I’m Emily King, 30. I squeezed Jaco into a narrow window between two hectic work seasons and hoped it would feel like more than just a blur of beach photos. I stayed in a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment that put me within walking distance of everything I cared about. My four anchors were Surfing…

We’re George Allen (51) and Karen Rivera (49). We picked Jaco because we wanted somewhere tropical that wasn’t complicated, and that gamble paid off. We booked a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and spent the week finally catching our breath. Our four standout experiences were Horseback riding by Sunset, a serene Waterfall Tour in Bijagual,…

I’m Michelle Martinez, 27. I came to Jaco alone first to see if it would make a good future girls’ trip, and I’m happy to report the answer is a big yes. I stayed in a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach, walked to everything, and never once felt out of my depth. My…

I’m Kevin Garcia, 29. I booked Jaco after staring at my office screen for too many months and realizing I couldn’t remember the last time I’d seen an ocean. I stayed in a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach and promised myself I’d trade the office chair for a beach chair as often as possible.…

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…