🏝️ Ocaso Underground Music Festival

Dates: January 23 – 24, 2026 Location: Playa Hermosa & Jacó, Costa Rica Website: https://ocasofestival.com

🎶 What It’s About

The Ocaso Underground Music Festival is Costa Rica’s signature destination for electronic and house-music lovers who crave freedom, nature, and rhythm. Set between the lush rainforests and the Pacific Ocean, Ocaso transforms Jacó’s beaches and clubs into a two-day sonic journey of deep, melodic, and tech-house sounds. The event blends world-class DJs, immersive art, and beach-sunset energy into one unforgettable experience.

✨ Who Should Come

This festival attracts travelers, creatives, and music-driven souls from around the world—especially those who value good energy, authenticity, and community.
If you’re a Modern Green traveler who loves culture, beautiful people, tropical scenery, and dancing till sunrise, Ocaso is the vibe for you. It’s ideal for:

• Solo travelers and friends’ groups seeking a safe, upscale-yet-laid-back environment

• Music enthusiasts into deep house, techno, and Afro-inspired electronic beats

• Black travelers and culture lovers who appreciate connecting with Afro-Latinx rhythms and the local Pura Vida spirit

🎧 The Music & Atmosphere

Ocaso is known for its underground electronic sound—deep house, minimal techno, melodic sets, and experimental fusion. Past line-ups have featured international DJs from Berlin, London, and Latin America, plus local Costa Rican talent. Expect sunset beach sessions, jungle stages, and pool-side parties that carry into the early morning.

The vibe: barefoot luxury meets global festival culture—sandy feet, good energy, and a crowd that’s there for the music.

🍹 Food, Culture & Party Vibes

Between sets, enjoy Costa Rica’s culinary scene—fresh seafood, tropical fruit, and fusion food from local pop-ups and resort restaurants.
The beach bars and night lounges pulse with Afro-Latin percussion, cocktails, and ocean breezes. During the day, surf, explore waterfalls, or join one of The Modern Green’s curated experiences like:

• Afro-Costa Rican drumming & dance workshop

• Sunset yoga + wellness recovery

• Community brunch & networking mixer

🕺🏽 A Bit of History

Launched in 2017, Ocaso began as a boutique festival uniting electronic-music communities across Central America. It quickly evolved into a global destination event while staying rooted in Costa Rica’s eco-friendly ethos and underground authenticity. Each year, it draws a diverse crowd of travelers, DJs, and creatives who embrace the “Pura Vida” lifestyle.

💚 Why You’ll Love It

• You’ll dance with an open-minded, international crowd surrounded by natural beauty.

• You’ll experience Afro-Latin energy woven through electronic beats and beach culture.

• You’ll get access to trusted Modern Green vendors, local guides, and curated activities designed for cultural connection and safety.

• You’ll leave feeling recharged, inspired, and part of a growing global community of travelers who travel with purpose.