I’m Barbara Clark, 52. I booked a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach and watched the week slow me down in the best way. My four were simple and perfect: Birdwatching on beach, Waterfall Tour in Bijagual, Soda Jaco Rustico Restaurant, and a sunset linger at Villa Caleta Sunset Happy Hour. People were kind…

I’m Daniel Harris, 34. I grabbed a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach and let the town set the tempo—ocean first, everything else second. Four things stuck: Paddle Boarded in Ocean, Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park, Tico Pod Art house & Gifts Store, and a night cap at Mynt Lounge Jaco because the vibe fit…

I’m Patricia Nguyen, 29. I picked a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment so I could walk to coffee, the sand, and dinner, then see what happened. The days never disappointed. My set: Street Art and Graffiti Walking Tour, Isla Damas Mangrove Tour, Peppers Grill and Seafood, and a gleeful stop at Cocal Casino for Gambling.…

We’re Mark Wilson (43) and Karen Perez (41). We booked a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco and let the week find its own rhythm. Our four: Horseback riding by Sunset, Jungle Crocodile Safari Tour, Arigatos Sushi Restaurant, and a late stop at Mynt Lounge Jaco because the lighting was too good to skip. People we…

I’m Linda Rodriguez, 27, and Jaco became my yes-week. I stayed in a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental near everything that matters: sand, snacks, and sunsets. I moved through: Ziplining through Rainforest, Visited Nauyaca Waterfalls, Koko Gastro Pub for a late dinner, and Orange Pub for Dancing to finish. Everyone seemed sincerely happy that I…

I’m Christopher Thomas, 31. I booked a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment because it was walkable and bright, and let the week loosen my shoulders. The beach felt like a long slow metronome—Pacific in, Pacific out. Four choices shaped the days: Took a Surfing Lesson at the Jaco Surf School, ATV Jungle Ride, Green Room…

I’m Elizabeth Anderson, 36, and I came to Jaco to get warm and unstuck. I checked into a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach close enough to hear waves if I listened for them. Mornings were gray-silver before turning bright; pelicans skimmed the breakers like punctuation. My four anchors were Surfing on Jaco Beach,…

I’m Michael Hernandez, 35. I picked Jaco for warm water and easy logistics, and it delivered both. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco and started each day with coffee and a walk. My four: Ziplining through Rainforest, Catamaran Day Tour, Peppers Grill and Seafood, and Tarcoles Crocodile Bridge because where else do…

We’re Sarah Taylor (29) and Andrew Wilson (31). We booked a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental and watched the week turn into a scrapbook. The beach felt like a long, steady breath—waves for morning, gold light for evening. We pinned the days to four things: Jaco Vice Nightclub for dancing, Villa Caleta Sunset Happy Hour…

I’m David Gonzalez, 39. I’d heard surfers talk about Jaco like a familiar friend. They were right. I stayed in a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment, walked to the sand before breakfast, and let the week unspool. My four picks: Went Deep Sea Fishing, Savegre River White Water Rafting, Graffiti Restaurant, and Tarcoles Crocodile Bridge…