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

(189 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:
"I will definitely recommend Olman and this company to friends and family." - by Armando, Jul 28, 2026 · see review
"Olman was quick to respond and very knowledgeable, he was more than willing to help with many detailed requests for our large and complicated group." - by Maggie, Jul 15, 2026 · see review
"We had a great experience with Olman." - by Ann, May 14, 2026 · see review

Bryan Leon

(159 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, Nancy and Adrian, among others at Serendipity Adventures, worked diligently to make sure everything ran smoothly and worry-free." - by Barbara, Jul 15, 2026 · see review
"Bryan, Adrian and Nancy did a fantastic job planning the trip, adjusting it for me and the supporting us during the trip for anything we needed." - by Lisa, Jul 6, 2026 · see review
"Bryan Leon, at Serendipity Adventures, helped to plan, organize, and manage our trip." - by Bryan, Mar 31, 2026 · see review

Adam Gomez

(143 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in kimkim HQ
Adam specializes in: Spain, Portugal, and Costa Rica
Recent traveler reviews for Adam:
"Adam and Summer did a great job organizing our trip and making sure all the logistics were taken care of." - by Lisa, Jul 8, 2026 · see review
"Adam was so helpful and the place we stayed was amazing." - by Kim, Jun 14, 2026 · see review
"What a magical trip - all thanks to Adam, his team (Lea, etc) and KIM KIM!" - by Dr. Linda, Jun 12, 2026 · see review

Randall Jiménez

(129 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in San José, Costa Rica
Randall specializes in: active trips, honeymoons, family trips, customized itineraries
Recent traveler reviews for Randall:
"Randall was superb with planning from beginning to end, answering every question all along the way!" - by Nikki, Mar 16, 2026 · see review
"I decided to reach out to KimKim and was assigned to Randall, which turned out to be a great decision." - by Glen, Jan 20, 2026 · see review
"Excellent support from Randall." - by Andy, Jan 8, 2026 · see review

Gustavo Camperos

(128 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Kimkim HQ
Recent traveler reviews for Gustavo:
"My husband and I went on my honeymoon which was planned by Gustavo and everything went perfectly!" - by Kristen, Jul 6, 2026 · see review
"Gustavo helped me plan a fantastic trip to Greece for our family." - by Amy, Jun 13, 2026 · see review
"We had a week's trip to Greece and I had a pleseant experience with Gustavo in planning my iterinery and taking all the requirments and wishlist into account." - by Madhu, Jun 2, 2026 · see review
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Holden Ketchum

(109 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:
"We were looking for adventures and sure got it - Holden and the team picked lots of activities with a good balance of adrenaline and balance in nature for 10 days." - by Michaela, Jun 8, 2026 · see review
"This was an outstanding trip planned by Holden and Adrian at Serendipity Adventures with only two months’ notice." - by Brian, Apr 5, 2026 · see review
"Holden planned our trip with so many amazing experiences: Safari float down a river in the rainforest, night hike to see cool frogs, the most unusual snakes and a sloth, a cooking class, a hike in the Arenal Volcano area and hike through the Hanging Bridges." - by Nancy, Feb 17, 2026 · see review

Yuliana Valverde

(89 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:
"A self guided trip planned by Yuliana at KimKim was special." - by Leslie, Jul 30, 2026 · see review
"Yuliana from KimKim planned out a great itinerary for us, it was our first time to Costa Rica and she made it very easy with hotels, transport and tours" - by Karen, May 27, 2026 · see review
"Yuliana was prompt & easy to work with." - by Abigail, Apr 10, 2026 · see review

Elena Mora

(53 reviews)
Costa Rica Travel Agent based in Cartago, Turrialba
Elena specializes in: Off the beaten Path, Families, Honeymooners, Groups, Costa Rica Highlights, Wildlife, Nature, Ecofriendly, Sustainable Tourism.
Recent traveler reviews for Elena:
"Our family of 9 had an incredible trip to Costa Rica thanks to Elena and Adrian." - by Laura, Jun 1, 2026 · see review
"From the moment we were connected with Elena from Serendipity Adventures in Costa Rica to plan our family vacation we knew we were in great hands." - by Reena, Apr 27, 2026 · see review
"Elena and the rest of the Serendipity Adventures team, Nancy, and Adrian, and others, helped plan, organize, and manage my trip." - by Skye, Apr 24, 2026 · 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

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Trip Reviews for Costa Rica

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.8
Based on 1,293 ratings

Self guided week in Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Jul 19 - Jul 26, 2026

Leslie
Leslie S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026
Arenal was amazing. Hotel Lavas Tacotal was in a beautiful setting with all the tropical plants and flowers. We saw some interesting birds on our birding walk but were pretty far away so photography was not optimal. We enjoyed our walk in the hanging gardens. It was raining in an am and in the afternoon it looked to stop so ventured out to La Fortuna waterfall. We’ve seen lots of waterfalls so we were so surprised about the amount of water in this one. We were awestruck. Phenomenal and... Read more

Arenal was amazing. Hotel Lavas Tacotal was in a beautiful setting with all the tropical plants and flowers. We saw some interesting birds on our birding walk but were pretty far away so photography was not optimal. We enjoyed our walk in the hanging gardens. It was raining in an am and in the afternoon it looked to stop so ventured out to La Fortuna waterfall. We’ve seen lots of waterfalls so we were so surprised about the amount of water in this one. We were awestruck. Phenomenal and we got the senior price discount. The hot springs were OK. More developed than we thought. We have been in natural hotsprings and developed hotsprings in the western US so not unique. Dinner was mediocre.
Manuel Antonio. The views from our hotel balcony was a highlight. Great choice. Our guide, Jeremy, in Manuel Antonio NP was the best. Amazing eyesight. Spotted so many animals for us. Impeccable English and so kind. I don’t think we would have seen anything by ourselves. After seeing forecasts of rain and more rain, none of our activities were impacted by rain.
The car was great and driving not too bad. A self guided trip planned by Yuliana at KimKim was special.

Hotel Review
Hotel La Mariposa
Manuel Antonio

The view of the ocean from the balcony of our room was beautiful.and relaxing. The staff was helpful. The room was clean and spacious. We would stay there again.

Authenticity & Character
Spanish style.
Location
View from balcony and eating area
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable large room.
Activity Reviews
Birdwatching at Arenal Mundo Aventura Natural Park
Birdwatching at Arenal Mundo Aventura Natural Park
Arenal/La Fortuna

Nomey was great. The birds just weren’t close for good photos. Had we known photos could be taken by our iPhones with the scope we would have lasting memories. She sent me a list of birds we saw that was appreciated.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Noamy ‘s knowledge. Drivers on time.
Transport
On time and comfortable ride.
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Costa Rica

Fabulous guide with Jeremy. Saw such a variety of wildlife spotted by him. Impeccable le English and kind. Made sure everyone had the opportunity to view the animal.

Quality of Experience
Jeremy
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver got us there and back and prepared juice and fruit for afterwards.
Transport
See anove
Local specialist: Yuliana Valverde
Yuliana
Yuliana Valverde
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Jul 30, 2026
Hello Leslie,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me!
I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Arenal and Manuel Antonio. It is wonderful that Hotel Lavas Tacotal and the beautiful tropical surroundings made such a great impression, and that La Fortuna Waterfall exceeded your expectations. It really is an incredible sight, especially after the rain. I am also very happy to hear that Jeremy made your visit to Manuel Antonio National Park so memorable. I will be... Read more

Hello Leslie,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me!

I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Arenal and Manuel Antonio. It is wonderful that Hotel Lavas Tacotal and the beautiful tropical surroundings made such a great impression, and that La Fortuna Waterfall exceeded your expectations. It really is an incredible sight, especially after the rain.

I am also very happy to hear that Jeremy made your visit to Manuel Antonio National Park so memorable. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to him. He will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, sharp eye for wildlife, and warm personality helped make your experience so special.

Thank you as well for your honest feedback about the hot springs and dinner. I truly appreciate it, as it helps me continue improving the experiences I recommend to future travelers.

Most of all, thank you for trusting me to plan your self-drive adventure in Costa Rica. It was my pleasure to help create this journey for you, and I am so glad to hear that the car, the itinerary, and even the weather worked out so well.

I hope Costa Rica leaves you with wonderful memories, and I would be delighted to help you plan another adventure whenever you are ready.

Pura Vida!
Yuliana

It was one of the BEST trips I have been on!!...
Costa Rica | Jul 19 - Jul 23, 2026

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Armando P.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

It was one of the BEST trips I have been on!! I will definitely recommend Olman and this company to friends and family.

Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Jul 28, 2026

Hello Armando,

Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that your trip was one of the best you have ever been on.

I hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica someday for another unforgettable adventure!

Warm regards and Pura Vida!
Olman

I couldn't have done any better
Costa Rica | Jul 1 - Jul 14, 2026

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Jamie O.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
I couldn't have done any better than to have chosen Kimkim. We had so many transfers, rides, tours, and every one of them was spot on, there on time, and gracious. WE would always call on Kimkim to help us if we return to Costa Rica. Read more

I couldn't have done any better than to have chosen Kimkim. We had so many transfers, rides, tours, and every one of them was spot on, there on time, and gracious. WE would always call on Kimkim to help us if we return to Costa Rica.

Hotel Reviews
Las Caletas Lodge
Puntarenas

The personalized service was incredible. The hotel itself is awesome and we were in the biggest room, and the only one with a dehumidifier, which acted as an air conditioner. This was great, because we were there in some serious heat! The wildlife is everywhere, and a family of coati live on the grounds. We loved this place.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arenal Paraíso Resort, Spa & Hot Springs
La Fortuna

Our least favorite of the hotels we stayed in. The service was terrible and the restaurant was just OK and expensive. We did get lucky and the clouds cleared long enough to see the volcano, which was visible from our cabin. The cabin was nice enough, but the "hot" pools were not hot, not any of them.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cala Lodge
Monteverde

Incredible location - just a short walk to town. There is a butterfly garden there with a few observation decks, and it is a very pleasant place to just hang around. Our room was small, but smelled like cedar, and was efficient for the two of us. The front desk was helpful, and we enjoyed out stay here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Airport
San Jose

OK for what it is. We regretted staying here as many days as we did, but that was our choice. It's quite a ways out of town, but close to a local call, so easy to get food or just shop a little,w high we had to do before beginning our trip.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Corcovado National Park Hike with San Pedrillo Station Visit
Corcovado National Park Hike with San Pedrillo Station Visit
Drake Bay

WE probably shouldn't have started with such a long strenuous hike, but this was a VERY memorable hike! wE say so many animals and birds! The guide was so knowledgeable and great at finding animals! It was essentially two hikes, and they fed us lunch afterward that was probably the best "tour" lunch we ever had! Not deal with some out of the way hole that served us, no. It was a full-on homemade spread for picnic, accommodating carnivores and vegetarians alike! This is a strenuous hike, worth every moment.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Hike
Arenal Volcano & 1968 Reserve Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna

VERY knowledgable guide! We really learned a lot of history about the volcano and surrounding villages. It's really quite a story! We didn't see animals here, but the amazing volcano is entertaining to keep us going! Not over strenuous, either, even though it rained the whole time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure
TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure
Monteverde

We had SUCH a good time on this excursion! WE rode in with a great group, and most of us stuck together during the tour, and afterwards. That made it better. I was surprised at the hanging bridges; they were more than I thought they would be! The zipline!!! What an experience! You are literally IN THE CLOUDS! Not our first, but definitely a memorable one, watching people disappear into a cloud!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Walk at Curi-Cancha Reserve
Guided Walk at Curi-Cancha Reserve
Monteverde

Hands down, my very favorite of the whole vacation! I'm so glad we asked Kimkim for a bird-watching tour. The weather was perfect, the hike is level and not too strenuous, and the guide REALLY knew how to track birds! WE say the elusive Bell Bird, some Toucans, and a list of other birds.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jul 27, 2026

Thank you for the thorough review of your itinerary! It gives others insight into what to expect for each hotel and activity! 🙌

I know that all the hotels were not as great as Las Caletas, but I'm glad to see it's such a special property — wildlife everywhere, personalized service, and a family of coatis on the grounds? Doesn't get much better than that. Glad the room kept you cool in the heat, too!

We'd love to help you plan a return trip whenever you're ready. Costa Rica always has more to offer! 🇨🇷

We had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica. Serend...
Costa Rica | Jul 6 - Jul 13, 2026

P
Peter K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

We had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica. Serendipity Adventures, the local tour company we worked was, did a fantastic job planning a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. We highly recommend their services! Everything was so seamless and ran so smoothly. We would love to visit Costa Rica again and would love to use their services.

Local specialist: Elena Mora
Elena
Elena Mora
Local specialist in Cartago, Turrialba | Replied on Jul 22, 2026
Hola Peter, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Serendipity Adventures. It truly means a lot to us to know that you had a wonderful trip and that everything ran smoothly throughout your vacation. Our team works hard to create personalized and memorable experiences, so hearing that your journey felt seamless and became a once-in-a-lifetime adventure is incredibly rewarding. It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your Costa Rica... Read more

Hola Peter,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Serendipity Adventures.

It truly means a lot to us to know that you had a wonderful trip and that everything ran smoothly throughout your vacation. Our team works hard to create personalized and memorable experiences, so hearing that your journey felt seamless and became a once-in-a-lifetime adventure is incredibly rewarding.

It was an absolute pleasure helping you plan your Costa Rica getaway. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime and assist you in discovering even more of our beautiful country.

Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. We look forward to the opportunity to help you create another unforgettable Costa Rican adventure in the future!

Thank you very much for this opportunity, Pura Vida!

Elena Mora
Serendipity Adventures🌴🦋🐒🦥

It was great. Enjoyed all excursions! Sloth w...
Costa Rica | Jun 28 - Jul 5, 2026

Gail
Gail J.
Dunedin, FL, USA | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

It was great. Enjoyed all excursions! Sloth walk, agriculture farm, boat ride near volcano… Epic family event

Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jul 21, 2026

So happy to hear that this was epic for your whole family, Gail!

Hoping to serve you again in more adventures to come 🗺️🧭