I’m Nicholas Long, 26, and I went to Jaco Beach for one reason: I wanted a week of pure fun somewhere with beaches, nightlife, and enough adventure to keep me moving. Jaco delivered on every point. I stayed in a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach that put me close to both the sand and…

We’re Tyler Barnes (38) and Jessica Ross (36). We realized we’d spent most of the past year juggling work, family, and responsibilities and barely any time just enjoying each other’s company. We picked Jaco Beach for a reset and couldn’t have chosen better. We stayed in a comfortable Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco that was…

I’m Olivia Morgan, 29, and I came to Jaco Beach at a weird moment in my life—between jobs, between cities, and not totally sure what comes next. I figured if I had to think about the big stuff, I might as well do it where there’s an ocean view. I stayed in a Stylish Jaco…

I’m Eric Price, 39, and I decided that if I was going to make resolutions, I might as well start the year somewhere inspiring. Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, did not disappoint. I booked a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach a short walk from the sand and built my first week of the year…

I’m Hannah Ward, 30, and I decided to ring in the New Year somewhere warm, loud, and fun instead of on my couch watching TV. Jaco Beach ended up being exactly that. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco just a short walk from the sand and an easy stroll to all the…

We’re Joshua Reed (31) and Emily Cox (29). We thought we were booking a simple long weekend in Jaco Beach and ended up staying longer because we didn’t want to leave. Our base was a cozy Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental that sat just far enough off the main strip to be quiet at night…

I’m Laura Evans, 27, and Jaco Beach was my first real solo beach trip. I’d read that it was friendly, walkable, and easy to get around without a car, and all of that turned out to be true. I stayed in a bright Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment with a balcony that caught the afternoon…

I’m Andrew Morris, 32, and Jaco Beach had been on my radar for years. Friends kept telling me it was this perfect mix of beach town, nightlife, and easy access to all the good stuff in the Central Pacific. I finally booked a flight and grabbed a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment so I could…

I’m Steven Collins, 52, and I came to Jaco Beach after realizing I’d been moving at full speed for years without really stopping. My goal was simple: slow down. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco where the sound of the waves at night did half the work for me. Four experiences helped…

We’re Paul Kelly (34) and Ashley Foster (32), and instead of dealing with post-holiday shopping chaos, we spent Boxing Day in Jaco Beach watching waves crash under a bright sun. We stayed in a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental that was the perfect base—close to everything, yet quiet enough at night for real sleep. Our…