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…

We’re Steven Young (42) and Linda Hall (40). We booked a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental and never looked back. Our four: Went Deep Sea Fishing, Jaco Vice Nightclub, el Hicaco Restaurant, and a slow loop through Jaco Walk Open Air Shops. Every person we met acted like a neighbor. Herradura, Playa Hermosa, and Esterillos…

I’m Patricia Walker, 35. I booked a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and practiced saying yes: yes to the ocean, yes to the green hills, yes to dessert. Four picks: Street Art and Graffiti Walking Tour, Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park, Peppers Grill and Seafood, and a sun-drowsy afternoon at Jaco Blu Beach Club. People…

I’m Thomas Lewis, 55. I stayed in a Contemporary Airbnb Apartment near Jaco Beach and gave myself a simple assignment: listen to the ocean more than my email. My week: Birdwatching on beach, Isla Damas Mangrove Tour, Hartley Ranch Prime Steakhouse, and a relaxed night at Mynt Lounge Jaco. People were helpful without hovering—my favorite…

I’m Sarah Thompson, 32. I booked a Beach-Side Airbnb Apartment in Jaco and let the week teach me how to be on vacation again. Four picks: Ziplining through Rainforest, Jaco Blu Beach Club, Lemon Zest Restaurant, and a curious stop at the Tarcoles Crocodile Bridge. People were patient and kind at every turn. I drifted…

I’m Joseph Harris, 46. I took a Central Jaco Airbnb Vacation Rental so I could walk more and plan less. My four: ATV Jungle Ride, Visited Nauyaca Waterfalls, Green Room Restaurant, and slow browsing at Tico Pod Art house & Gifts Store. Every conversation felt like a recommendation from a friend. Herradura, Playa Hermosa, and…

We’re Andrew Jackson (33) and Michelle White (31). We booked a Stylish Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and built a routine we didn’t want to break. Our four: Paddle Boarded in Ocean, Jungle Crocodile Safari Tour, Amara Costa Rica Cocina Mediterranea, and a smooth late stop at Mynt Lounge Jaco. People everywhere were welcoming and helpful.…

I’m Jennifer Martin, 29. I stayed in a Modern Airbnb Vacation Apartment in Jaco Beach and let the town set the tempo: coffee, sand, repeat. Four things shaped the week: Took a Surfing Lesson at the Jaco Surf School, Miro Mountain Hike, Koko Gastro Pub, and an hour of happy people-watching at Jaco Walk Open…

I’m Joshua Moore, 38. I booked a Downtown Jaco Beach Airbnb Apartment and promised myself I wouldn’t overschedule. The beach did most of the work—soft gray mornings, then honest sunshine. My four anchors: Surfing on Jaco Beach, Jaco Walk Open Air Shops, Graffiti Restaurant, and a slow wander over the Tarcoles Crocodile Bridge. Everyone seemed…