I didn’t realize how tired I was until I stopped. I’m Linda, 48, from Portland, and my trip to Jaco Beach came after a year of juggling work, aging parents, and adult kids boomeranging in and out of the house. I wasn’t looking for a wild party trip; I wanted somewhere I could feel safe,…
Sometimes a weekend is all you need to reset your entire perspective. I’m Madison, 27, from Toronto, and I booked a last-minute escape to Jaco Beach after a stressful stretch at work. The goal wasn’t to check off a list of extreme adventures—it was simply to breathe, explore a little, and soak up some sunshine.…
I’m Madison Howard, 29, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a relaxing trip with little bursts of adrenaline built in. I didn’t want to go full extreme-sports, but I also didn’t want to just sit by a hotel pool for a week. Jaco struck that balance perfectly. I stayed in a Stylish Jaco…
I’m Victoria Ward, 34, and I spent a week bouncing between Jaco, Herradura, and Hermosa on a solo adventure that turned out to be exactly what I needed. I wanted beaches, mountains, rainforest, and enough nightlife to keep things interesting—but I also wanted to feel safe the entire time. Jaco delivered all of that. I…