Garabito Canton lies along the north-central Pacific coast between Punta Loros near the town of Tivives and the mouth of the Tusubres River.Jaco is located 108 km from San José. National and international tourism is one of the main economic activities of the canton, as well as agriculture and livestock on a smaller scale. In addition, the field of construction has boosted the local economy in recent years. In Garabito there are tourist sites such as Punta Leona, Playa Hermosa (Costa Rica), Herradura Beach, Carara National Park and Jaco, the head of the canton.
The beaches of Garabito make your trip an unforgettable experience. Discover these beautiful beaches of white and dark sand that will allow you to take a relaxing bath in its warm crystalline waters, in addition to offering you a great variety of water sports, such as snorkeling or surfing.
On the beaches of Garabito, surfing is one of the water sports par excellence, since most of the beaches have a strong swell where you can surf waves of up to 3 or 4 meters. An example of this is the Jaco Beach, where the Surf World Cup was held in 2009. Others, such as Playa Blanca or Playa Herradura, are suitable for beginner or intermediate level surfers who wish to learn and improve their skills. In addition, these beaches offer you an impressive paradise landscape covered with abundant vegetation.