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

(185 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:
"We had a great experience with Olman." - by Ann, May 14, 2026 · see review
"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

Bryan Leon

(156 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

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

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

(88 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 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
"We just got back from a Costa Rica birding trip planned by Yuliana and I can say that she put together a thoughtful, well-planned out trip that delivered exactly what we were looking for - birding experiences, off-the-tourist track, ecolodges, and the feel of Costa Rica, on a limited budget." - by Betsy, Apr 9, 2026 · see review

Elena Mora

(48 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 1,273 ratings

Amazing adventure with teenagers in CR
Costa Rica | May 27 - Jun 6, 2026

Michaela
Michaela S.
Atlanta, GA, USA | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2026
Graduation trip for a family of 5, of which 3 are active teenagers/college students. 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. The hotels were just our cup of tea, local comfort with rooms beautifully nested in the rainforests, yet safe from insects (which was a big stipulation for the mom, no visibly present arachnids - the hotels even mentioned that they did a special... Read more

Graduation trip for a family of 5, of which 3 are active teenagers/college students. 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. The hotels were just our cup of tea, local comfort with rooms beautifully nested in the rainforests, yet safe from insects (which was a big stipulation for the mom, no visibly present arachnids - the hotels even mentioned that they did a special swipe daily). Holden and Serendipity were very accommodating to our changes and questions throughout the planning and exploration of the itinerary. All the guides were fantastic - be it Mauricio for awesome animal spotting, Bryan for rafting, Andres with AMAZING passion and knowledge of the cloud forest, or William and Gordie making me feel comfortable diving into a perceived abyss called waterfall repelling - drivers on time, service in hotels top-notch. Adrian even sent the forgotten airpods from one hotel to another, which was extra appreciated.

Hotel Reviews
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs
Fortuna

The setting is beautiful, and service is impeccable from the front desk to the maintenance staff. The best part of this hotel is the hot springs, a total gem for relaxation. Loved the setting of the rooms, standalone houses nicely built into the nature, yet free of insects inside. You can see and hear birds everywhere, and it is a live rainforest - beautiful in and out. The onsite restaurant is great for breakfast but limited in the menu for lunch/dinner and a bit high in prices compared to the US standards (same for the spa). A short uber ride to La Fortuna for a bit of a dinner adventure was great for diverse food options, though. Overall, a beautiful place .

Authenticity & Character
Location
Embedded in the rainforest and standalone small houses for privacy
Staff
Curteous and fast, definitely - remembered our names
Cleanliness & Comfort
The only downside was the water pressure (super low) but totally manageable for 3 days
Cloud Forest Lodge
Monteverde

Loved this place, minimalistic (almost Scandinavian feel) to the room with a balcony and seats to look out at the local ocatis playing around. Huge bathrooms. The highlight is the restaurant - we were shocked how amazing the food was - the chef is top-notch, and we are foodies! Everything was superb! The desserts were a must, and the restaurant staff was truly amazing - Marco and Fernando! The outside with the hummingbirds was a beautiful setting for lunch or dinner. Breakfast is a la carte, so no buffet - but excellent. The indoor lounge with the fireplace is cozy for a book, as you have no TVs, which I personally loved. :-) Our only wish was there was a pool (maybe instead of the glassed lounge outside), but that is just minor wishful thinking. You have umbrellas and ponchos available to use (and rain boots + hiking sticks), which you will use!

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Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas
Guanacaste

As the prior hotels, situated in a beautiful setting, embedded in the flora with birds everywhere. Each room is in its own house/hut with large bathrooms and a swing on the porch (mosquitoes were in high season, so not used; bring that repellent). The massage here outside in the forest was amazing with Andrea. The staff upfront was superb, offered quick golf carts, and was incredibly helpful. Restaurant for lunch and dinner with excellent food and drinks (plus daily happy hour). Breakfast could use a little more variety and maybe not charge extra for omelets or egg stations (did not see that anywhere else), but was very accommodating to prepare our catch for dinner (mahi mahi). All and all beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Location
a bit of a hike from the town but doable, just not a
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike
Cloud Forest Reserve Privately Guided Hike
Monteverde

Andres - no words needed. The guy is a magician and an encyclopedia on steroids - the passion for nature and everything that moves or is green is unmatched. It was a joy to watch him and listen to him as he lit up with every part of the rain and cloud forest. Teenagers wanted to spend more time with him and pick his brain, for which he should get a prize. We have all learned so much and didn't want it to end. Truly a remarkable tour, you have to do it.

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Private Canyoning Adventure
Private Canyoning Adventure
Arenal/La Fortuna

Booked this for the teenagers for the adrenaline and was a bit uneasy about it myself, as I don't like heights. Both the guides were excellent, making us all comfortable, explaining everything, and helping the weakest links (me) navigate the slippery walks and jumps. It was super fun and doable (how elegant it was, don't ask - and how much screaming there was). Didn't care - saw gorgeous waterfalls, learned some new skills, flew through the rainforest, and definitely got wet - but it was controlled and safe - and yes, lots of fun!

Quality of Experience
Unique, adventurous
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
William and Gordie were great, fun and doing everything to make the trip amazing.
Transport
Private Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River
Private Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River
Arenal/La Fortuna

Great start of a vacation to ease into the wildlife - Mauricio was a great guide, pointing out so many animals—crocodiles, sloths, toucans, iguanas, lizards, macaws, and so much more. Truly an amazing, laid-back, easy-to-take-a-picture ride on a river trip. Mao knew everything about every bird/creature and shared amazing stories. The howler monkeys were especially amusing with the howls and cheekiness. Loved it!

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Private Whitewater Rafting SarapiquĂ­ River (Class III-IV)
Private Whitewater Rafting SarapiquĂ­ River (Class III-IV)
Arenal/La Fortuna

So much fun - Bryan our guide and Adrian, our kayaking support were awesome. Figuring out which way to go so we don't flip (which we didn't but a few of us fell out which was kind of fun). The rapids are fun and there are good calm spots/breaks in between to rest. The time flies (14 kms) very quickly and you learn those commands just as fast. We will never forget Adelante, vamonos and a few more that's for sure.

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Half Day -  Fishing Charter
Half Day - Fishing Charter
Costa Rica

A good trip if you want to watch and let the crew or the boys do the job as the fish are huge and takes serious strength to pull them out! Two mahi-mahis took a while to get - just like any fishing, it takes patience.

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Transport
Treetopia: Tram,  Zip Lines & Hanging Bridges
Treetopia: Tram, Zip Lines & Hanging Bridges
Monteverde

This is a public, commercial place with 7 ziplines which are fun, fast and some quite long and two of you go together. It is high up in the cloud forest so it was misty/rainy and more cold than we expected (long sleeves and pants + rain jacket is a must) - don't be fooled by the weather on the ground. I think we lucked out and it was rather empty so it was just us and another family paired up. While scary upfront, the crew was amazing - did a great job with instructions and guidance (reassuring and repeating :-)

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Private Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968
Private Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968
Arenal/La Fortuna

Mauricio did a great job walking up the volcano with us - it is not too strenuous but gets a little rocky later on. The history of the volcano and the overall lake + the continuation of the bird watching was amazing .

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

Thank you Michalea! I'm very happy to hear that you had a wonderful trip!

I know you will be talking about the waterfall rappeling tour for years to come! Thank you also for mentioning your guides by name. They deserve all the credit for the on-the-ground success of your trip.

Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

Every single person that worked at our resort...
Costa Rica | Jun 1 - Jun 5, 2026

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Allison W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2026

Every single person that worked at our resort, Aquas Claras, was wonderful. We loved Dani & Jose at the front desk. The people at the restaurants & bars were awesome too. (Jazmin, Ariet, Jefferson, Fray, Leandro) Our resort offered yoga & massages. It was all so amazing! The house where we stayed was private & beautiful!

Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 09, 2026

This is so wonderful to hear, thank you! 🙌 Aguas Claras is such a special property, and it sounds like the team there really made your stay.

That kind of warm, attentive hospitality is exactly what makes a place feel like more than just a resort.

So glad you had such a relaxing and beautiful experience. We hope to send you on another amazing trip soon! 🎉

First, everyone at Kimkim listened to me care...
Costa Rica | May 18 - May 24, 2026

Yvonne Vizzier
Yvonne Vizzier T.
Memphis, TN | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2026
First, everyone at Kimkim listened to me carefully and were able to design the exact trip I requested. Overall every scheduled tour was really good with only one guide was a bit disappointing. Considering the number that we had is outstanding. The guide for the Volcano hike was outstanding. The raft guide was also very good especially with sighting animals. We really enjoyed the Jaguar Rescue which was my favorite tour even though there were no Jaguars! The number of animals was so... Read more

First, everyone at Kimkim listened to me carefully and were able to design the exact trip I requested. Overall every scheduled tour was really good with only one guide was a bit disappointing. Considering the number that we had is outstanding. The guide for the Volcano hike was outstanding. The raft guide was also very good especially with sighting animals. We really enjoyed the Jaguar Rescue which was my favorite tour even though there were no Jaguars! The number of animals was so varied it allowed us to see examples of just about every animal native to Costa Rica. The rate of release of rescued animals was extraordinary .

The volcano hike had planned paths that were good for a strong hiker but not a walker. For me the number of small rocks, extreme variation in walking elevations was extremely difficult. I should not have done it but I got through it and made finishing longer for the younger hikers. I think the description of that hike needs to include a caution. There was plenty of other things to see and paths to walk including a nice food/drink pavilion including restrooms.pp

I will likely use Kimkim to help me plan other trips.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Banana Azul
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

This was our favorite site as we were right on the beach, had great service and a good restaurant and bar. The layout is very tropical making fun for each of us. We enjoyed both pool and hot tub. Our last day there was a huge rain which ended up causing our cabin to be surronded by about 2 feet of water. So they moved us to the Tree House for our last night which was fun. For the move staff carried our luggage out of the cabin keeping everything dry. We missed the shower of the cabin and enjoyed the adventure of the event.

Authenticity & Character
It was not luxurious but very comfortable with everything we needed in “beach” location. In addition there were stations to refill our water bottles conveniently located.
Location
It was tucked in an easily accessible street and right on the beach.
Staff
Everyone made us feel that they existed to make us comfortable even with language difficulties.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had no problems with the comfort and appreciated the explanation of the air conditioning system which made us very comfortable after and a day of activiies in the heat.
Hotel Arenal Lodge
Fortuna

We were not there in the tourist season and often felt like the only guests which affected the service. It was adequate. The restaurant menu was very limited and the site remote enough to make easy access of other restaurants difficult. The bar did make a really good mojito.

Authenticity & Character
facing the volcano was nice but walks around to exterior difficult to find.
Location
It was difficult to get transport to other sites.
Staff
The restaurant has own server in the morning and another in the evenings so we got to know them.
Cleanliness & Comfort
our room was spotless but with expected wear from age.
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 05, 2026
Thank you so much for your review! It really means a lot to hear that the trip came together the way you hoped it would! Designing it around exactly what you were looking for was the goal from the start. 🎉 The Jaguar Rescue Center is one of my favorite recommendations — people are always surprised by how much they love it even without the jaguars! And it sounds like the rafting and volcano hike guides made those experiences really memorable. I really appreciate your flagging the terrain and... Read more

Thank you so much for your review! It really means a lot to hear that the trip came together the way you hoped it would! Designing it around exactly what you were looking for was the goal from the start. 🎉

The Jaguar Rescue Center is one of my favorite recommendations — people are always surprised by how much they love it even without the jaguars! And it sounds like the rafting and volcano hike guides made those experiences really memorable.

I really appreciate your flagging the terrain and steepness of the volcano hike. I'll make sure that gets updated so future travelers can plan accordingly.

I hope to see you on another kimkim adventure! 🇨🇷

Wonderful Costa Rica adventure
Costa Rica | May 24 - May 31, 2026

Steve
Steve S.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2026
Oldman did a great job getting everything booked. Our Arenal guide, Monica, was amazing and knowledgeable. Our driver/guide for Poas was also great. We really enjoyed the entire trip, especially the stay in Samara. We don’t usually do beach vacations, but two slow days at the end of this trip, away from the tourists (like us), really fit our needs greatly that we didn’t even know we needed. I will definitely recommend Kimkim to friends Read more

Oldman did a great job getting everything booked. Our Arenal guide, Monica, was amazing and knowledgeable. Our driver/guide for Poas was also great. We really enjoyed the entire trip, especially the stay in Samara. We don’t usually do beach vacations, but two slow days at the end of this trip, away from the tourists (like us), really fit our needs greatly that we didn’t even know we needed. I will definitely recommend Kimkim to friends

Hotel Review
NammbĂş Beachfront Bungalows
Sámara
Authenticity & Character
Location
Close access to the beach and nice views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
El Silencio Hike & Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs
El Silencio Hike & Visit to Ecotermales Hot Springs
Arenal/La Fortuna

We loved the El Silencio hike and our guide Monica. Ecotermales was a fun hot spring, but we’ve been to several so this was not new for us.

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Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Jun 03, 2026
Hello Steve, Thank you so much for your kind words!
It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your Costa Rica adventure. I'm especially happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with Monica in Arenal and your Poás guide as well. I'll be sure to share your compliments with them.
I also love hearing about your experience in Sámara. Sometimes those slower days by the beach end up being the most memorable part of the trip, especially after several days of exploring and adventure. It's wonderful... Read more

Hello Steve,

Thank you so much for your kind words!
It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your Costa Rica adventure. I'm especially happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with Monica in Arenal and your Poás guide as well. I'll be sure to share your compliments with them.

I also love hearing about your experience in Sámara. Sometimes those slower days by the beach end up being the most memorable part of the trip, especially after several days of exploring and adventure. It's wonderful that it turned out to be exactly what you needed.

Thank you for trusting me with your trip and for recommending Kimkim to your friends. Referrals are the greatest compliment we can receive.

I hope Costa Rica leaves you with many wonderful memories, and I would be delighted to help you plan another adventure in the future!

Warm regards,
Olman Romero

Costa Rica was our 4th trip with KimKim and i...
Costa Rica | May 23 - Jun 1, 2026

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Shephali w.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2026
Costa Rica was our 4th trip with KimKim and it was wonderful. We explored the Arenal volcano and lake in La Fortuna, the cloud forest in Monteverde and the beautiful coast and Manuel Antonio State park in Quepos/Aguirre. The trip included hiking, horseback riding, viewing wildlife and enjoying beach activities. The Koora Hotel was exceptional. Read more

Costa Rica was our 4th trip with KimKim and it was wonderful. We explored the Arenal volcano and lake in La Fortuna, the cloud forest in Monteverde and the beautiful coast and Manuel Antonio State park in Quepos/Aguirre. The trip included hiking, horseback riding, viewing wildlife and enjoying beach activities. The Koora Hotel was exceptional.

Hotel Review
Koora Hotel
Monteverde

First-class boutique hotel with spectacular views and even better service. We enjoyed a two-floor suite which was beautifully appointed. The food was exceptional and the staff was kind, attentive and always accessible. Highly recommend and would absolutely stay again.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch
Private Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Hike with Lunch
Arenal/La Fortuna

Must do. Jay was our tour guide and was the best guide we have ever had. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the flora/fauna of the region. Beautiful hike, wonderful guide.

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El Tigre Waterfalls Excursion
El Tigre Waterfalls Excursion
Monteverde

spectacular falls. kids loved swimming in the pools and climbing over the rocks. must see.

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Private Organic Farm & Spice Garden Visit
Private Organic Farm & Spice Garden Visit
Manuel Antonio

This was just ok. This experience is likely dependent on the guide. we were disappointed that we did not learn much about chocolate and coffee harvest and production and the quality of the tour and food was poor. would skip this.

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Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Manuel Antonio

This is a must do for the area. would have preferred a longer guided hike in the park with more time to enjoy the beach. the main trail is very crowded with tourists and guides. we did see numerous birds, sloths, monkeys, insects and diverse landscapes.

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Morning Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue
Morning Catamaran Adventure with Barbecue
Manuel Antonio

Nice activity if you'd like to see the beautiful coast line by boat. The crew were very good and the catamaran is spacious and well maintained. we enjoyed snorkeling in the cove and were able to view dolphins jumping alongside the boat.

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Local specialist: Gustavo Camperos
Gustavo
Gustavo Camperos
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Jun 02, 2026

Shephali!

It is wonderful to hear that the whole family had fun! I specially love that you were able to enjoy highlights of the country, such as Arenal and Manuel Antonio, while also enjoying lesser known gems such as El Tigre.

It was a pleasure to plan and support a trip for you and we hope to continue taking you on adventures anywhere you go 🗺️