Discover Jaco's scenic El Miro viewpoint with a guided hike. An abandoned mansion, El Miro provides one of the best ocean views of Jaco. Our experienced bilingual guide will explain the historical and natural features of the El Miro trail. Common animals encountered include White-faced Capuchin Monkey, Toucan, Scarlet Macaw, and Proboscis Bat. Enjoy fresh cold coconut water along the way and plenty of opportunities to take photos. Transportation to and from Jaco hotels is available.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Upon arrival at the trailhead guests will be provided with fresh cold coconut water. Then our experienced bilingual guide will safely escort you along the 30 minute hike to the viewpoint, explaining the history of El Miro and pointing out animals along the hike. We will stop at three viewpoints and allow time for photos. At the last viewpoint, we will explore the ruins of the abandoned artwork-adorned El Miro mansion. If taking the tour at sunset, we will stay at El Miro to watch the sunset and depart immediately afterwards.
Transportation can be arranged for pick up at any hotel located within Jaco for an additional charge of $10 each way. The transportation fee is payable directly to the driver at the time of pickup.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 Hours Private Guided Hiking Experience to El Miro in Jaco lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $75 per person for this Jaco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 6–17 pay from $60, adults from $75.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Transportation can be arranged for pick up at any hotel located within Jaco for an additional charge of $10 each way. The transportation fee is payable directly to the driver at the time of pickup. Pickup points include Apartotel Flamboyant.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Costa Rica Custom Tours.
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Wonderful experience. Oscar is the soul of the mountain. You know her perfectly well. We learned fascinating things about the history and nature of this magical place and could enjoy a unique sunset. Thank you Oscar for your wisdom and good vibe!
Saludos! Mil gracias por la oportunidad de compartir este lugar mágico con su familia. Nos alegra mucho que hayan disfrutado de la caminata y esperamos verlos de nuevo en la montaña muy pronto.
The tour operator was very knowledgeable and pointed out local plants and animals that we would have missed. The hotel was really cool and the view was amazing!
Hi Nick. Thank you for joining our guided hike to El Miro. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the hike and hope you can join us again soon.
Oscar is very knowledgeable and Brent was extremely pleasant to work with. This was a great hike. I was able to see some wildlife like white face monkeys, butterflies, birds and frogs. Most impressive is Oscar’s and Brent’s passion for the preservation of this beautiful location.
Hi Nasreen. It was a great privilege to share our passion for this special place with you. We are delighted that you enjoyed the guided hike and hope you can join us again soon.
Oscar was a great Guide! He's got a long and intimate relationship with the mountain and the El Miro site. He regaled us with fascinating stories that gave context to every turn of the winding path to the top. We made it to the summit in time to see a fantastic sunset and got stunning views of the ocean and of Jaco at night. I'd definitely recommend Brent's company and this tour in particular.
Dear Promethean99. Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our guided hike. It was a true privilege for you to join us, and we look forward to your next visit.
The best memories were from our guide Oscar who provided a lot of information about the area, plants and trees, and of course wildlife. Oscar was extremely helpful and very likeable. We would definitely recommend this hike to others. The Hike up the mountain was easily managed by a couple of 70+ yr olds. The views from the top were definitely worth it.
Hi Allen. It was a true pleasure to share our passion for El Miro with your group, and we are happy to hear that you had a memorable experience. Thank you for choosing our guided hike and for sharing your experience here. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
I operate an adventure service myself in the USA so I’m hard to please when it comes to finding a good guide. Brent was better than good. He is very knowledgeable & passionate as well as polite and easy going. He showed me places I’d never find if he didnt show me. He took me on some incredible hikes. He also pointed out several monkeys & toucans along a hike I’ve done many times alone and never saw them. He knows exactly what to look for. Brent has contacts throughout CR. He cooked up an amazing meal for us at a hostel in the mountains of Cartago , as we visited waterfalls, the oldest church in CR , the highest volcano,& locals. I’ve introduced & referred several people to Brent & they all loved him & their experience.
Dear Pura Vida Hikes and Adventures. We would first like to express what a privilege it is to share our passion for Costa Rica with one another. It seems like there is always something new to discover so we cherish our partnerships with fellow guides. Thank you very much for the opportunity to explore this magical country together and for the kind review. We anxiously await our next adventure in nature's playground!
So much fun having Brent our tour guide around Jaco area . He is very nice and very detailed explaining everything we asked him about the flora/fauna of Costa Rica . His knowledge in Zoology is outstanding . The Miror hike was amazing , we went before the sun-down . I recommend him to everyone , we had a blast .
Hi Silvian. Thank you for the opportunity to share our passion for el miro with your family, as well as for providing a glowing review! We truly enjoyed showing you around and eagerly await your return.
A beautiful discovery. El Miro is a beautiful place where I had the chance to see a beautiful sunset. The ascent is done quietly and with the explanations of a guide who knows plants, trees, animals by heart and who loves his country! It was very interesting to learn all these things. The guides are very kind and caring. Brent the guide and creator of Cloudseeker is very professional, listens to requests and has a great knowledge of the country. In addition, he picked me up and brought me back to the entrance of my hotel which is very convenient. It was a great time that I recommend to everyone !
Hi Ilona. Thank you for your kind review and for joining us for the hike! El Miro is truly a special place, and we take great pride in sharing our knowledge and passion with others while ensuring our guests have a safe and memorable experience. It was a privilege to serve as your guide, and we look forward to your next visit!
Began with an on time pickup at my hotel by my personable guide and a safe drive to the starting point. After enjoying fresh refreshing cold coconut milk in the shell we began the guided leisurely hike up to El Mirador with the friendly informative guide, a zoologist and naturalist, discussing indigenous plants, birds, and insects. The views of Jaco beach and Pacific ocean at the top were absolutely astonishing, and watching the amazing sunset was the highlight. El Mirador was such an interesting place with the best views in Jaco, particularly at sunset. We were given ample time to enjoy the views and sunset at the top before descending to the starting point. It was a well organized, safe, informative, and exillerating experience that I look forward to doing again. I wholeheartedly recommend this trip to everyone of all ages visiting Jaco, Costa Rica. It's a must see. You won't be disappointed.
Dear Darrel. Thank you for choosing our guided hike to El Miro and for your positive review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the hike and hope that our passion for this special place left you inspired. It was certainly a privilege to serve as your guide and we look forward to your next visit.
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