My name is Ethan, I’m 29 and from Denver, Colorado, and this was my first time visiting Jaco Beach in Costa Rica. I’d heard for years that the Pacific coast of Costa Rica was the perfect mix of surf town energy, good nightlife, and lush rainforest, and Jaco absolutely lived up to the hype. From…
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…
I’m Patrick Hughes, 40, and Jaco Beach is where I finally understood what “pura vida” really feels like in day-to-day life. I wanted a place where I could slow down, surf, explore a bit, and still get a taste of nightlife. Jaco gave me all of that, wrapped in warm air and green hills. I…
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…
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…