Costa Rica Travel Agents

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Travel specialist Olman Romero

Olman Romero

(167 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:
"First it was a pleasure working with Olman to plan our itinerary." - by Russ, Dec 18, 2025 · see review
"Olman was truly exceptional — not only was he a great person to spend time with, but his knowledge about so many aspects of the trip made a huge difference." - by clenie, Dec 3, 2025 · see review
"Olman developed a comprehensive plan based on our requested activities." - by Tim, Dec 1, 2025 · see review
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Travel specialist Bryan Leon

Bryan Leon

(143 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:
"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
"Bryan and kimkim were enormously helpful when we decided, a month out, to spend the Christmas holidays in Costa Rica." - by Amanda, Jan 12, 2026 · see review
"Without Bryan and his team's expertise we would have been rolling the dice." - by Daniel, Jan 6, 2026 · see review
Bryan's Favorite Itineraries:
Travel specialist Randall Jiménez

Randall Jiménez

(127 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:
"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
"Randall was extremely helpful and responsive in planning this trip for us and all of our guides were fantastic, especially Alan at Manuel Antonio." - by Brett, Feb 18, 2025 · see review
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Travel specialist Holden Ketchum

Holden Ketchum

(90 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:
"I had extensive conversations with Holden, who then crafted an amazing itinerary for us which included a variety of activities." - by Sandra, Dec 2, 2025 · see review
"Holden and the team at Serendipity created an amazing trip for me in Costa Rica!" - by Ora, Dec 2, 2025 · see review
"Our trip planners, Holden and Serendipity Adventures tailored our visit to accommodate our special needs and schedule." - by Cal, Aug 17, 2025 · see review
Holden's Favorite Itineraries:
Travel specialist Yuliana Valverde

Yuliana Valverde

(73 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 came up with the initial itinerary and was very helpful and responsive with modifications." - by Blake, Jan 11, 2026 · see review
"Yuliana put together a." - by Carrie, Dec 22, 2025 · see review
"Yuliana was great." - by Michael, Nov 30, 2025 · 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

(29 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:
"Elena was fantastic and amazing to work with." - by Jeffrey, Jan 19, 2026 · see review
"We had our specialist Elena and the whole team at Serendipity Adventures make sure everything goes as smoothly as it possibly can." - by Mor, Jan 4, 2026 · see review
"Elena from Serendipity was super responsive in helping us customizing our trip and responding to all our questions." - by Wen-fang, Dec 31, 2025 · see review
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Trip Reviews for Costa Rica

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
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Based on 1,161 ratings

Costa Rican Adventure
Costa Rica | Jan 15 - Jan 21, 2026

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Nitin B.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
We had an excellent experience working with KimKim Travel as our travel consultants for our Costa Rica trip. From start to finish, their team was incredibly responsive and flexible, crafting a thoughtful one-week itinerary that was well suited overall for our family of three—traveling with a 24-week pregnant wife and a one-year-old is no small task. All on-the-ground logistics were seamless, including airport transfers and daily tours, which made the trip feel very stress-free. Highlights... Read more

We had an excellent experience working with KimKim Travel as our travel consultants for our Costa Rica trip. From start to finish, their team was incredibly responsive and flexible, crafting a thoughtful one-week itinerary that was well suited overall for our family of three—traveling with a 24-week pregnant wife and a one-year-old is no small task. All on-the-ground logistics were seamless, including airport transfers and daily tours, which made the trip feel very stress-free. Highlights included the Sloth and Chocolate tours in La Fortuna, where we loved seeing sloths, snakes, butterflies, and frogs, and our time in Monteverde, which was beautiful despite some limitations. As constructive feedback for the future, while certain activities may technically be labeled as infant-friendly, we would caution against recommending experiences like the Hanging Bridges in the Cloud Forest and Treetopia to families with pregnant travelers or babies—weather conditions, lack of stroller-compliant paths, and wind made these activities challenging and, in the case of Treetopia, distressing for our baby. We don’t hold this against KimKim, but hope it’s helpful guidance going forward. 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. We also appreciated Adrian from Serendipity Adventures, who proactively reached out via WhatsApp before our arrival and was extremely responsive in managing and adjusting logistics while we were in Costa Rica. Overall, it was an excellent trip, and we would absolutely work with KimKim Travel again.

Hotel Reviews
Senda Monteverde Hotel
Monteverde

Hotel Senda Monteverde was a wonderful place to stay and exceeded our expectations. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, always going out of their way to make us feel welcome. We really enjoyed the tasty food and drinks on site, which were complemented by the hotel’s picturesque views of the surrounding cloud forest. The clean, spacious cabin was comfortable and thoughtfully designed, and it was easy to get to downtown Monteverde with a quick taxi ride. A relaxing, well-run hotel that we’d happily recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Fortuna

Our stay at Tabacón Thermal Resort in La Fortuna was exceptional from start to finish. The accommodations were beautiful and comfortable, and the service was consistently warm, attentive, and professional. We especially appreciated how easy and convenient it was to get to downtown La Fortuna and nearby tourist attractions, making it a perfect home base for exploring the area. And of course, the natural hot springs themselves were incredible—lush, relaxing, and absolutely lived up to the hype. A truly memorable experience that we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Costa Rica.

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Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 25, 2026

Dear Nitin!

Thank you very much for your kind and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know you had a positive experience in Costa Rica.

It was a pleasure assisting your family, and your insights are extremely valuable as we continue refining our recommendations. We would be happy to support you again in the future.

Warm Regards,
Bryan

Great local guides and seamless transports
Costa Rica | Dec 28 - Jan 3, 2026

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Michael W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Had a wonderful time in Costa Rica. Grateful for the local guides who set us up with seamless transportation to and from every location and exploring some adventures, we wouldn’t have thought of otherwise like Whitewater wrapping for six hours hikes to waterfalls and birdwatching in the cloud for us. Would highly recommend.

Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 24, 2026

Hola Michael!

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted you had a wonderful time and truly appreciate your recommendation. It was a pleasure being part of your Costa Rica experience.

Kind Regards,
Bryan León,
Serendipity Adventures | Costa Rica🏞️

Amazing, well-planned Costa Rica adventure!
Costa Rica | Jan 7 - Jan 21, 2026

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Nan D.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
I can’t thank Kat, Kate and the rest of the great team at Kimkim enough for the incredible job they did creating our Costa Rica vacation! From the fabulous hotels to creative adventures to all the minute details each day involved, they did the best job imaginable, always available to answer questions, even on weekends and at night! Each location they booked for us was amazing, from La Fortuna (volcano! Frogs!) to Montverde (Santa Elena cloud forest! Coffee, chocolate and sugar cane tour!)... Read more

I can’t thank Kat, Kate and the rest of the great team at Kimkim enough for the incredible job they did creating our Costa Rica vacation! From the fabulous hotels to creative adventures to all the minute details each day involved, they did the best job imaginable, always available to answer questions, even on weekends and at night! Each location they booked for us was amazing, from La Fortuna (volcano! Frogs!) to Montverde (Santa Elena cloud forest! Coffee, chocolate and sugar cane tour!) to Nosara (swimming in the Pacific! Private kayak tour! Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary!). The hotels were all wonderful, with excellent food, friendly and helpful staff, and lots to do. Every driver was on time, every tour guide friendly and knowledgeable. I could never have created this amazing trip without Kimkim! Thanks to you all!

Hotel Reviews
Lomas del Volcán
Fortuna

Individual, private bungalows were a plus, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. The grounds are gorgeous, and the pool was lovely. We enjoyed the food at both restaurants, as well as the hiking trail on the property. I would stay there again!

Authenticity & Character
The attention to detail was notable - everything is very clean and inviting.
Location
Located in a rain forest, where we could take a night tour to see amazing frogs and other animals.
Staff
A huge thank you to Alejandro and Joseph! You were so helpful, and so friendly! Thank you both! ♥️
Cleanliness & Comfort
The whole place was spotless, the beds were very comfortable and the shower was great!
Cloud Forest Lodge
Monteverde

Lovely grounds, great views, a friendly and helpful staff, and our room as comfortable (and large!) Also, the food is gourmet-quality, just fabulous, and the chef deserves kudos for his creativity!

Authenticity & Character
The main building has character, with its indoor, patio and outdoor seating, allowing diners to watch the two hummingbird feeders and the bird feeder, to get great views of lovely tropical birds.
Location
We wanted to explore the cloud forest, and this hotel is perfect for that.
Staff
Everyone went out of their way to be helpful, and the dining room staff were all very attentive.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was large and comfortable, the bathroom too, and all very clean, with toiletries provided - you can leave your shampoo, conditioner and body soap at home! Theirs is made with local products and is terrific.
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Nosara

We had a lovely suite, with separate bedrooms for my son and me. The view from the main bedroom was of the ocean and the rain forest, and the sound of birds was a delight. There are two infinity pools on the property, and the ocean is a short walk away - swim in the Pacific! They also offer night tours, kayak tours, and other fun adventures. They have two restaurants, both with great menus, even for vegetarians. The front desk staff was always there to help with transportation, to set up a tour, or to answer our questions.

Authenticity & Character
It felt comfortable from the moment we arrived. It is a fun property to explore, and there are hiking trails right there.
Location
Right on the beach, amazing sunsets every night!
Staff
We were treated so well by all the staff, from the front desk to the wait staff to all of the drivers and tour operators.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and so comfortable! They make their own toiletries, so no need to bring shampoo, conditioner or body soap!
Activity Reviews
Mangrove Kayak & Standup Paddle Board Adventure
Mangrove Kayak & Standup Paddle Board Adventure
Nosara

What a wonderful kayak adventure! Just us and our guide, David, who was knowledgable, funny and patient. He pointed out gorgeous birds we might have missed, provided us with a snack of ripe pineapple and coconut water during our break on the beach, and made us feel comfortable in our surroundings. Thanks so much for a great kayak tour, David! ♥️

Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Experience
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Experience
Monteverde

What a fun tour! Our guide, Mario, was funny, friendly and very knowledgeable. We got to see first-hand how coffee beans grow, the process for roasting them, and the various kinds of coffee produced (I did not know that espresso has less caffeine than regular coffee! (Well, quantity plays a role.) We got to taste seeds of the cacao pods, watch them turned into paste after roasting, and learned that chocolate is literally the blending of cocoa and milk: choco-latte! Sugar cane was also fun to learn about, and you can help press the cane to express the liquid if you’re strong enough! Getting to see coffee beans, cacao pods and sugar cane as they’re grown on the farm was so educational - and delicious.

Quality of Experience
Couldn’t have had a better guide!
Local specialist: Kat Johnson
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Kat Johnson
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jan 23, 2026
Thank you, Nan Nan, for the wonderful review! I’m so happy you had such an amazing time exploring Costa Rica, from La Fortuna’s volcano views and night wildlife (frogs!) to Monteverde’s cloud forest and the coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane tour, and then finishing in Nosara with ocean swims and your private mangrove kayak adventure. It’s fantastic to hear how much you loved each hotel as well—Lomas del Volcán’s private bungalows, Cloud Forest Lodge’s beautiful grounds and gourmet dining, and... Read more

Thank you, Nan Nan, for the wonderful review! I’m so happy you had such an amazing time exploring Costa Rica, from La Fortuna’s volcano views and night wildlife (frogs!) to Monteverde’s cloud forest and the coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane tour, and then finishing in Nosara with ocean swims and your private mangrove kayak adventure. It’s fantastic to hear how much you loved each hotel as well—Lomas del Volcán’s private bungalows, Cloud Forest Lodge’s beautiful grounds and gourmet dining, and Lagarta Lodge’s incredible views, pools, and warm hospitality. I’m also so glad everything ran smoothly with punctual drivers and friendly, knowledgeable guides throughout. Thank you again for trusting Kate, me, and the kimkim team with your trip! Pura vida and we’d love to help with your next adventure! 🇨🇷🌿✨

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A Worry-free Vacation in Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Jan 11 - Jan 22, 2026

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Heather R.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Just returned from 12 days in Costa Rica. I was overwhelmed trying to plan it on my own and KimKiim was fantastic. We had to make some last minute changes in terms of pick up times and Serendipity Tours, the local Costa Rica team, was super-accommodating and always available through WhatsApp, even after hours and on weekends. Everything went seamlessly. We stayed in four spectacular hotels - Tabacon Resort in La Fortuna, Rio Celeste Hideaway, Korea in Monteverde and Capitan Suzan in... Read more

Just returned from 12 days in Costa Rica. I was overwhelmed trying to plan it on my own and KimKiim was fantastic. We had to make some last minute changes in terms of pick up times and Serendipity Tours, the local Costa Rica team, was super-accommodating and always available through WhatsApp, even after hours and on weekends. Everything went seamlessly. We stayed in four spectacular hotels - Tabacon Resort in La Fortuna, Rio Celeste Hideaway, Korea in Monteverde and Capitan Suzan in Tamarindo. Never thought that we would try zip lining but Treetop in Monteverde was fantastic. We felt safe, the team told us what to expect and we spent more than an hour and a half zip lining with an option to Bungee jump afterwards. Fantastic trip.

Hotel Reviews
Capitán Suizo Beachfront Boutique Hotel
Tamarindo

Stunning location. Just a heads-up that the new rooms are completely modern and stunning. We upgraded from a traditional room which was rustic. Well worth the upgrade. Excellent, helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful grounds. Quiet and private.
Location
10 minute walk into town and located at a quieter end of the spectacular beach.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The modern, new rooms are gorgeous. The traditional rooms seemed a bit "stodgy" and rustic. I understand the philosophy of the hotel but they have a "no tv" policy which is a bit outdated for clientele under age 70.
Koora Hotel
Monteverde

Incredible views from the suites. Great restaurant on-site.

Authenticity & Character
The resort makes the best of it's location with stunning views, gorgeous suites and beautiful paths around the grounds.
Location
stunning views of the Bay of Nicola. 10 minute walk into town which has plenty of great restaurants. Adjacent to a hiking trail which is accessible for a very nominal fee.
Staff
The front desk walked us through the resort to a back entrance on a lit, paved road into town. They were always available through WhatsApp to organize cabs and answer questions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We were in a two-story room with two-story picture windows. Completely modern and comfortable.
Rio Celeste Hideaway Resort
Bijagua

One of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed at.

Authenticity & Character
Very Modern hotel with local Costa Rican character.
Location
The Rio Celeste area is a bit isolated but the hotel is in the middle of a rain forest with monkeys and other wildlife on the property. In addition there is a great one hour hike from the hotel directly to the Rio Celeste river.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel is designed to let guests enjoy amenities - even in the rain if necessary. Each cabin has a covered verandah where you can sit out rain or shine. The pool has discreetly covered loungers with towels always available and you can also sit there comfortably in the rain. Gorgeous Hot tubs and pool area.
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Fortuna

Luxury hotel with free access to stunning natural hot-spring complex.

Authenticity & Character
Modern rooms. Beautiful rainforest setting
Location
Five minute drive to the Arenal Volcano. 10 minute drive to La Fortuna. Manicured path leads downhill to the hot spring resort and they also provide a shuttle.
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Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 23, 2026

Hola Heather!

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're so glad Kimkim and our Serendipity Adventures team could help make your 12 days in Costa Rica seamless and memorable, especially hearing you enjoyed the zip-lining and felt supported throughout. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures soon!

Pura Vida!
Bryan Leon,
🌿Serendipity Adventures | Costa Rica

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Costs rica 2
Costa Rica | Jan 7 - Jan 14, 2026

ashley
ashley f.
Bloomfield, NJ | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Thank you for all the help and making this trip unique for our second trip. Really helped curate a special itinerary. Read more

Thank you for all the help and making this trip unique for our second trip. Really helped curate a special itinerary.

Hotel Reviews
Ti-fakara Boutique Hotel
La Fortuna

Amazing location near the waterfall great customer service and very cute boutique hotel room rooms

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Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
Nosara
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Activity Reviews
EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
EcoTermales Hot Springs Experience with Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Sunset Party Catamaran Sailing
Sunset Party Catamaran Sailing
Nosara
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure (Class II-III)
Río Balsa Whitewater Rafting Adventure (Class II-III)
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Isla Chora Private Boat & Snorkeling
Private Isla Chora Private Boat & Snorkeling
Nosara
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
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