Jaco Reviews

Tag: Surfing

  • Alexander Hill — From Office Chair to Surfboard in Jaco Beach

    I’m Alexander Hill, 38, and I booked Jaco Beach after realizing I was spending more time in my office chair than anywhere else. I wanted a place where my biggest responsibility would be choosing between waves, waterfalls, or nightlife. Jaco delivered that in spades. I stayed in a Modern Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment just a…

  • Grace Turner — Finding Confidence and Community in Jaco Beach

    I’m Grace Turner, 29, and I went to Jaco Beach at a moment when I really needed to get out of my own head. I wanted a place that felt social and alive but still warm and safe enough for a solo traveler. Jaco ended up being that place and more. I stayed in a…

  • Justin Morgan — Why I Picked Jaco for My First Trip Abroad

    I’m Justin Morgan, 25, and Jaco Beach has the honor of being the first place I ever traveled outside the United States. I wanted somewhere warm, fun, a little adventurous, and not too intimidating for a first-timer. Jaco hit that sweet spot perfectly. I stayed in a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Apartment that made it…

  • Natalie Foster — Our Jaco Girls’ Trip Turned Into a Surf Obsession

    I’m Natalie Foster, 27, and Jaco Beach was supposed to be a relaxed girls’ trip with my best friend—sun, cocktails, and maybe one adventure. Instead, we left borderline obsessed with surfing and already planning our return. We based ourselves in a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment that was perfectly placed between the ocean and all…

  • Ethan Powell — A Long Weekend in Jaco That Felt Like Two Weeks Off

    I’m Ethan Powell, 31, and I booked a long weekend in Jaco Beach thinking it would be a quick reset before diving back into work. Somehow, four days here felt like two full weeks off. I stayed in a Beach-Side Jaco Airbnb Apartment that put me steps from the sand and a short walk from…

  • Nicholas Peterson — Why Jaco Beach Is My New Annual Escape

    I’m Nicholas Peterson, 40, and halfway through my first trip to Jaco Beach, I decided this place is going to be my new annual escape. I wanted somewhere easy to reach, warm year-round, and packed with things to do—but also genuinely welcoming and safe. Jaco checked every box. I stayed in a Central Jaco Airbnb…

  • Lauren Patterson — Waves, Wellness, and Late Nights in Jaco Beach

    I’m Lauren Patterson, 29, and I chose Jaco Beach because I wanted a trip that balanced wellness with fun. I wanted to surf, stretch, eat well, and still go out dancing when I felt like it. Jaco handled all of that effortlessly. I stayed in a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment that was quiet enough…

  • Brandon Price & Emma Hughes — Our Date-Night-Filled Escape to Jaco Beach

    We’re Brandon Price (37) and Emma Hughes (35), and our Jaco Beach trip was all about reconnecting and having fun again. We both work full-time and realized we hadn’t taken a real vacation together in years. Jaco ended up being the perfect choice. We stayed in a cozy Central Jaco Airbnb Condo where we could…

  • Hannah Long — Trading Deadlines for Oceanlines in Jaco Beach

    I’m Hannah Long, 26, and I booked Jaco Beach after realizing my life had been reduced to screens, meetings, and takeout. I needed a place where my biggest decision for the day could be “beach or adventure?” I stayed in a bright, modern Stylish Ocean-View Airbnb in Jaco that became my dream home base—close to…

  • Dylan Brooks — A “Quick” Jaco Trip That Hooked Me on Surfing

    I’m Dylan Brooks, 30, and I booked Jaco Beach as a “quick” escape from winter back home. Three days in, I was already looking up long-term stays. I stayed in a Modern Jaco Beach Vacation Apartment just a short walk from the sand and downtown. From the moment I stepped out and saw the ocean…