Category: Trip Reports


  • I’m Samantha Hughes, 37, 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 a private apartment through Jaco Living, which…

  • I’m Gabriel Price, 44, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a memorable celebration with friends. 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 comfortable base for…

  • I’m Austin Johnson & Charlotte Rodriguez, 52 and 37, 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 central Jaco…

  • I’m Samuel Perez, 51, 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 Julia Martinez, 44, 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 comfortable central Jaco rental, which gave me…

  • I’m Jordan Patterson, 53, 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 walkable Jaco vacation rental, which gave me…

  • I’m Brittany Smith, 57, 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 private apartment through Jaco Living, which gave…

  • I’m Eric Rogers, 49, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a trip where every day could feel different. 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 an Airbnb apartment near downtown Jaco, which gave…

  • I’m Hannah Stewart, 31, 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 convenient apartment near the Pacific, which gave me…

  • I’m Isaac Moore & Brooke Barnes, 48 and 37, 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…