I’m Hannah Ward, 30, and I decided to ring in the New Year somewhere warm, loud, and fun instead of on my couch watching TV. Jaco Beach ended up being exactly that. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco just a short walk from the sand and an easy stroll to all the…

We’re Joshua Reed (31) and Emily Cox (29). We thought we were booking a simple long weekend in Jaco Beach and ended up staying longer because we didn’t want to leave. Our base was a cozy Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental that sat just far enough off the main strip to be quiet at night…

I’m Laura Evans, 27, and Jaco Beach was my first real solo beach trip. I’d read that it was friendly, walkable, and easy to get around without a car, and all of that turned out to be true. I stayed in a bright Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment with a balcony that caught the afternoon…

I’m Andrew Morris, 32, and Jaco Beach had been on my radar for years. Friends kept telling me it was this perfect mix of beach town, nightlife, and easy access to all the good stuff in the Central Pacific. I finally booked a flight and grabbed a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment so I could…

I’m Steven Collins, 52, and I came to Jaco Beach after realizing I’d been moving at full speed for years without really stopping. My goal was simple: slow down. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco where the sound of the waves at night did half the work for me. Four experiences helped…

We’re Paul Kelly (34) and Ashley Foster (32), and instead of dealing with post-holiday shopping chaos, we spent Boxing Day in Jaco Beach watching waves crash under a bright sun. We stayed in a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental that was the perfect base—close to everything, yet quiet enough at night for real sleep. Our…

I’m Katherine Brooks, 40, and I spent Christmas Day in Jaco Beach instead of at a crowded dinner table back home. Waking up to the sound of the ocean instead of an alarm was probably the best gift I could’ve given myself. My home base was a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment a short walk…

I’m Jonathan Ramirez, 30, and this year I traded snow and ugly sweaters for sand and tank tops. I spent Christmas Eve week in Jaco Beach and honestly can’t imagine going back to the old version. My base was a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach, close enough to the water that I could…

I’m Victoria Rivera, 33, and I spent the days leading up to Christmas in Jaco Beach instead of in crowded malls and freezing parking lots. Best decision I’ve made in a long time. I stayed in a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach that felt more like a little home than a hotel room, complete…

I’m Anthony Perez, 44, and I usually spend December scraping ice off my windshield. This year, I traded that in for warm rain, palm trees, and the sound of waves in Jaco Beach. I stayed in a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment that put me within easy walking distance of the ocean, restaurants, and everything…