Jaco Reviews

Category: Trip Reports

  • Nicholas Peterson — Why Jaco Beach Is My New Annual Escape

    I’m Nicholas Peterson, 40, and halfway through my first trip to Jaco Beach, I decided this place is going to be my new annual escape. I wanted somewhere easy to reach, warm year-round, and packed with things to do—but also genuinely welcoming and safe. Jaco checked every box. I stayed in a Central Jaco Airbnb…

  • Kayla Simmons — Learning to Love the Ocean Again in Jaco

    I’m Kayla Simmons, 28, and before this trip, I hadn’t been in the ocean in years. I’d become one of those people who said “I love the beach” but only meant “I love looking at it from a towel.” Jaco Beach gently and completely changed that. I stayed in a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment…

  • Christian Ward — A Weekend Warrior Escape to Jaco Beach

    I’m Christian Ward, 33, and I came to Jaco Beach for what I called a “weekend warrior” trip—pack as much fun as possible into a short window and go home tired in the best way. Mission accomplished. I stayed in a Modern Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment close to the ocean and downtown, which gave me…

  • Sean Russell & Amanda Ortiz — Our Rainforest-and-Beach Honeymoon in Jaco

    We’re Sean Russell (34) and Amanda Ortiz (32), and we decided to make Jaco Beach our honeymoon base because we couldn’t choose between beach and rainforest. Jaco gave us both—and then some. We stayed in a beautiful Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach where we could walk to the ocean in minutes and be picked…

  • Lauren Patterson — Waves, Wellness, and Late Nights in Jaco Beach

    I’m Lauren Patterson, 29, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a trip that balanced wellness with fun. I wanted to surf, stretch, eat well, and still go out dancing when I felt like it. Jaco handled all of that effortlessly. I stayed in a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment that was quiet enough…

  • Jose Flores — Discovering Jaco Between Herradura and Hermosa

    I’m Jose Flores, 44, and I picked Jaco Beach because it seemed like the perfect base between two places I’d heard a lot about: Playa Hermosa and Herradura. It turned out to be more than just a good base—it was a destination I didn’t want to leave. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in…

  • Brandon Price & Emma Hughes — Our Date-Night-Filled Escape to Jaco Beach

    We’re Brandon Price (37) and Emma Hughes (35), and our Jaco Beach trip was all about reconnecting and having fun again. We both work full-time and realized we hadn’t taken a real vacation together in years. Jaco ended up being the perfect choice. We stayed in a cozy Central Jaco Airbnb Condo where we could…

  • Hannah Long — Trading Deadlines for Oceanlines in Jaco Beach

    I’m Hannah Long, 26, and I booked Jaco Beach after realizing my life had been reduced to screens, meetings, and takeout. I needed a place where my biggest decision for the day could be “beach or adventure?” I stayed in a bright, modern Stylish Ocean-View Airbnb in Jaco that became my dream home base—close to…

  • Dylan Brooks — A “Quick” Jaco Trip That Hooked Me on Surfing

    I’m Dylan Brooks, 30, and I booked Jaco Beach as a “quick” escape from winter back home. Three days in, I was already looking up long-term stays. I stayed in a Modern Jaco Beach Vacation Apartment just a short walk from the sand and downtown. From the moment I stepped out and saw the ocean…

  • Allison Green — Jaco Beach Is the Getaway I Keep Recommending

    I’m Allison Green, 34, and since getting back from Jaco Beach, I’ve turned into that friend who won’t stop telling everyone to go. I wanted a place with real beach town energy, easy day trips, and nightlife that felt fun but still safe. Jaco checked every single box. I stayed in a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment…