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Hostel Riva

Hostel in Jacó

Hostel4.6 (89 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

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About

Hostel Riva is a hostel in Jacó. The hostel is close to Playa Jacó and Playa Escondida, around 13 km from Aeropuerto Rancho Nuevo, about 0.6 km from Playa Jacó. Within a short walk you'll find 69 places to eat, 4 supermarkets and 1 public-transport stop. The most comfortable time to visit Jacó is generally January to March.

What guests mention

friendly staff5location3value for money3cleanliness2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Location

What's nearby

  • Playa Jacó0.6 km
  • Playa Escondida1.6 km
  • Playa Balsal2.8 km
  • Donde Miro2.8 km
  • Mirador Jacó2.9 km
  • Rain Forest Adventures - Pacific4.6 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 69 places to eat🛒 4 supermarkets💊 3 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Aeropuerto Rancho Nuevo 13.0 km
Nearest beach
Playa Jacó0.6 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 30.5 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
CRC

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Hostel Riva?

From Hostel Riva, Aeropuerto Rancho Nuevo is around 13.0 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Hostel Riva from the beach?

The nearest beach, Playa Jacó, is about 0.6 km from Hostel Riva in a straight line.

How is Hostel Riva rated?

Hostel Riva scores 4.6 out of 5 across 89 guest reviews.

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