We’re Brian Johnson (39) and Laura Brown (37). We picked Jaco because we wanted something easy—beach, good food, and nightlife we could walk to. Our home base was a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental just a few minutes from the sand, and it turned out to be perfect. We built the trip around four highlights:… Read more: Brian Johnson & Laura Brown — Sunsets, Sushi & Jaco Nights

I’m Angela Green, 33, and this was my first real solo vacation. I chose Jaco because it looked like it had just the right mix of beach, nightlife, and safety. I stayed in a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and from the first morning, with the sound of the ocean rolling in, I knew I… Read more: Angela Green — My First Solo Trip to Jaco

I’m Mark Scott, 40. I landed in Costa Rica tired and wired from work and chose Jaco because it looked like a place that understood both fun and rest. I checked into a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach, dropped my bag, and walked straight to the water. The Pacific was a dull silver… Read more: Mark Scott — Learning to Breathe Again in Jaco

I’m Charles Robinson, 57. I booked a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and let the town talk me into rest. Four picks: Birdwatching on beach, Isla Damas Mangrove Tour, Mono Verde Restaurant, and a short spin through a casino because vacation. People were generous with directions and patience. Playa Hermosa’s surfers, Herradura’s boats, and a… Read more: Charles Robinson — The Week I Finally Slowed Down

I’m Donna Allen, 48. I chose a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment because it let me walk to everything I really wanted. Four anchors: Street Art and Graffiti Walking Tour, Catamaran Day Tour, Peppers Grill and Seafood, and, on a friend’s recommendation, Mynt Lounge Jaco for a late nightcap. People were relaxed and helpful everywhere… Read more: Donna Allen — A Soft Landing in Jaco