Jaco White Sand Beach: Snorkel with a Local

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Playa Mantas

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Jaco’s sole white sand beach is a hidden treasure in the country and region. It stands as one of Costa Rica’s most renowned landmarks. Guided by local Costa Rican, Rolando, visitors can enjoy a personal snorkeling experience. This exclusive spot remains undiscovered by tourists and those unfamiliar with the area.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Punta Leona - Embark on a hike from Playa Mantas to Playa Blanca via Punta Leona.
It is highly recommended to wear comfortable shoes, sandals, or footwear with good traction suitable for walking and hiking.
After Playa Mantas, continue your hike over Punta Leona, the point that separates the two beaches.
Take a moment to enjoy the views and…

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Use of snorkeling equipment
Snacks
Photos and video of your experience

What's Not Included

Comfortable shoes, sandals or footwear for walking and hiking (highly recommended)

Location

Playa Mantas

In the case of you having your own transportation we will meet you at your location and you may follow us to destination. Please provide a contact on WhatsApp so we may coordinate meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Darcie_b

Jan 29, 2026

Awesome snorkeling and wildlife viewing - Rolando was awesome! He picked us up at our hotel , was informative and patient with my friend who had never snorkeled! In redo me experience , beautiful secluded beach , awesome water, loads if fish !!! Many Macaws on our walk !! What a great experience we had and there's more !!! We didn't see monkeys at the beach so Rolando gave us a special treat with sloths and Mo kiss on the way back and souvenirs . A great local guide too 💜💜 I would highly recommend this experience , it was picture perfect !

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Isabelle_s

Jan 10, 2026

We liked everything. ... - We liked everything. We had time for snorkeling and for the beach. No stress. The very nice guide.

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Brockm490

Jan 6, 2026

Great experience. Great guide. Best thing we did near Jaco. - Rolando is the man!! We booked last minute and he waited on us to meet him on our time schedule. Location is a hidden gem that you must visit if you’re in the Jaco area.

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Chefrussell77

Dec 25, 2025

Jaco Snorkeling --> Best Tour Guide - This is the one! Book it! Rolando, the owner operator, and the locations he takes you too are 100% the best. If you are looking for Pura Vida, this is it. Laid back, beautiful locations, GREAT snorkeling. We fed monkeys, saw Macaws, and so much underwater wildlife. Rolando is very patient, knowledgeable, and took wonderful care of our family.

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Natalia_v

Dec 4, 2025

Best tour in Jaco - I had the best time on this tour! To start off Rolando was very generous for taking me as the only person on the tour. He was very professional and knowledgeable about Jaco and Costa Rica in general. I loved seeing the monkeys and the snorkeling. He brought fruits as well and went above and beyond to accommodate me. He also offered me a surfing class which was amazing! Don’t hesitate to book with Rolando in Jaco you will have the best experience!

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Aimee_c

Nov 1, 2025

Best tour ever - Rolando was awesome! Super professional but also really fun and easygoing. He showed us all the best spots and really knew his stuff about the area and the ocean life. He spoke fluent English and Spanish, so it was super easy to understand everything he explained. He made sure everyone felt comfortable in the water and even helped us find fish while snorkeling. Afterward, he had fresh fruit waiting for us, which was such a nice touch! We also got to feed the monkeys which was definitely one of the highlights of the day. Rolando was really accommodating and made the whole trip feel relaxed and enjoyable. Just a heads-up: make sure to bring a bathing suit and a towel! We had such a great time and will 100% be booking with him again next time we’re here.

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Charlotte_d

Sep 5, 2025

Personalized service from a knowledgable local - You'll be given the supplies and guidance to have a safe and fun snorkeling experience. Plan to see a variety of animals and enjoy fresh tropical fruits with a kind Tico guide. We loved it!

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N3176ntrebeccar

Aug 10, 2025

Amazing snorkeling in paradise - Amazing time snorkeling with my teenage sons. Rolando was very knowledgeable and an amazing host. The locations he chose had so many fish and marine life, it was like swimming inside an aquarium.

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Carissa

Jul 31, 2025

Great family tour on a beautiful beach! - This tour was great! Rolando was very helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive. We saw many varieties of fish snorkeling, a sloth, and lots of macaws. I recommend this tour. It’s a great way to spend half a day on a beautiful beach!

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Matthew_p

Jul 23, 2025

Ronaldo and his team ... - Ronaldo and his team were amazing. Did an excellent job with our girls (5 and 7 years old) Saw so many fish and wildlife during our activities.

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From $89

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult