About Us

MI CASA ES SU CASA

Welcome to Jaco Inn Surf Camp where “mi casa es su casa.” We welcome all guests with open arms and invite everyone to make themselves at home while they are staying with us. Our beautiful, secluded jungle property offers privacy, comfort, and peace.

About Jaco Inn Surf Camp

Built 17 years ago, the main house was originally a family home. When the owner's two sons went off to college, he renovated their home into a hostel and began welcoming guests from around the world. Our motto of “mi casa es su casa” has roots in the family legacy of this beautiful property.


In addition to the hostel, there are various other family businesses on the property – a coffee roastery, a cafe, and a movement and arts studio. All work together seamlessly, creating a real sense of community behind our gates. We are inspired everyday by the friends, family, and travelers around us.


Our Foundations

Community

Our property is a large, welcoming space where we invite locals and travelers to come together in friendship, work, and enjoyment. We find that coming together allows life to flow more smoothly, whether it be for work or play. Everyone that stays with us is invited to join us in whatever we do – surf, eat, drink coffee, work in our gardens, yoga, or whatever else the day brings.

Sustainability

So much of what we love depends on the nature around us – the ocean, the jungle, the mountains. We do our best to preserve our natural ecosystems so that we can keep enjoying this little slice of paradise. That’s why you won’t find air conditioning (smart construction keeps our spaces naturally cool) or hot water (unnecessary in tropical climates) in our hostel. We also follow proper disposal practices and are continually improving our practices to operate as sustainably as possible.

Culture & Traditions

The owners of this property come from one of the first few families to settle in Playa Jaco and we do our best to keep their culture alive in a city that is now bustling. While the main avenue is full of cars and storefronts, behind our gates you’ll find a green oasis of palm trees, exotic flowers, and native medicinal plants. We invite our guests to experience the flavor of traditional Costa Rica home cookin’ every week. Here we can teach you how to peel coconuts, cook up some delicious gallo pinto, and brew up a soul-healing medicinal plant remedy.

Health

We love the richness of life we get to experience here in Costa Rica and we want to be able to enjoy this life for as long as possible. So we take care of ourselves with whole, delicious foods, frequent exercise, and plenty of nature. If you’re looking for a vacation that will make you feel better inside and out, you’ve come to the right place.

Surf

There is nothing better than the salty sea-spray on our skin and the sun on our backs during a surf session. We love the ocean and surfing is our passion – if you’re interested in learning, this is the place to be. Our surf instructor is a Jaco native, born and raised on the break right in front of our hostel. Not only will you learn how to surf, but you’ll discover the beauty of the ocean, the stoke of a great wave, and the history of surf in this coastal town.

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