services operate out of Jacó
Restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping centers open year-round
Public and private medical care available in town
Manuel Antonio National Park, 45 minutes south
Carara National Park, 15 minutes north
World-class surfing, sport fishing, zip-lining, ATV tours, and golf nearby
Cost of living estimated 30–50% lower than major US and Canadian cities

The Tourism Market

Costa Rica recorded 2.37 million air arrivals from January through November 2025, with North American visitors accounting for nearly 70% of the total. American tourist arrivals grew 3.3% year-over-year. November 2025 was the strongest November since 2018. The Central Pacific corridor — anchored by Jacó — continues to outperform as the most accessible region for visitors arriving through San José.

New highway infrastructure has significantly reduced drive times from the capital and expanded the catchment of day visitors from San José, fueling consistent demand for accommodation, dining, and real estate in the area.

The Real Estate Case

Jacó real estate has seen steady appreciation, with mid-market properties projected at 3–8% gains and premium locations up to 12% in 2025–2026. Foreign nationals can own fully titled property in Costa Rica with the same rights as citizens — no residency requirements, no caps, no forced local partnerships. Transactions are in US dollars. Annual property tax sits at 0.25% of registered value, among the lowest in the hemisphere.

For buyers combining personal use with rental income, Jacó's year-round demand across multiple visitor segments — surfers, families, retirees, digital nomads — means occupancy stays consistent rather than crashing between seasons.