Events & Festivals
From world-class billfish tournaments to community farmers markets and turtle nesting season: here's what's happening along the Central Pacific coast.
May 2026
Green Season Begins
May 1–31, 2026
📍 Jacó
May marks the transition from dry season to Costa Rica's 'green season' (what locals call the rainy season). Afternoon thunderstorms begin arriving with increas...
July 2026
Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting Season
July 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026
📍 Playa Hermosa
Peak nesting season for olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) on the protected sections of Playa Hermosa. Female turtles crawl ashore at night betwee...
Costa Rica National Surf Circuit - Grand Final
July 10–12, 2026
📍 Playa Hermosa
Grand final of the Costa Rica National Surf Circuit at Playa Hermosa in Jacó, offering 2,500 ranking points. The culmination of a five-stop tour featuring 19 ca...
More info →Weekly & Monthly Events
Community gatherings that happen on a regular schedule; no tickets needed, just show up.
Los Sueños Marina Village Farmers Market
Every Thursday · 3pm-7pm
📍 Los Sueños
Weekly community market at Marina Village bringing together local farmers, artisans, prepared food vendors, and live music. Fresh organic produce from the Centr...
Jacó Organic Farmers Market
Every Friday · 4pm-8pm
📍 Jacó: Plaza Coral
Weekly community market at Plaza Coral featuring local organic produce, artisan goods, prepared foods, and live music. One of the Central Pacific's best farmers...
Playa Hermosa Beach Cleanup
First Saturday of each month · 7am-9am
📍 Playa Hermosa
Monthly volunteer beach cleanup organized by local surf shops, conservation groups, and community members. Volunteers gather at the main beach access to collect...
Plan Your Trip Around the Action
Tournament week, turtle season, or a quiet market evening; our concierge team books your stay around what matters to you.