I’m Rachel Phillips, 25, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a warm-weather reset with plenty of day-trip options. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at a well-located Airbnb in Jaco, which gave me…

I’m Sean Brown, 54, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted an easy first trip to Costa Rica. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at a contemporary Airbnb near Jaco Beach, which gave me…

I’m Victoria Harris, 43, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a solo vacation that still felt social and welcoming. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at Jaco Living beach-area lodging, which gave me…

I’m Eli Collins, 44, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a beach vacation that offered more than sitting by a pool. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at a comfortable rental near the…

I’m Lucas Davis & Gabriella Kelly, 54 and 33, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a couples trip with beaches, great food, and evening entertainment. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at a…

I’m Garrett Green, 40, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a couples trip with beaches, great food, and evening entertainment. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at a modern apartment at Jaco Living,…

I’m Hannah Mitchell, 55, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a real break from a demanding work schedule. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at a vacation rental close to Jaco Beach, which…

I’m David Walker, 26, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a warm-weather reset with plenty of day-trip options. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at a contemporary Airbnb near Jaco Beach, which gave…

I’m Megan Anderson, 59, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted an easy first trip to Costa Rica. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at a modern apartment at Jaco Living, which gave me…

I’m Adam Lopez, 55, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a real break from a demanding work schedule. I had read about the warm Pacific, the rainforest-covered hills, and the town’s lively evenings, but the experience felt more complete than I expected. I stayed at Jaco Living beach-area lodging, which gave me a…