I’m Lisa Miller, 44. I chose Jaco because it’s one of those places where the ocean and the mountains shake hands. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco and woke up each morning to the sound of waves rolling in under soft gray light. The four things that defined my trip were Ziplining…

We’re Brian Johnson (39) and Laura Brown (37). We picked Jaco because we wanted something easy—beach, good food, and nightlife we could walk to. Our home base was a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental just a few minutes from the sand, and it turned out to be perfect. We built the trip around four highlights:…

I’m Angela Green, 33, and this was my first real solo vacation. I chose Jaco because it looked like it had just the right mix of beach, nightlife, and safety. I stayed in a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and from the first morning, with the sound of the ocean rolling in, I knew I…

I’m Mark Scott, 40. I landed in Costa Rica tired and wired from work and chose Jaco because it looked like a place that understood both fun and rest. I checked into a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach, dropped my bag, and walked straight to the water. The Pacific was a dull silver…

I’m Charles Robinson, 57. I booked a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and let the town talk me into rest. Four picks: Birdwatching on beach, Isla Damas Mangrove Tour, Mono Verde Restaurant, and a short spin through a casino because vacation. People were generous with directions and patience. Playa Hermosa’s surfers, Herradura’s boats, and a…

I’m Donna Allen, 48. I chose a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment because it let me walk to everything I really wanted. Four anchors: Street Art and Graffiti Walking Tour, Catamaran Day Tour, Peppers Grill and Seafood, and, on a friend’s recommendation, Mynt Lounge Jaco for a late nightcap. People were relaxed and helpful everywhere…

We’re Steven Young (42) and Linda Hall (40). We booked a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental and never looked back. Our four: Went Deep Sea Fishing, Jaco Vice Nightclub, el Hicaco Restaurant, and a slow loop through Jaco Walk Open Air Shops. Every person we met acted like a neighbor. Herradura, Playa Hermosa, and Esterillos…

I’m Patricia Walker, 35. I booked a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and practiced saying yes: yes to the ocean, yes to the green hills, yes to dessert. Four picks: Street Art and Graffiti Walking Tour, Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park, Peppers Grill and Seafood, and a sun-drowsy afternoon at Jaco Blu Beach Club. People…

I’m Thomas Lewis, 55. I stayed in a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach and gave myself a simple assignment: listen to the ocean more than my email. My week: Birdwatching on beach, Isla Damas Mangrove Tour, Hartley Ranch Prime Steakhouse, and a relaxed night at Mynt Lounge Jaco. People were helpful without hovering—my favorite…

I’m Sarah Thompson, 32. I booked a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco and let the week teach me how to be on vacation again. Four picks: Ziplining through Rainforest, Jaco Blu Beach Club, Lemon Zest Restaurant, and a curious stop at the Tarcoles Crocodile Bridge. People were patient and kind at every turn. I drifted…