Costa Rica Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Costa Rica travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Costa Rica who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Olman Romero

(119 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in San Jose, Costa Rica
Olman specializes in: Adventure activities, hiking, ecological tours, marine activities
Recent traveler reviews for Olman:
"Olman did a fantastic job helping us plan the trip of a life time." - by Ashley, Apr 17, 2024 · see review
"Olman was patient with my questions and planned a vacation my family and I will remember for a long time." - by Lara, Apr 8, 2024 · see review
"We have had a wonderful time in Costa Rica and want to thank Olman for making it possible." - by Brigitte, Apr 1, 2024 · see review

Bryan Leon

(76 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Cartago, Costa Rica
Bryan specializes in: Family Trips, Adventure Tours, Naturalist Hiking, Cultural Tours, Birdwatching, Sport Fishing, and Surfing.
Recent traveler reviews for Bryan:
"Bryan was most helpful." - by Virginie, Mar 10, 2024 · see review
"Thank you, Bryan !" - by Sandra, Feb 21, 2024 · see review
"We had prompt communication from Bryan- our travel agent from Serendipity tours." - by Sushma, Feb 18, 2024 · see review

Charlotte Törnqvist

(47 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Charlotte specializes in: Tailor-made, fully personalized trip plans. Family vacations including children of all ages. Adventure travel. Nature vacations. Fully guided private premium trips. Honeymoons. Special interest groups. Senior trips, and 3-generation family vacations.
Recent traveler reviews for Charlotte:
"The pre-planning team of Fio, Charlotte and Nancy was fantastic and I greatly appreciated their responsiveness to our questions and requests." - by Scott, Dec 5, 2023 · see review
"Charlotte and the team were always responsive and answered all of my many questions prior to the trip." - by Jessica, Aug 27, 2023 · see review
"The people at KimKim (Fio, Nancy, and Charlotte) that put everything together, answered all of our questions, and helped us while we were there- they were just fantastic." - by Cosimo, Aug 26, 2023 · see review

Yuliana Valverde

(37 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in San José, Costa Rica
Yuliana specializes in: Nature Trips, Honeymoons, FamilyTravel, Adventure Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Yuliana:
"Yuliana was my local specialist in Costa Rica who worked on all the details of my itinerary until I was happy with it." - by Elise, Jun 23, 2023 · see review
"When I tried to determine where to go/what to do on my own I just got overwhelmed, but Yuliana put together an unforgettable trip." - by Debra, May 25, 2023 · see review
"Our trip planner, Yuliana, was extremely responsive, and recommended interesting excursions, and good lodging." - by Traci, Apr 8, 2023 · see review

Jean Carlo Ilama

(18 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Cartago, Costa Rica
Jean Carlo specializes in: Ecotourism, wildlife, local activities, family vacations, sustainable tourism, personal itineraries, natural and cultural expeditions.
Recent traveler reviews for Jean Carlo:
"Our local specialist, Jean Carlo, was so attentive and had great suggestions." - by Matt, Feb 14, 2024 · see review
"Jean Carlo was so helpful throughout the process of planning our trip to Costa Rica." - by Stephen, Dec 8, 2023 · see review
"Jean Carlo and the Kim Kim team were fantastic!" - by Peter, Nov 20, 2023 · see review

Veronica Medina

(14 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Costa Rica
Veronica specializes in: Events, groups, incentive, meetings, family vacations, honeymoon, adventure, ecotourism, nature expeditions, cultural experiences,
Recent traveler reviews for Veronica:
"Veronica did a great job tailoring the trip to our needs." - by Tyler, Jan 25, 2024 · see review
"Veronica was incredibly knowledgeable and customized our trip perfectly for our family of 7: four boys ages 17-27 and a girlfriend." - by Andrea, Jul 15, 2023 · see review
"Costa Rica was amazing, the trip that KimKim (Veronica) planned for us was on point." - by Angel, May 9, 2023 · see review

Holden Ketchum

(13 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Cartago, Costa Rica
Holden specializes in: Family-friendly, LGBTQ-friendly, Senior Travel, Costa Rica Highlights, Wildlife, Nature Hikes
Recent traveler reviews for Holden:
"Loved the guidance that Serendipity Adventures provided us both before our travels (thanks Holden and Nancy )a we trip planned, and appreciated the support locally from Wilman while we were there." - by Martin, Apr 17, 2024 · see review
"One incident on our way to airport was resolved by Holden and Nancy immediately." - by Bobbi, Mar 13, 2024 · see review
"Holden worked with us to plan a perfect 8 days!" - by Samantha, Mar 11, 2024 · see review

Phil Tardieu

(8 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Costa Rica
Phil specializes in: Adventure, Family, Tailor-made trips
I am very proud to have grown up in this country, and my passion is to share the beauties with whom I have had the joy of experiencing every day. I am passionate about tourism here in Costa Rica, and I strive to offer a highly personalized and professional service to every traveler I meet. read more

Francisco Herrera

(7 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Heredia, Costa Rica
Francisco specializes in: Customized honeymoons, Family, Romantic, Groups, luxury and special interest adventures for the most discerning high end travelers.
Recent traveler reviews for Francisco:
"We booked a 12 day (it was supposed to be a 14 day trip but American Airlines screwed us out of two days and Francisco with Tachiz Travel did an amazing job adjusting the itinerary in real time) trip across Costa Rica from coast to coast and places in between that went off beautifully!" - by Scott, Dec 23, 2022 · see review
"From first contact to our final farewell, Alex and Francisco went above and beyond to ensure our adventures in Costa Rica were well organized and memorable utilizing the best tour operators in country." - by Charles, Mar 9, 2022 · see review
"Alex and Francisco came up with a custom itinerary that far surpassed anything I could have thought up." - by Kimberley, May 5, 2020 · see review

Christopher Murillo

(4 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Costa Rica
Christopher specializes in: Cycling, Mountain Biking, Whitewater rafting, Treking, Hiking, Multiday, Multiactivity, Bikepacking
Positive experiences and memories that you will never forget are about the only things we take away! Traveling gives us the chance to discover this. I've lead trips in Costa Rica and some other countries, for more than 10 years. I know first hand what people are looking for and what makes the... read more

Priscila Mata

(4 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Costa Rica
Priscila specializes in: Adventure, cultural and natural connections, hiking!
Greetings from vibrant Costa Rica! 🌺 My love for exploring and understanding my country fuels my enthusiasm for helping others discover all that Costa Rica has to offer. Outside of work, I find balance by spending my free time surrounded by the natural beauty that defines this amazing place... read more

Rosa Calderon

(2 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Costa Rica
Rosa specializes in: Cycling, mountain biking, treking, white water rafting, multi day, multi activity, honeymoon, active trips, family trips.
I am from the coffee-producing town of Santa Maria, high in the mountains of the central mountain range of Costa Rica. I grew up here thinking that there was nothing beyond the endless rows of coffee plants until, at a young age, I went on a family trip to the beach. It was such an eye-opening... read more

Dennis Salas

(2 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Cartago, Costa Rica
Dennis specializes in: Families, honeymooners, couples, adventure, leisure, small and big groups
Hi! My name is Dennis Salas, sales expert of Costa Rica and a culture and nature lover person who is always looking for interesting things to do and nice places to visit. That is basically the main reason why I would like to help you plaining your trip so that you can experience different... read more

Erwin Gonzalez

(2 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Cartago Costa Rica
Erwin specializes in: groups, incentive, meetings, family vacations, honeymoon, adventure, ecotourism, nature expeditions, cultural experiences,
Hi! I'm Erwin Gonzalez. I am Costa Rican, I love this country because is amazing. We have different places to visit and always the experiences are uniques. Our culture is very important for us because our traditions are part of our daily lives. I studied tourism because, I would like to help... read more

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Trip Reviews for Costa Rica

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.8
Based on 820 ratings

Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Mar 31 - Apr 10, 2024

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Meg R.
South Windsor, CT | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024
Our trip to Costa Rica was amazing! We went for 10 days and spent time in San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal and Tamarindo. We stayed at Volcano Lodge in Arenal and Wyndham in Tamarindo and both were awesome. The CR travel used for our private transfers were amazing- very personable and allowed us to stop if we needed to and they showed us all around on our drives- stopping for fruit, wildlife. The excursions we booked were also wonderful. I highly recommend the zip line through SkyAdventures. Read more

Our trip to Costa Rica was amazing! We went for 10 days and spent time in San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal and Tamarindo. We stayed at Volcano Lodge in Arenal and Wyndham in Tamarindo and both were awesome. The CR travel used for our private transfers were amazing- very personable and allowed us to stop if we needed to and they showed us all around on our drives- stopping for fruit, wildlife. The excursions we booked were also wonderful. I highly recommend the zip line through SkyAdventures.

Hotel Reviews
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Alajuela

This hotel was fine. I wish we only stayed here one night as there is not much to do in this area and it is not a walkable area. The included breakfast was good with an omelet bar but the dinner and lunch we had here was just ok.

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Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience
San Carlos, Alajuela

We loved staying here! The view of the volcano was incredible. All hotel staff were incredibly friendly. Breakfast and all meals were great as well as drinks at the swim up bar. Not too far from La Fortuna, Ubers were cheap if you don’t have a car. Our only complaint was how uncomfortable the mattresses were in our room.

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Very uncomfortable mattress
Wyndham
Tamarindo

This hotel was awesome! We loved that we were in a secluded place with incredible views but also had access to downtown and the beach club for free with the hourly shuttle. Views at the pool can’t be beat.

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Activity Reviews
Doka Coffee Tour & Poas Volcano National Park
Doka Coffee Tour & Poas Volcano National Park
Costa Rica

Coffee tour was awesome! Our guide was so thorough and friendly. The volcano tour was not worth it in my opinion. You can only stay at the site for 20 minutes due to the gases and we could no see anything on the day we went. I would have preferred to transfer out of San Jose quicker than staying for this tour.

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Sky Tram, Sky Trek & Sky Walk
Sky Tram, Sky Trek & Sky Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna

Highly recommend this zip line- the views were absolutely stunning and there is a restaurant/bar with amazing views of Arenal Lake and volcano where you can eat after. The hanging bridges were great and our tour guide was awesome however we did not see any wildlife.

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Paradise Hot Springs & Meal
Paradise Hot Springs & Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna

These hot springs are gorgeous !! When we got to Costa Rica people seemed to recommend Tabacon or Eco Thermales the most for hot springs. We also had hot springs at our hotel (volcano lodge), so I am not sure this was worth it. The dinner included was not good. Food was cold, not many options, it’s buffet style.

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Good was cold! And there was barely any left when we got there
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Catamaran Sailing Adventure
Catamaran Sailing Adventure
Costa Rica

We loved this! Snorkel was great and so nice To get On the water.

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Traditional Cooking Class with Dinner
Traditional Cooking Class with Dinner
Arenal/La Fortuna

This was amazing! One of the best parts of our trips. My partner and I had a blast making homemade tortillas and Casado.

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Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Apr 24, 2024

Hello Meg!

This picture of the sun making the coffee look golden brown is so mellow; I love it! Your casado also looks amazing! 🍛 Now you can include some delicious tortillas in your menus at home :)

Well-organized trip
Costa Rica | Apr 6 - Apr 13, 2024

Marcia
Marcia J.
Redmond, WA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
Well-organized trip. Having the transport arranged for us let us focus on family and CR, not navigating how to get around. Serendipity Adventures, the on-the-ground subcontractor for KimKim, was superb. KimKim found the perfect place for a family of 7 to stay for a week in Manuel Antonio. Read more

Well-organized trip. Having the transport arranged for us let us focus on family and CR, not navigating how to get around. Serendipity Adventures, the on-the-ground subcontractor for KimKim, was superb. KimKim found the perfect place for a family of 7 to stay for a week in Manuel Antonio.

Hotel Reviews
Gran Hotel Costa Rica
San José

Just a Hilton from the Curio Collection. Everything was spectacularly nice (to be expected from a 5 Star hotel), but also quite divorced from a Costa Rican Experience; once inside the hotel, we could have been in almost any country anywhere. Great breakfast. Great location. Interestingly, less-than stellar restaurant staff, some of whom were slow and indifferent. If you value the luxury hotel experience, change this rating to 5 stars.

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A luxury hotel that could be transplanted to anywhere in the world. Devoid of authenticity except the building is a bit historic.
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Good front desk, great porters, great room service, and a full sized crib for our toddler, not just a pack-n-play. Restaurant staff a bit indifferent.
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Hotel Costa Verde
Manuel Antonio

A wonderful place for families. We were 7 and KimKim found us the perfect house (Casa Quinta) on the property. Multiple great pools. Monkeys everywhere, which we all loved.

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Location
It is indeed built on the side of a hill. Plan on uphill hiking or plan on multiple taxi rides (totally worth the extra expense).
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Cleanliness & Comfort
The cleaning staff even washed our dishes!
Activity Reviews
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Costa Rica

Not suited for young children. Mostly we saw small sleeping sloths only viewable through binoculars, which little kids can't easily negotiate. Defiinitely go early in the morning, before the heat sets in. Nice tour with a naturalist for older children and adults, with lots of teaching and explaining that bores the little ones and is great for others.

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Damas Island Boat Tour
Damas Island Boat Tour
Manuel Antonio

Mangroves are cool for those of us with little experience with them.

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Food
Simple and authentic dinner at an outdoor cafe afterwards.
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Transport
One of us left a phone on the bus and they brought it back to us almost before we even discovered it missing. Above and beyond service.
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Apr 22, 2024

Hello Marcia, I'm glad that you were able to enjoy the hotel in Manuel Antonio, keeping your whole family together. I'm sorry that the national park tour was a little too much for your little one, but it sounds like everyone was ablet to cool off and enjoy the pools at Costa Verde. I'm also glad to hear that there were lots of monkeys to keep you entertained and that your phone was promptly returned to you.
Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

Amazing Honeymoon in Costa Rica
Costa Rica | May 17 - May 27, 2023

Virginia
Virginia P.
Jurupa Valley, CA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
Booking our Costa Rican honeymoon through Kim Kim and using Nuria was one of the best decisions we made. It wasn’t just a trip; it was an expertly curated adventure. For anyone looking to celebrate Costa Rica, 10 day adventure, which was an unforgettable adventure I cannot recommend Nuria enough. We had day by day itinary with all the information needed, the car rental easy, driving through costa rica was breeze. Customer service was available, ensuring that any questions we had were... Read more

Booking our Costa Rican honeymoon through Kim Kim and using Nuria was one of the best decisions we made. It wasn’t just a trip; it was an expertly curated adventure. For anyone looking to celebrate Costa Rica, 10 day adventure, which was an unforgettable adventure I cannot recommend Nuria enough. We had day by day itinary with all the information needed, the car rental easy, driving through costa rica was breeze. Customer service was available, ensuring that any questions we had were answered promptly and any minor issues were resolved quickly via whatups. This peace of mind was invaluable, especially being in a foreign country and wanting to focus solely on each other. e found ourselves one day zip-lining through the canopy of Monteverde, and the next, snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Papagayo. booked us into boutique hotels and secluded lodges that emphasized privacy and romance. Each location offered unique charms surrounded by the rich biodiversity of a rainforest.

Hotel Review
Chachagua Rainforest
La Fortuna

The location was secluded and a little further than other hotels or the city center. Accommodations were nothing short of spectacular, and it felt private, with lots of wildlife.

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Local specialist: Nuri R

A trip that was perfectly suited to our family.
Costa Rica | Mar 13 - Mar 20, 2024

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Christa R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024

kimkim helped us find a hotel that was perfect for our family and in a great location. The full-day excursion to Rincon de la Vieja booked through our kimkim agent was a highlight of the trip. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. We were able to spot a variety of birds and animals. The entire trip exceeded our expectations.

Local specialist: Erwin Gonzalez
Erwin
Erwin Gonzalez
Local specialist in Cartago Costa Rica | Replied on Apr 24, 2024
Dear Christa, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful experience during your trip. I'm particularly delighted that you enjoyed the hotel we recommended and that it was perfect for your family's needs. It's great to know that the full-day excursion to Rincon de la Vieja was a highlight of your trip. Our team works hard to ensure that our travelers have memorable experiences, and I'm glad to hear that your... Read more

Dear Christa,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! I'm thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful experience during your trip.

I'm particularly delighted that you enjoyed the hotel we recommended and that it was perfect for your family's needs. It's great to know that the full-day excursion to Rincon de la Vieja was a highlight of your trip. Our team works hard to ensure that our travelers have memorable experiences, and I'm glad to hear that your guide was knowledgeable and that you were able to spot a variety of birds and animals.

Your positive feedback truly means a lot to us, and I'm delighted that we were able to exceed your expectations. It was a pleasure assisting you with your travel plans, and I hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back to Costa Rica in the future!

Pura Vida!
Erwin

Adam was very responsive and made changes at ...
Costa Rica | Apr 1 - Apr 11, 2024

Catherine
Catherine H.
Harrison, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024
Adam was very responsive and made changes at our request without missing a beat. Found great options for us. Read more

Adam was very responsive and made changes at our request without missing a beat. Found great options for us.

Hotel Reviews
El Silencio del Campo Hotel
La Fortuna

Very Comfortable with yummy breakfast options. Hot springs were wonderful - very clean! Grounds were lovely and we enjoyed the farm. Great organic vegetable garden and lots of animals visiting children enjoyed including milking one of the cows. Staff was helpful and friendly.

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Friendly and helpful - great suggestions
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Arco Iris Lodge
Santa Elena

Very different from our first hotel but comfortable, right in town, nice breakfast options. Pretty quiet for being in town.

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Very accommodating
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Hotel Plaza Yara
Puntarenas

Very comfortable - nice staff - lovely clean pool - great outside sitting area. Right on a busy road so noisy at times and not able to walk anywhere.

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Activity Reviews
Chocolate & Night Hike Experience
Chocolate & Night Hike Experience
Monteverde

Very informative but too much time in the gift shop

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Too much of a canned tourist tour plus too much time in the gift dhop
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Self-Guided Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Hike
Self-Guided Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna

Nice hike with lovely views of the volcano. Good signage with a comfy cafe at the finish

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Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River
Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River
Arenal/La Fortuna

Wonderful guides, beautiful relaxed float on the river. Great snacks at the end.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knew the animals and plants so answered all our questions. Generally informed regarding the ecology of the area.
Transport
Picked us up on time
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde

Saw lots of animals and birds but the trail was crowded with other tours. Guide was knowledgeable.

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On time!
Self-Guided Day at the Monteverde Hummingbird Garden
Self-Guided Day at the Monteverde Hummingbird Garden
Monteverde

All kinds of hummingbirds but lots of people and the birds were all brought in to feeders

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Self-Guided Hiking and Bird-watching at Curi-Cancha Reserve
Self-Guided Hiking and Bird-watching at Curi-Cancha Reserve
Monteverde

Beautiful private reserve with wide paths, a variety of terrains, cultivated flower gardens, nice views, easy walking, quiet and not ctowded

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Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling
Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling
Manuel Antonio

Not good snorkeling but the kayak was nice but short.

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Self-Guided Manuel Antonio Beaches
Self-Guided Manuel Antonio Beaches
Manuel Antonio

Nice beaches, a little rough for swimming.

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Organic Spice Farm Experience
Organic Spice Farm Experience
Manuel Antonio

Wonderful experience with lots of information about the spices and growing them plus excellent snacks! Snacks included home made ice cream and they provided vegan options!

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The guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable
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Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Apr 23, 2024

Hi Catherine,

I loved looking through your photos! Thank you for posting them and thanks for your wonderful review! You made the planning process easy and it was fun working with you to create your perfect itinerary! 😃 Providing excellent service and finding great options for our travelers are top priorities for us, and it's nice to know that your expectations were met! :)

If you ever need assistance with future travel plans or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Be well! 🦁