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Travel specialist Olman Romero

Olman Romero

(180 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 at KimKim did an excellent job in planning our family spring break to Costa Rica." - by Stephanie, Mar 21, 2026 · see review
"I appreciated that the questions I posted were answered by Olman in a detailed and clear manner." - by Bonnie, Mar 16, 2026 · see review
"Olman did a great job of putting this together, although I wouldn't go back to Hotel Villa Caletas and Carara National Park." - by Linda, Feb 26, 2026 · see review
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Travel specialist Bryan Leon

Bryan Leon

(154 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 Leon, at Serendipity Adventures, helped to plan, organize, and manage our trip." - by Bryan, Mar 31, 2026 · see review
"Kim Kim and Bryan and his team were great." - by Melissa, Feb 3, 2026 · see review
"We’re especially grateful that they were able to move our trip up by an entire month due to unforeseen circumstances, with special recognition to Bryan and Nancy for their support and flexibility." - by Nitin, Jan 24, 2026 · see review
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Travel specialist Randall Jiménez

Randall Jiménez

(128 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
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Travel specialist Holden Ketchum

Holden Ketchum

(107 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:
"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
"Holden did an excellent job helping us plan a memorable trip." - by Jeanette, Feb 16, 2026 · see review
Holden's Favorite Itineraries:
Travel specialist Yuliana Valverde

Yuliana Valverde

(82 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 put together a great plan and we worked through some options to make it even better." - by James, Apr 8, 2026 · see review
"Yuliana did an excellent job transforming our wishes and expectations for our Costa Rica trip into great activities and hotels." - by KLAUS, Mar 25, 2026 · see review
"We wanted to concentrate on birds and the trip that KimKim planned (Yuliana) met all our wishlist items." - by Ros, Mar 20, 2026 · see review
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Travel specialist Charlotte Törnqvist

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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Travel specialist Elena Mora

Elena Mora

(42 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 local guide Elena was beyond extraordinary." - by Ellen, Mar 31, 2026 · see review
"Elena really helped narrow down our itinerary providing multiple updates based on our specific needs accounting for two couples, three seniors (66, 69, 77) and one person with mobility issues." - by Nicole, Mar 16, 2026 · see review
"The service we received from KimKim and from Elena in Costa Rica was superb." - by Carol, Mar 1, 2026 · see review
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Trip Reviews for Costa Rica

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4.8
Based on 1,243 ratings

The very best of Costa Rica!Meeting our driv...
Costa Rica | Mar 25 - Apr 2, 2026

Paul
Paul F.
Annandale, MN, USA | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2026
The very best of Costa Rica!
Meeting our driver Esteban at the airport was very convenient. He was very accommodating and friendly. He gave our group valuable advice and recommendations. The hotel in La Fortuna was very clean and within easy walking distance to the town square. Included daily breakfast was good. Kids enjoyed the pool.
All activities were awesome - the horseback riding, hike to Fortuna waterfall, chocolate tour, cooking class, Ecotermales hot springs (the best buffet dinner... Read more

The very best of Costa Rica!
Meeting our driver Esteban at the airport was very convenient. He was very accommodating and friendly. He gave our group valuable advice and recommendations. The hotel in La Fortuna was very clean and within easy walking distance to the town square. Included daily breakfast was good. Kids enjoyed the pool.
All activities were awesome - the horseback riding, hike to Fortuna waterfall, chocolate tour, cooking class, Ecotermales hot springs (the best buffet dinner ever!), hanging bridges, zip lining, and the catamaran cruise in Tamarindo. What a great variety of experiences! Costa Rica is the best. Pura vida!

Hotel Review
Hotel Arenal Montechiari
La Fortuna

Very clean, comfortable. Friendly staff. Good breakfast included daily. Close to the town square.

Authenticity & Character
Cute individual cabins surrounded by beautiful greenery.
Location
Easy walking distance
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Catamaran Sailing Excursion
Catamaran Sailing Excursion
Costa Rica

This sailing excursion was more than I anticipated! Good drinks, great food, friendly crew.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Cooking Class - Dinner
Traditional Cooking Class - Dinner
Arenal/La Fortuna

So much fun! The cooking class was well-organized. Doña Rosa and her assistant were very good with the kids by letting them take part in the preparations.

Rainforest Chocolate Tour
Rainforest Chocolate Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

Fun and informative! Kids loved our presenter.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Guided Hanging Bridges & Aerial Tram
Arenal Guided Hanging Bridges & Aerial Tram
Arenal/La Fortuna

Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Interesting hike.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna

Very clean pools. Awesome buffet meal included.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano Horseback Riding Tour
Arenal Volcano Horseback Riding Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

Horses were well-trained trail horses. Staff were very helpful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Yuliana Valverde
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Photo taken by Paul F
Photo taken by Paul F
Photo taken by Paul F
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Photo taken by Paul F
Photo taken by Paul F
Photo taken by Paul F

Beach and Rain forest in Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Apr 1 - Apr 7, 2026

Tina
Tina D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2026
We stayed in San Jose, La Fortuna, and Tamarindo. Each accommodation was exactly what I was looking for, it had local flare but enough accommodations and food choices for my children. I saw lots of wildlife, had great guides, the transports were on time and friendly, everything was as I expected. The kimkim team was very easy to work with and had great recommendations to guide me to what I wanted. It was a great planning experience with Kat in particular, she revised our plan like 6 times... Read more

We stayed in San Jose, La Fortuna, and Tamarindo. Each accommodation was exactly what I was looking for, it had local flare but enough accommodations and food choices for my children. I saw lots of wildlife, had great guides, the transports were on time and friendly, everything was as I expected. The kimkim team was very easy to work with and had great recommendations to guide me to what I wanted. It was a great planning experience with Kat in particular, she revised our plan like 6 times until it was exactly what I wanted!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Pasatiempo
Tamarindo

My favorite of where we stayed. The atmosphere was amazing with little wooden walk ways through a huge mango tree and other local foliage. A large teekee hut that had a meeger bar and breakfast/snack spot. The pool was clean and warm. And every morning a whole family of howler monkeys visited the mango tree to feast. The next day a family of iguanas visited the pool to sun and get a drink. The service for onsite drinks and food was kindof like if you want something-go find someone and they’ll make it for you. Which worked well enough for us, we had a pitcher of margheritas one night and my husband enjoyed some cervesas by the pool. But most of the time you just walk down the street and choose from one of the many local spots in town. The beach was 5 mins away and beautiful, warm and eclectic. Definitely an experience I’ll never forget!

Authenticity & Character
Can’t say enough about the character, loved it!
Location
5 mins to beach and right I. The middle of Tamarindo accessible to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arenal Paraíso Resort, Spa & Hot Springs
La Fortuna

I loved it! The hot springs were amazing, the pool was clean and warm, the atmosphere was like out of a movie-so much flora and fauna. Rooms were clean, I didn’t see one bug, not sure how they managed that in the middle of a rain forest! I woke up to howler monkey calls and even spotted them. In the trees one day. The breakfast buffet wasn’t over indulgent but had an array of things to choose from and local food which I loved and always a little something for my picky American daughters. Cheese, fruit, fresh breads and pastries, rice platter, local sausage, omelet station, cereal and even pancakes one day. If you are expecting a 5star luxury hotel this isn’t for you-you’ll have to pay more for that and sacrifice authenticity. But if you want to see Costa Rica, be immersed in the wild life and be comfortable and clean doing it this is the place for you! Only thing I didn’t like about it was the distance from the airport. The 4 hour drive was long and windy.

Authenticity & Character
It’s like being in the rain forest but clean and safe!
Location
15 mins from the waterfall and hanging bridges. Loved it. Even in walking distance to a coffee shop. There is nothing else to walk to though if you are looking for that.
Staff
Some of the staff were very friendly and talkative, some just did their job. The front staff doesn’t seem to be too informed about excursions and how to guide on them but we had them mostly arranged beforehand anyway. My husband did the onsite zip line and the front staff did not instruct them well on what to do so they almost missed the outing with the group.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable. Air conditioning worked great and water was clean.
Hotel Presidente
San José

I gave it five stars because it was exactly what I expected. Local authenticity but great clean accommodations at a fair price. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful enough and it was right in the center of town near shops, restaurants and city parks. Loved our stay there!

Authenticity & Character
You can tell it is not made, maintained or staffed by a large chain hotel.
Location
As above
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Perfect holiday organised brilliantly!
Costa Rica | Mar 21 - Apr 4, 2026

J
James C.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2026

We had an amazing time in Costa Rica experiencing so much wildlife and different places. It was very daunting planning the 2 week trip ourselves with so much we wanted to pack in so we are very grateful we used kimkim to help. Yuliana put together a great plan and we worked through some options to make it even better. Responses were very fast including last minute adjustments during the trip. Will definitely use kimkim again!

Local specialist: Yuliana Valverde
Yuliana
Yuliana Valverde
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Apr 08, 2026
Hi James,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to hear that you had such a wonderful time in Costa Rica. I know planning a two-week trip with many destinations and activities can feel overwhelming, so I am very happy that I could help make the process easier and create an itinerary that allowed you to experience so much of the country. Costa Rica offers incredible wildlife and diverse landscapes, and it is always rewarding to know that travelers were able to enjoy... Read more

Hi James,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It truly means a lot to hear that you had such a wonderful time in Costa Rica.

I know planning a two-week trip with many destinations and activities can feel overwhelming, so I am very happy that I could help make the process easier and create an itinerary that allowed you to experience so much of the country. Costa Rica offers incredible wildlife and diverse landscapes, and it is always rewarding to know that travelers were able to enjoy these special moments during their journey.

It was a pleasure working with you to refine the plan and make adjustments along the way, and I am glad the support during the trip was helpful as well.

Thank you again for trusting me with your adventure and for sharing your experience. I would be delighted to help you plan another visit to Costa Rica anytime in the future.

Pura Vida!
Yuliana

This trip was amazing.
Costa Rica | Mar 28 - Apr 5, 2026

CINDY
CINDY H.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 07, 2026
This trip was amazing. I was not sure what to expect going through KimKim and the local specialist, Serendipity Adventures, but was thoroughly pleased with everything. Our tour guide during the Turrialba Volcano Hike, Gloriana, was amazing, well informed and an absolute delight to hike along side. Living in the community brought real stories and experience to our hike. She was most accommodating. We had a tour of the National Monument with Manuel and he was extremely knowledgeable as well.... Read more

This trip was amazing. I was not sure what to expect going through KimKim and the local specialist, Serendipity Adventures, but was thoroughly pleased with everything. Our tour guide during the Turrialba Volcano Hike, Gloriana, was amazing, well informed and an absolute delight to hike along side. Living in the community brought real stories and experience to our hike. She was most accommodating. We had a tour of the National Monument with Manuel and he was extremely knowledgeable as well. He informed us of the history and brought his scope and found a sloth for us to see. I was so excited as I have never seen a sloth up close. Our next adventure was a night tour at Catie Botanical Gardens. I was amazed at the amount of Costa Rican wildlife. Jorge and Gato were exceptional guides. Our accommodations were outstanding and all the support staff were friendly and most spoke English. We moved from Turrialba to San Geraldo de Dota and had amazing views at the Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge... loved the weather. Early in the morning we went birdwatching with Carlos, an extraordinary guide, who grew up in the area. His knowledge about birds was amazing and he knew the Quetzal patterns which allowed us to see our first Quetzal. The horseback riding is a must to the waterfalls. We are avid riders and loved every minute. Our last visit was to Uvita.... the weather was just like Louisiana, hot and humid but we're very used to it. The view from Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge and Spa was breath taking. We added spa treatments for us 4 and it was incredible. Tired after 7 days of hiking, horseback riding and tours, we were soooo happy the Mangrove & Wildlife tour was in a boat. It was so peaceful and we were able to see all the birds we wanted to. Exceptional as well.

Booking through KimKim and Serendipity was the BEST decision we ever made and will most assuredly be recommending this group to everyone. As a retired military member, I like order and punctuality and that is exactly what we had... no hiccups. The only way to visit going forward. I can't wait to book my next country visit with them.

Hotel Reviews
Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
Uvita

EXCEPTIONAL!! Amazing view, massages in room when purchased and great ambiance.

Authenticity & Character
Fantastic pool and view..... EXCEPTIONAL.
Location
Very close to tours and beaches.
Staff
Friendly and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Excellent king size beds and very cool outside shower and bath. MUST STAY AGAIN.
Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge
Copey

Amazing views, wonderful spa bathtub and great restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Incredible views and walking paths.
Location
Location near our tours which was awesome and a great cafe for birdwatching and a pizza cafe too.
Staff
Fabian and Selena were fantastic.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great support staff and very clean.
Casa Turire
Turrialba

Great lodging, friendly staff and wonderful location

Authenticity & Character
Lush landscaping
Location
Beautifully tucked away but close to the city.
Staff
Very friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and spacious.
Activity Review
Private Hike Turrialba Volcano
Private Hike Turrialba Volcano
Costa Rica

Our guide was Gloriana who lived around the tour area which made the hike even more interesting as she was able to share her childhood experiences along the way. The hike was the perfect amount of exertion and exercise and the view was amazing.

Quality of Experience
Knowledgeable tour guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gloriana was exceptional.
Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Apr 07, 2026

Thank you so much, Cindy!

This truly made my day! I'm absolutely thrilled that everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed every moment, from Gloriana's stories to spotting your first Quetzal. Hearing that our team brought you order, punctuality, and unforgettable memories means the world to us.
Thank you for trusting us with your adventure!

Pura Vida!
Bryan Leon,
Serendipity Adventures | Costa Rica🪸☀️🐦

A Beautiful and Fun Trip Family Exploring Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Mar 20 - Mar 29, 2026

Brian
Brian P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 05, 2026
This was an outstanding trip planned by Holden and Adrian at Serendipity Adventures with only two months’ notice. We made sure to be where we needed to be and everything happened like clockwork. This is our third trip through kimkim, and as always the kimkim platform made all of the planning and payment easy. This time we especially liked the new kimkim app that made it handy to pull up our daily itinerary and see what was happening when. Costa Rica was exceptionally beautiful, and the easy... Read more

This was an outstanding trip planned by Holden and Adrian at Serendipity Adventures with only two months’ notice. We made sure to be where we needed to be and everything happened like clockwork. This is our third trip through kimkim, and as always the kimkim platform made all of the planning and payment easy. This time we especially liked the new kimkim app that made it handy to pull up our daily itinerary and see what was happening when. Costa Rica was exceptionally beautiful, and the easy logistics really allowed us to enjoy the views, great food and world-class wildlife.

Guides were all excellent throughout our trip, making every stop along the way a really educational experience. One of the big advantages of having a guide is meeting and getting to know a local person in the place you are traveling. We always learn so much more than we would just on our own. The guides have a lot of infectious enthusiasm for Costa Rica and the area they live in. Things are so varied throughout the country, and each new ecosystem is a new opportunity to learn about unique plants, animals, geology and ecology. From hollow trees filled with water that sound like a drum when hit, to hand-grinding freshly-roasted coffee beans, to stopping on the side of the road on the way to the airport to see how a cashew grows, we were constantly coming in contact with new and interesting subjects.

Our list of new-to-us animals, birds and plants is huge from this trip - some standouts were howler monkeys, spider monkeys, two & three-toed sloths, agoutis, coatis, quetzal, eyelash pit viper, scarlet macaw, caimans, motmots, sea eels, morpho butterflies, and special mention to all the various hummingbirds at Monteverde and the nighttime spider eyes watching us in La Fortuna. The plant and insect life is an important part of the experience as well, especially at Amor Arenal where you are surrounded on all sides by amazing jungle vegetation, and the cicadas, birds and wind are the constant backing track.

We met so many friendly and helpful people at all of the hotels and attractions, it made for a welcoming trip. Adrian from Serendipity kept track of us through WhatsApp - and provided some critical help over the phone when we became too absorbed in the Monteverde cloud forest and had to change plans quickly. The hotels were all noteworthy because of the helpful staff and the excellent facilities. Every guide was a stand-out, and really every guided activity was rewarding and worthwhile. The naturalist guides were invaluable - Bryan at Arenal, Joe on the Peñas Blancas River, Andy in Monteverde, and Kenneth in Nosara all really knew their areas well and gave us real insight into the natural world of Central America.

Transfers were timely and seemed like a necessity, not an option. There were quite a few rough roads and tricky turns, it was great to have locals driving. They were all excellent.

We would recommend Costa Rica without reservation, and this tour made it great.

Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Apr 08, 2026

Thank you Brian for this detailed review! It sounds like you had an absolutely incredible trip! I'm glad we were able to create another great Kimkim trip for you with short notice. Thank you also for mentioning our team members by name, as they deserve all the credit for making your trip unforgettable!

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

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