Jaco Reviews

Category: Trip Reports

  • Aaron Miller — Fishing, Food, and Jaco Nightlife

    I’m Aaron Miller, 64, 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 contemporary Airbnb near Jaco Beach, which gave…

  • George Clark & Audrey Brown — A Solo Reset by the Pacific

    I’m George Clark & Audrey Brown, 37 and 34, 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 a comfortable Jaco Living vacation rental,…

  • Joshua Campbell — A Relaxed Couples Escape

    I’m Joshua Campbell, 52, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a comfortable mix of adventure and relaxation. 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 Airbnb near Jaco Beach, which gave me…

  • Emily Jenkins — Rainforest Adventure and Beach Time

    I’m Emily Jenkins, 47, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a comfortable mix of adventure and relaxation. 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…

  • Derek Martin — Surf, Sunset, and Downtown Nights

    I’m Derek Martin, 44, 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…

  • Recharging in Jaco – Linda, 48, Solo Getaway from Portland

    I didn’t realize how tired I was until I stopped. I’m Linda, 48, from Portland, and my trip to Jaco Beach came after a year of juggling work, aging parents, and adult kids boomeranging in and out of the house. I wasn’t looking for a wild party trip; I wanted somewhere I could feel safe,…

  • Beachfront Birthday in Jaco – Isabella (29) & Noah (31) from Miami

    Birthdays at home usually mean dinner, a cake, and the same three bars. This year we wanted something different. I’m Isabella, 29, and my boyfriend Noah, 31, and I decided to celebrate my birthday in Costa Rica. We picked Jaco Beach because it looked like the perfect mix of laid-back and lively—beaches, rainforest, good food,…

  • From Cubicle to Coastline – Anthony, 36, Long Weekend from Dallas

    On a Tuesday afternoon in Dallas, I was hunched over my laptop in a gray cubicle, half-listening to a meeting that could have been an email, when a photo of Jaco Beach popped up on my phone. Dark sand. Long waves. Green mountains rising right behind town. I’m Anthony, 36, and within an hour I’d…

  • Finding Pura Vida in Jaco – Patricia, 55, from Seattle

    My name is Patricia, I’m 55 and live in Seattle, and I went to Jaco Beach because I needed a change of scenery in the truest sense. Years of gray skies and long workdays had worn me down more than I realized. Friends kept telling me about Costa Rica—about the warmth, the kindness of the…

  • Anniversary in Jaco – Emma (41) & James (44) from Boston

    I’m Emma, 41, and my husband James, 44, and I decided our anniversary gift to each other this year wouldn’t be something that sits on a shelf—it would be a trip. We’d both been curious about Costa Rica for years, and when a friend mentioned Jaco Beach as a spot that blends romance with easy…