Tortuga Island Snorkel and Sunset Cruise from Jacó
Tortuga Island snorkel and sunset cruise. The listing says it departs from the public dock at Los Sueños Marina, Herradura.
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The coast at a glance, north to south
- Playa Herradura & Los Sueños: a curved bay with a marina, about 10 minutes north of Jacó by road. Most boat trips to Tortuga Island leave from here.
- Jacó: the main town beach, about 3 km of dark sand with surf, restaurants and most services.
- Playa Hermosa (Garabito): a long, open beach a few minutes south, known for powerful surf.
- Esterillos: quieter beaches further south along Route 34.
Schematic list, not to scale. Drive times are typical and depend on traffic.
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