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 split days among Jaco Walk, Playa Hermosa, and Herradura, then looped south to Bejuco for an hour of silence. Transport was simple, cheap, and quick.

A passerby pointed out macaws above the palms; the sky suddenly felt choreographed.

Nights came with music and an easy decision tree—bar, dance floor, or a short walk under warm streetlights.

It’s a big yes from me. Jaco is exactly the balance I wanted: movement, flavor, and kindness.