I’m Joseph Harris, 46. I took a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental so I could walk more and plan less.

My four: ATV Jungle Ride, Visited Nauyaca Waterfalls, Green Room Restaurant, and slow browsing at Tico Pod Art house & Gifts Store. Every conversation felt like a recommendation from a friend.

Herradura, Playa Hermosa, and an hour at Esterillos filled the margins. Buses, taxis, Ubers—everything was easy and safe to navigate.

A passerby told me when the tide would drop enough for a long shoreline walk. Perfect call.

Nightlife was low-effort and high-return—music, laughter, and a little casino detour.

I didn’t expect to love the in-between moments so much. Jaco specializes in those.