Jaco Snorkel Customer Testimonials #56

Look up and you never know what you'll see. This one's a showstopper from a Snorkel Jaco morning at Playa Mantas, the secluded white-sand cove about 25 minutes north of Jacó — a wild scarlet macaw sitting right in the trees above the beach. The wildlife here, above and below the water, is a big part of why guests call it the best snorkel tour Jaco beach has.

Watch a moment from the tour

A brilliant red scarlet macaw perched in the canopy at Playa Mantas, long tail hanging through the leaves. A real, unscripted moment from a Snorkel Jaco day — the kind of wild Costa Rica wildlife you spot right from the sand between swims. Sightings like this aren't guaranteed, but the cove is alive with birds, monkeys and iguanas.

A day with Snorkel Jaco, in photos

What you see in the clip is exactly what the day feels like: a quiet white-sand cove backed by jungle, a rocky reef just offshore full of fish, and clear, calm water you can wade right into — with macaws, capuchin monkeys and iguanas for company. Snorkel with your guide, take your time, and soak up the scenery — that's the easy rhythm of Jaco beach snorkeling.

Want a day like this?

Every one of these moments comes from a real guest who booked a spot, showed up, and had a great morning at the cove. We run three tours a day — 8am, 10am and noon — for $69 per person, with mask, snorkel, fins, an in-water guide and photos included. Come make some memories of your own on one of Jaco beach's best snorkeling tours.

More reading: see what guests say, our first and most recent testimonial sets, or head back to Snorkel Jaco to plan your day. This is #56 in our customer testimonials series — more real guests coming soon.