I’m Jonathan Kelly, 32, and I originally booked four nights in Jaco Beach “just to check it out.” By the end of day two, I was already on my laptop trying to figure out how I could stay longer next year. I based myself in a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental that was close enough…

I’m Ashley Diaz, 30, and this was my first real solo trip outside the U.S. I picked Jaco Beach because I kept reading that it was friendly, walkable, and easy to navigate without a car. All of that turned out to be true—and then some. I stayed in a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment just…

I’m Ryan Howard, 39, and I used to default to Vegas every time I wanted a fun, easy vacation. After one week in Jaco Beach, I’m officially switching teams. Jaco gives me nightlife, casinos, and energy—but adds warm ocean water, green mountains, and a much more relaxed vibe. I stayed in a Modern Airbnb Vacation…

We’re Zachary Reed (33) and Olivia Clark (31), and Jaco Beach was our very first stop on our very first trip to Costa Rica. We wanted somewhere easy to reach, fun, and close to other places we’d heard about. Jaco could not have been a better choice. We stayed in a bright, open Contemporary Airbnb…

I’m Kevin Ramirez, 36, and I came to Jaco Beach to test out the whole “working vacation” thing. I needed decent Wi-Fi, a comfortable place to stay, and enough fun around me that I wouldn’t feel stuck in a hotel room. I found all of that in a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment that was…

I’m Chloe Mitchell, 27, and I booked Jaco Beach after a year that felt like one long to-do list. I wanted ocean air, a little adventure, and a place where I could stay out late and still feel safe walking home. Jaco delivered all of that and more. I stayed in a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment…

I’m Daniel Cooper, 29, and I flew down to Jaco Beach with one simple goal: trade winter for waves. I booked a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental so I could walk to the beach in minutes and never worry about renting a car. Within a few hours of arriving, I knew I’d picked the right…

I’m Henry Hughes, 38, and I booked Jaco Beach almost on a whim. I wanted somewhere warm with good reviews, easy logistics, and more to do than just sit by a hotel pool. What I got was a place I can easily see myself coming back to every year. I stayed in a Downtown Jaco…

I’m Grace Bryant, 26, and before this trip, “pura vida” was just a phrase I saw on T-shirts. After a week in Jaco Beach, it feels like an attitude I want to bring back home. I stayed in a simple but comfortable Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental that made it easy to walk to the…

We’re Jason Rivera (35) and Megan Powell (33), and we chose Jaco Beach because we wanted a vacation that mixed adventure, nightlife, and real downtime. Jaco nailed that combination for us. We stayed in a relaxed Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment that was an easy stroll from the sand and just a few minutes from…