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Regional Comparison: Jacó vs Guanacaste vs the Central Valley

Comparison: Jacó versus Playas del Coco (Guanacaste) and Escazú (Central Valley).

Updated: October 30, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Los Sueños resort grounds and Herradura Bay (aerial), Central Pacific · Photo: WildPhotography.com

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Regional comparison

	Jacó	Playas del Coco	Escazú
Climate	Hot and humid; distinct rainy season	Long dry season	Cooler
Airport	SJO, ~1 h 30 min	Liberia, ~25 min	SJO, ~30 min
Feel	Beach, surf	Beach, quieter	Urban, residential

Examples in other regions

Guanacaste: Serena in Playas del Coco has 85 m² 3-bedroom units from $318,000.

Central Valley: Casa Favorita has lots in Condominio Vistara, San Antonio de Escazú.

For Jacó itself, see RealtyCostaRica.com. Presale pricing is as published; confirm current terms.