We’re Andrew Jackson (33) and Michelle White (31). We booked a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and built a routine we didn’t want to break. Our four: Paddle Boarded in Ocean, Jungle Crocodile Safari Tour, Amara Costa Rica Cocina Mediterranea, and a smooth late stop at Mynt Lounge Jaco. People everywhere were welcoming and helpful.…

I’m Jennifer Martin, 29. I stayed in a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach and let the town set the tempo: coffee, sand, repeat. Four things shaped the week: Took a Surfing Lesson at the Jaco Surf School, Miro Mountain Hike, Koko Gastro Pub, and an hour of happy people-watching at Jaco Walk Open…

I’m Joshua Moore, 38. I booked a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and promised myself I wouldn’t overschedule. The beach did most of the work—soft gray mornings, then honest sunshine. My four anchors: Surfing on Jaco Beach, Jaco Walk Open Air Shops, Graffiti Restaurant, and a slow wander over the Tarcoles Crocodile Bridge. Everyone seemed…

I’m Jessica King, 26. I booked a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco and promised myself a week of sun and “sure.” My four: Ziplining through Rainforest, Visited Carara National Park, TacoBar Restaurant, and a celebratory stop at Cocal Casino for Gambling. Every person I met—from drivers to vendors—made the week feel easy and safe. I…

I’m Matthew Young, 45. I took a simple approach—book a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental, walk to the beach, and say yes to what felt fun. I stacked: Savegre River White Water Rafting, Visited Manuel Antonio National Park, Ridiculous Burgers Restaurant, and Jaco Vice Nightclub. Locals made decisions easy with practical, friendly advice. Herradura, Playa…

We’re Anthony Lee (27) and Emily Hall (25). We chose a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and let the week collect small, beautiful routines. Our four: Miro Mountain Hike, Jaco Walk Open Air Shops, el Hicaco Restaurant, and a cheerful spin through Croc’s Casino Hotel for Gambling. People were welcoming and proud to point out…

I’m Barbara Clark, 52. I booked a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach and watched the week slow me down in the best way. My four were simple and perfect: Birdwatching on beach, Waterfall Tour in Bijagual, Soda Jaco Rustico Restaurant, and a sunset linger at Villa Caleta Sunset Happy Hour. People were kind…

I’m Daniel Harris, 34. I grabbed a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach and let the town set the tempo—ocean first, everything else second. Four things stuck: Paddle Boarded in Ocean, Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park, Tico Pod Art house & Gifts Store, and a night cap at Mynt Lounge Jaco because the vibe fit…

I’m Patricia Nguyen, 29. I picked a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment so I could walk to coffee, the sand, and dinner, then see what happened. The days never disappointed. My set: Street Art and Graffiti Walking Tour, Isla Damas Mangrove Tour, Peppers Grill and Seafood, and a gleeful stop at Cocal Casino for Gambling.…

We’re Mark Wilson (43) and Karen Perez (41). We booked a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco and let the week find its own rhythm. Our four: Horseback riding by Sunset, Jungle Crocodile Safari Tour, Arigatos Sushi Restaurant, and a late stop at Mynt Lounge Jaco because the lighting was too good to skip. People we…