Caribou plane photo stop (Esterillos Town Center, Bejuco)

Before you go

Tickets

Free entry, no ticket

Road

Paved all the way

Kids

Good for kids

Checked

2026-10

Tip

Make it a 10-minute stretch break when you stop for groceries or coffee at the Esterillos Town Center.

Be careful

Fast highway traffic — park in the shopping center lot, not on the road shoulder.

Getting there

On the Costanera Sur (Route 34) at Bejuco/Esterillos Este, roughly 30–35 min south of Jacó, at the Esterillos Town Center.

Places nearby

• Hotel Playa Bejuco — Sunsets RestaurantFood & CoffeeSimple, locally run hotel a minute from Playa Bejuco whose poolside restaurant serves Costa Rican plates like arroz con pollo and casados.
• CR Beach Barn (Horseback Riding on the Beach)Tours & AdventureBeach horseback rides at sunrise, morning or sunset along Esterillos, with well-trained horses, fresh coconut drinks and a guide who takes good photos.
• The Riding AdventureTours & AdventureBeach horseback rides since 2005 on an almost empty beach at Esterillos Este, guided by a local cowboy and his mustangs.
• Mirador y Restaurante Donde AndrésFood & CoffeeWeekend farm restaurant and viewpoint run by Andrés and his wife, with food made from local ingredients and stunning views over the countryside.
• Bamboo CafeFood & CoffeeRestaurant built from bamboo harvested on the property, a short drive from Playa Bandera, lit with string lights at night.
• Los AlmendrosFood & CoffeeLaid-back restaurant under almond trees a block from the beach in Esterillos Oeste, with Asian-Caribbean dishes, the day's fresh fish and vegan options.