Located two and a half miles (four kilometers) north of the popular resort destination known as Jaco, Herradura is home to Costa Rica’s only full-service, 5-star marina. This fact has resulted in the area’s reputation as “The Fishing Capital of Costa Rica.”
Because of its position just 2 hours from the international airport in San Jose, Herradura and its neighboring resort areas have grown exponentially since tourism reached Costa Rica in the 20th Century. The town is also sometimes referred to as Herradura Bay or Herradura Beach.
Other attractions
With a sweeping bay and several rivers emptying into the ocean, Herradura is a natural playground ripe for exploration. Most of the excursions in the area fall into the category of adventure activities, including river rafting, tubing, horseback riding, canopy ziplining and jungle wildlife tours. As “The Fishing Capital of Costa Rica,” Herradura also offers the opportunity to partake in deep sea fishing. Stand-up paddleboarding, jet ski tours and river kayaking round out an impressive list of watersports available.
Getting there
The closest international airport to Herradura is Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Juan. The journey from the airport to Herradura takes about 2 hours and can be completed by bus, rental car or private transfer. If you choose to base yourself at Jaco Beach, there are buses that circulate between Jaco and Herradura every hour.
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