A significant distinction, Jaco Beach was named Central America's Leading Beach by the World Travel Awards 2007, an honor bestowed by travel agents worldwide. This is just the start of the good press and attention recognizing the growing acclaim of Jaco Beach.
Jaco's New Roads Draw National Attention
Costa Rica’s president Oscar Arias was in Jaco Beach September 22 to inaugurate the newly paved road that connects the South end of town to the bustling center.
Mayor Marvin Elizondo has been instrumental in accomplishing tasks such as this, helping the municipality of Garabito raise in ranking to fourth of 87 local governments in administrative effectiveness. The Beach Times reported that “A Comptroller General’s auditing report measuring the efficiency of local governments has lauded coastal municipalities Garabito… Garabito is the big winner among coastal municipalities, ranking fourth in administrative effectiveness."
Beach Cleaning Machines Operating Daily
After a highly publicized inauguration event attended by Carlos Benavides, Costa Rica's Minister of Tourism, the beach cleaning machines have made their debut in Jaco. In a joint effort by the Jaco Municipality and Chamber of Commerce, the machines are set to operate on a daily basis, cleaning small stones, litter and drift wood from the sand through a dig and sift process. These are the first machines of their kind operating in Central America, and we are excited to set the precedent for beach maintenance.
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