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The TRUE WILD SIDE of JACO, COSTA RICA

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Jacó has a reputation as a party town, however, it's got a lot more to it than that. Jacó is truly one of the MOST beautiful places in Costa Rica and is surrounded by an incredible beach, lush tropical mountains and vast farmland. Today I'm going to take you on an amazing hiking adventure in one of my favourite areas in my town of Jacó, as we hike through mountains, rice fields and rivers all the way to the iconic El Tajo Restaurant and Cantina. There are so many gorgeous spots I want to show you along the way, and loads of tropical plants as well, so make sure to stick to the end!
Thanks for watching! Pura Vida
PLANT LIST
Philodendron erubescens red emerald
Philodendron hederaceum micans
Anthurium salvinii
Tabacon
Monstera
Xanthosoma mexicanum
Elephant's ear
Bromeliad
Epiphyllum
Staghorn fern
orchids
wildflowers
BIRDS SIGHTINGS
Oropendola
Common Brown Jay
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@HAOwanderer 2 года назад

I'm Costa Rican and I just want to say thank you! For showing so much love, respect and appreciation for our nature, I hope many people watch your videos and learn how to be responsible while in the wilderness, you clearly leave nothing but footprints there. I can see your heart is filled with pura vida!

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

Hello Hao. Thanks for the lovely comment.✌️ Yes I love this place with all my ❤️. Been living here for 16 years and never want to leave. We are truly fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. Pura Vida friend 🌴🌺

@HAOwanderer 2 года назад

@@BikeHikeBotany Wow 16 years!! Ya eres una tica entonces 💚

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

@@HAOwanderer casi casi 🤣

@HAOwanderer 2 года назад

@@BikeHikeBotany 🤣🤣🤣

@gerardomata5451 2 года назад

Hermoso recorrido lo disfrute mucho te felisito

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

Gracias!!! Pura Vida👍

@aurasomandru5266 2 года назад

I love the wildness of Costa Rica!❤ Thanks for the video!😘🤗

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! Have a great day. Pura Vida

@aurasomandru5266 2 года назад

@@BikeHikeBotany Pura vida!🤗😘❤

@alfonsofarrierjimenez3678 2 года назад

Hola me llamo Alfonso Farrier nací en este país gracias por amar la naturaleza hermosa creación de Dios. También es mi vida veo tus videos gracias

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

@@alfonsofarrierjimenez3678 hola Alfonso. Gracias por mirar el video y por acompañarnos en esta aventura! Pura Vida desde Jacó ❤️

@aarongrant9708 7 месяцев назад

Hi Lyndsay, i'm in Canada, was in C.R. many years ago and loved it! I'm anxious to return and hopefully live there part-time. I really want to do the trails and enjoy the vegetation and birds!

@BikeHikeBotany 7 месяцев назад

Hope you make it back here. Pura vida

@anagonzalezcordero8740 2 года назад

Muy hermoso el recorrido

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

Gracias . Pura vida

@archur111 Год назад

Thanks that was Lovely, well done. I feel like I've been on a hike. Coming to Jaco occasionally, something great to do. Thanks

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

Thank you Rob. Pura Vida 👍

@justsayin256 2 года назад

Your channel is so interesting. In fact, it's keeping me from working😅I had heard about the restaurant, and because of your tour, I will be going. Thanks for another fantastic hike.

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

🤣🤣 sorry for the distraction!! 🤣. Ya definitely check this place out. The views are really good. They open for lunch and dinner. 🙌🏼 Pura Vida ❤️

@OutOnTrail 2 года назад

Love those trails where you really get to enjoy the solitude! Definitely know what you mean about that vibrant green this time of year! And you do coffee/lunch on the trail in style 👍

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

Thanks so much Mike. I love the solitude for sure. If you ever come to CR I'll have to make you my famous burned eggs 🤣🤣🤣🤣. At least the coffee was good 🤣🤣🤣Pura vida

@fernandobreneszamora222 Год назад

Hola amiga,yo amo caminar por la montaña aquí en mi pueblito,,y ver aves y árboles ah y cataratas✌☔🇨🇷

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

Excelente,Fernando 🙌🏼 Pura Vida amigo

@fernandobreneszamora222 Год назад

@@BikeHikeBotany buenas noches y mucha lluvia por aquí en San Ramón☔😴

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

@@fernandobreneszamora222 Bueno cuidate amigo.

@fernandobreneszamora222 Год назад

@@BikeHikeBotany gracias también tu amiga,pura vida y buenas noches,Dios te bendiga.😴🇨🇷

@MachucaPermies 2 года назад

Flowers at 5:43 are I think Sphagneticola trilobata, Singapore Daisy.

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

Thanks a so much for that info and for watching. Pura Vida❤️

@shuesomnusiter756 2 года назад

What beautiful secrets are found in nature. The apples you see in the minute 16:30 are edible, they are called "manzanas de agua" or "water apples". I loved your video

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. Pura vida

@lindsayrollin4291 2 года назад

Hi Bike Hike what an epic hike I enjoyed it very much. I`ve been to Jaco 9 times over the years. I`d love to do this hike on my next Jaco trip. Where exactly does it start and how many miles was it ?

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

Hello! Thanks for watching. The trail is located directly across from the first entrance to Jaco on the highway. It goes up into the hills and back down on the other side towards the rice fields... At certain times of the year, there are trails that cut through the rice fields all the way to the river. From there, I just hiked the river (better during dry season, and you MUST watch out for snakes out in this area) once you get to the bridge ( the one in the video) go up to the road and continue hiking until you pass Rainforests Aventures... At the "Y" take the right road up to El Tajo. I will be posting a map soon on my website so you will be able to see the exact trail I took. www.bikehikebotany.com Thanks again for stopping by. Pura Vida ✌️

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

I reckon it's about 10-12 Kms in total (there and back. ). I guess about 6-8 miles?

@daveflintstone 9 месяцев назад

another great hike for my 4 dogs. How do we get there?

@BikeHikeBotany 9 месяцев назад

The path has changed a lot since I made this video and you would have to take a different route. It's kind of hard to explain. It's a clandestine trail, so it doesn't stay the same year to year. Basically you start across from the first entrance to Jaco, across from calle gemelas. There is an obvious trail that goes up into the mountain and you have to find the path that leads over to the other side. Like I said, it has changed since last time so you might have to bushwhack a bit lol. 😂😂

@gracequane3181 Год назад

When is your next hike to this area I’m interested

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

I just go whenever I have time off. I don't have a hiking schedule. If you are in Jaco and would like to accompany me on a hike, please contact me via email at bikehikebotany@gmail.com. Thanks for watching and Pura Vida 👍

@gracequane3181 Год назад

Thank you : is the trail on that long road with no shade before you reach the mountain I did that once years ago by the time we got to the mountain I was exausted I think you go another way?

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

I started at the trail across from the first entrance to Jacó..it goes up into the red hills. When you reach a intersection in the trail, go right... Follow it down to the rice field bellow (this trail might be overgrown now),cross the dirt road and find another path that crosses the other rice fields till you reach the river. Then I hiked up the river till I got to the bridge at Rainforest Adventures and then I took the road up to El Tajo. I have to say,parts of these trails may or may not still exist. I frequently walk the area so I know it well but if you don't, stick to the main road. Also el Tajo Restaurant is no longer there. They moved much further up the mountains to Lajas. ✌️

@bargerbotanicals9338 2 года назад

Amazing videos! Do you have any recommendations on how a horticulturist could make a living in CR/Jaco? I know it is not always easy for expats to find jobs without being self-employed. Thanks for all you do

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

Thanks so much for watching. Really appreciate it. As for the recommendation, I don't know really. I used to have an indoor plant boutique here and it didn't survive the pandemic, unfortunately. The market has also changed quite a lot. Not sure I can advise you on this sort of thing to be honest. Wouldn't want to give bad advice. I think the best thing to do is to spend time living here and investigate what are the options, what is the current market, etc....Pura Vida😀

@derekmitchell1738 2 года назад

Ahah! Aho! The secret is revealed! Lindsey, watching these videos, I have been so amazed at your hiking skills and boundless energy, but now I know you don't really do all of that hiking. What you, inadvertently reveal at the very beginning of this video is that you actually appear in a puff of smoke mid-way through the hike and then continue walking from there. Not as impressive as I thought. Do your hiking buddies know about your little secret? Now, all I have to figure out is how you are able to travel around, IN A PUFF OF SMOKE!!!

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

I'm a wizard🧙😂

@derekmitchell1738 2 года назад

@@BikeHikeBotany A wizardess. That's a lady wizard. Also, I'm here!

@BikeHikeBotany 2 года назад

@@derekmitchell1738 Hope your flight was good and that you enjoy your time in CR✌️

@rickybobby7997 Год назад

The wildlife in jaco is great...jaco itself not so much.

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

🤣 👍 Every place has its ups and downs. Depends on the person and the circumstances. As I like to say, there's a place for everyone, but not every place is for everyone 😁 thanks for watching the video and yes! The wildlife is the best part. Pura Vida

@davidwatson7919 Год назад

Spent 2 years total over last 8 years in Jaco. 3 months a year or more. Jaco just wears you thin from the street rats and drugs. Hiking and staying out of the central is a good plan.

@davidwatson7919 Год назад

This year Nov 30th and straight to Puerto Viejo and Bocas Panama till April 25th..maybe April in Jaco. Like i said. tired of the dirty side of Jaco.

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

@@davidwatson7919 thank for the comment. I understand your point. I never said it's perfect but it doesn't mean other people can't like it or don't see it from a different perspective but thanks for chiming in.

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

Been living in Jaco full time for the past 6 years and it hasn't gotten to me. I don't go looking for drugs so that part of Jaco really doesn't affect me. San Jose is way dirtier. Lived there for MANY years also. Like I said and I'll say it again, there is a place for everyone but not every place is for everyone and thank goodness for that as we wouldn't want everyone to move to the same place. To each their own. Pura Vida.

@davidwatson7919 Год назад

@@BikeHikeBotany Love the Beauty of Jaco but friends there seem to be in a rut. Jaco in general. Again not everyone. Quepos , PV, and Bocas del Tor o seem so vibrant and Jaco the other direction. Last few years I avoid friday and sat nights from the bad vibes. Seen Gun play, putas fighting , and police corruption. It is not getting better from my first yr 2014. Last year was covid rules madness and pura vida was not allowed. fingers crossed and hope it improves.

@davidwatson7919 Год назад

@@BikeHikeBotany However I enjoy up the mountain hikes and the hours a day riding my beach bike around. Like your hikes. Generally I explore and snorkel all over Bocas and PV so your vids are nice.TY

@erikm8372 Год назад

I noticed you whistled at those dogs …did they ever think that’s a signal to play? Or doesn’t make them more curious or even aggressive to hear it? I’m just wondering for your sake not to mention there’s tons of wild animals where you are. Do you carry a spray with you possibly? Not bear spray, or pepper spray, even… when I’m walking around-and I live in California, lol-I’ll carry Febreze, citrus air spray, or a small bottle of rubbing alcohol and water. Anything, just to spray on any random loose dogs, because I do see them, and this is the “ritzy” part of San Diego, haha. I guess a lot of people with money just leave their doors and gates open I don’t care, “oh, the dog will come back he won’t hurt anybody.” Sure until you get that lawsuit… You were thinking to get out there to be dogs running around, but it’s the other way of course… Sorry I’m all worrying. Lol, not to mention if you get mugged… or if somebody shady tries to accost you.. or worse. I mean, yeah there’s mace but you don’t need to buy mace. There’s tons of sprays, even store bought air freshener, peppermint or orange oil, in water whatever lol. Do it!

@erikm8372 Год назад

By the way, a lot of people I read stories about or hear about bear attacks, they had bear spray in their bag but of course there’s no time - so if you do carry a spray for self-defense, I recommend being able to carry it in your hand, ready to use when you’re hiking or walking around. Cause there’s no time in the moment, but that being said, yeah, I’ve never had to use it on a person or animal!

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

@@erikm8372 Hi Erik. Thanks for your concern and suggestions. The whistle is supposed to deter dogs, as it can be a very loud and annoying sound for them. I've used it many times and worked like a charm, but some dogs are immune to its sound I guess LOL. As for other concerns, i carry pepper spray in my front pocket, and also a taser. I also have my hiking poles and am trained in martial arts. There are no threatening animals here per say. No bears or moose! There are wild cats, but they are mostly nocturnal and keep away from people. This area is not so remote that I am that worried. My biggest fear is running into a bad person, but I do take precautions and always let someone know exactly where I'm going, I check in often, and have a time of arrival planned. Pura vida

@giovannipalumbo2073 Год назад

I live in Jaco near Soda Garabito, I really liked it and maybe I could hire you as a tour guide some time I would like to go to that restaurant and come back in a taxi by the way those dogs didn't look scary at all to me I'm costa Rican too

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

Hi Giovanni. Thanks for watching. For sure we could do that. 😁 You can send me a message on my Instagram @bikehikebotany so we can discuss it. Always nice to meet other people here in Jacó. ✌️Pura Vida

@BikeHikeBotany Год назад

You can also email me at bikehikebotany@gmail.com 😉