I’m Angela Johnson, 25, 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 rental near the beach, which gave…

I’m Matthew Hughes & Savannah Flores, 39 and 47, 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 contemporary…

I’m Michelle Murphy, 42, 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 walkable Jaco vacation rental, which gave me…

I’m Alex Scott, 52, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a beach vacation that offered more than sitting by a pool. 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 Jaco vacation apartment,…

I’m Natalie Cooper, 48, 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 a centrally located Jaco vacation rental, which gave…

I’m Matthew Martin, 26, 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 private apartment through Jaco Living, which gave me…

I’m Rachel Davis, 61, 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 Airbnb close to restaurants, which gave…

I’m Ian Long, 32, 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 a modern Jaco vacation apartment, which gave me…

I’m Garrett Johnson & Eva Williams, 45 and 26, 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 apartments in Jaco Beach,…

I’m Lucas Hayes, 55, 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 centrally located Jaco vacation rental, which gave me…