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

(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

Bryan Leon

(140 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 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
"Planning with kimkim and Bryan from Serendipity Adventures was simple and within a few days, we landed on a great itinerary." - by Erica, Nov 20, 2025 · see review

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

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

Yuliana Valverde

(72 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

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

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

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The float trip on the Rio Penas
Costa Rica | Jan 9 - Jan 15, 2026

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Linda P.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
We really had a great time. RideCR picked us up at the airport and later dropped us up at the airports. It was a long ride but they stopped for a break both ways. Hotel Eco La Fortuna had a great breakfast buffet every morning. The river float was peaceful with juice drinks and cakes afterwards. The Arenal Volcano hike was too physical for us but the another couple was a physical trainer and he was so helpful getting Neil and I through it. To our surprise our hike included a trip to the hot... Read more

We really had a great time. RideCR picked us up at the airport and later dropped us up at the airports. It was a long ride but they stopped for a break both ways. Hotel Eco La Fortuna had a great breakfast buffet every morning. The river float was peaceful with juice drinks and cakes afterwards. The Arenal Volcano hike was too physical for us but the another couple was a physical trainer and he was so helpful getting Neil and I through it. To our surprise our hike included a trip to the hot springs and lunch afterwards. Since we had already booked Ziplining for the afternoon our Jamacar guide arrange for the hot springs and dinner afterwards and picked us up at 8 pm afterwards. We transferred to Nosara the next day. We stayed at Living Hotel in Nosara which was quite quaint. Experience Nosara took on a bird watching tour. It was suppose to to be a hike but he offered us a kayak drift instead which we were thrilled about after the Volcano hike
It was a great trip.

Hotel Reviews
Living Hotel
Nosara

Small comfortable bungalow with an outdoor patio and hammock. Dining and shopping available just outside the lobby. Beautiful and quiet pool with lounges just a short walk from our room.

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Hotel Eco Arenal
Fortuna

Beautiful flowers and tropical birds in the landscaping , a great breakfast buffet on an open veranda.

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Río Peñas Blancas Safari Float Experience
Río Peñas Blancas Safari Float Experience
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Local specialist: Adam Gomez

30th Wedding Anniversary 🌿 Turrialba, Arenal and Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica | Jan 12 - Jan 19, 2026

Kyle
Kyle J.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Our guides were wonderful and very responsive when we needed them Read more

Our guides were wonderful and very responsive when we needed them

Activity Review
Birdwatching Tour at CATIE Botanical Garden
Birdwatching Tour at CATIE Botanical Garden
Turrialba

It was great but had a little hiccup with getting picked up.

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Local specialist: Bryan Leon
Bryan
Bryan Leon
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 21, 2026

Hola Kyle!

Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm truly delighted to hear that our guides provided wonderful service and were responsive throughout your journey.

We hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica for another memorable adventure soon!

Pura Vida!
Bryan

Outstanding Support From Randall at KimKim
Costa Rica | Jan 6 - Jan 14, 2026

Glen
Glen G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
I’m an avid traveler and usually plan all of my own trips, but Costa Rica felt overwhelming because of how much there is to see and do. I decided to reach out to KimKim and was assigned to Randall, which turned out to be a great decision. Randall quickly sent over a preliminary itinerary and was extremely responsive with any changes or modifications we asked for. We had a limited budget but wanted to experience as much as possible, and he made it work within our limitations and we felt we... Read more

I’m an avid traveler and usually plan all of my own trips, but Costa Rica felt overwhelming because of how much there is to see and do. I decided to reach out to KimKim and was assigned to Randall, which turned out to be a great decision.

Randall quickly sent over a preliminary itinerary and was extremely responsive with any changes or modifications we asked for. We had a limited budget but wanted to experience as much as possible, and he made it work within our limitations and we felt we were still able to truly enjoy and experience Costa Rica without missing out.

Everyone he coordinated was punctual, professional, and easy to work with, which made the trip smooth and stress free. I even contacted Randall during the trip for recommendations, and he responded quickly and went above and beyond to help.

I highly recommend KimKim, and especially Randall, to anyone planning a trip to Costa Rica.

Local specialist: Randall Jiménez
Randall
Randall Jiménez
Local specialist in San José, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 20, 2026

Hola Glen,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience and felt well taken care of throughout your trip. It was a pleasure working with you and helping create a memorable Costa Rica adventure. Your feedback truly means a lot, and I look forward to assisting you again in the future!

Pura Vida!
Randall

Marvelous Trip to Costa Rica!
Costa Rica | Jan 7 - Jan 16, 2026

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Jeffrey S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Elena was fantastic and amazing to work with. She answered all of my questions rapidly and thoroughly. Her choice of hotels/resorts was spot on. As we requested, she kept us busy with fun activities. The Serendipity Adventures team gathered all of the details and communicated in an easy to follow manner -- the itinerary documentation was priceless. We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica and hope to be able to visit again. Read more

Elena was fantastic and amazing to work with. She answered all of my questions rapidly and thoroughly. Her choice of hotels/resorts was spot on. As we requested, she kept us busy with fun activities. The Serendipity Adventures team gathered all of the details and communicated in an easy to follow manner -- the itinerary documentation was priceless. We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica and hope to be able to visit again.

Hotel Reviews
Arenal Springs Resort
La Fortuna
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Cloud Forest Lodge
Monteverde
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Hotel La Mariposa
Manuel Antonio
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Activity Reviews
Night Walk at Children's Eternal Forest
Night Walk at Children's Eternal Forest
Monteverde

The guide was extremely knowledgeable and showed us many subtle things. Fun and easy walk.

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All Day Adventure at Selvatura, including Zipline, Hanging Bridges, and Fauna Exhibitions
All Day Adventure at Selvatura, including Zipline, Hanging Bridges, and Fauna Exhibitions
Costa Rica

My wife loved the Zip lines! I did not do that activity due to my fear of heights. The hanging bridges/jungles were beautiful. The Sloth conservation center, Butterfly exhibit, and Reptile/Amphibian exhibits were very good.

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Larger menu selection.
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Catamaran Tour with Meal
Catamaran Tour with Meal
Costa Rica

Lots of fun. Beautiful scenery and sunset. Snorkeling was brief but fun. The staff were very nice and always willing to assist.

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Damas Island Boat Tour
Damas Island Boat Tour
Manuel Antonio

The guide was great; Funny, knowledgeable, patient and very kind. Saw many species of birds and animals.

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Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Costa Rica

For me, this was the highlight of the trip. The guide was phenomenal!!!!! He was extremely knowledgeable, able to spot amazing things, kind, and courteous. You could tell that he was highly respected by his colleagues. Probably the best guide I have ever worked with. We saw many birds, insects, plants and animals.

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Amazing guide!!!
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Local Flavors Cooking Class
Local Flavors Cooking Class
Costa Rica

This was lots of fun! Despite my reluctance, my wife wanted to do this -- I am glad we did! I'm a picky eater but preparing the food and eating it was special. The staff was so kind!!!

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Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal Volcano Hike & La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal/La Fortuna

The Arenal Volcano hike was fun and we saw many animals. The guide was fantastic -- very kind and knowledgeable. After the Arenal Volcano Hike (which was more strenuous than we expected), we were too tired to do the La Fortuna Waterfall walk. The local tour company, Flow Trips, was very kind and substituted a twilight float trip that was lots of fun.

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Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Costa Rica

Lots of fun and interesting. The guide was very good, and funny!

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Local specialist: Elena Mora
Elena
Elena Mora
Local specialist in Cartago, Turrialba | Replied on Jan 19, 2026
Hola Jeffrey, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, means a lot to me and also for our dream team . I am truly grateful for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience 🙏🏼. It was an absolute pleasure assisting you with your trip, and I am delighted to hear that the itinerary, hotel selections, and activities met your expectations. Knowing that you felt well-supported and enjoyed a seamless, well-organized experience means a great deal to me and to the... Read more

Hola Jeffrey,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, means a lot to me and also for our dream team . I am truly grateful for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience 🙏🏼.

It was an absolute pleasure assisting you with your trip, and I am delighted to hear that the itinerary, hotel selections, and activities met your expectations. Knowing that you felt well-supported and enjoyed a seamless, well-organized experience means a great deal to me and to the entire Serendipity Adventures team.

Thank you again for trusting us with your Costa Rica journey. We would be honored to assist you again in the future and welcome you back whenever you are ready for another adventure in Costa Rica.

Muchas gracias, Pura Vida!

Elena Mora
Serendipity Adventures

Sorry to leave!
Costa Rica | Jan 10 - Jan 17, 2026

Kim
Kim G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
In an airport on our way home last night, my 8 year-old grandson was reading posters for various travel options. "Where do you want to go next?" I asked. "Nowhere," he said. "I want to go back to Costa Rica.." That sums up our experience. When you work with an unfamiliar travel group, you never know if you can trust the literature. We could. Everything in our week-long trip went exactly as scheduled.
The hotel our family met up at, Buena Vista Chic Hotel, was beautifully situated. The staff...
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In an airport on our way home last night, my 8 year-old grandson was reading posters for various travel options. "Where do you want to go next?" I asked. "Nowhere," he said. "I want to go back to Costa Rica.." That sums up our experience. When you work with an unfamiliar travel group, you never know if you can trust the literature. We could. Everything in our week-long trip went exactly as scheduled.
The hotel our family met up at, Buena Vista Chic Hotel, was beautifully situated. The staff was kind and the breakfast was delicious. The shuttle made it possible for us to arrive on three different flights.
Our personal driver, Cesar, accommodated all of our schedule requests and navigated challenging roads and traffic conditions carefully. He even brought a booster for our youngest traveler. Translation apps on our phones helped us out when we had plans to make that exceeded our language skills.
Our tour guides in Tirimbina (Ralph on the river trip and Valeria on the night walk at the Lodge) were fun to be with as well as very knowledgable about the wildlife at hand. The children overcame their initial fears about hanging bridges and became confident discoverers of monkeys, frogs and leaf-cutter ants.
The folks at Los Lagos let us swim before our afternoon excursion to the Mistico hanging bridges, even though check in wasn't until after 3. The adults loved soaking in the hot pools and the kids adored the water slides in the cool pools. We had lunch poolside and dinner in the dining room. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. And breakfast the next morning was absolutely incredible. It was hard to tear the kids away after just one night.
The drive from La Fortuna to Quepos was challenging in its length and the hardest part of the trip. We arrived after dark and didn't know until the next morning how beautiful our beach location was at Karahé. Our rooms on the lower (beach) level were perfect both for the kids and the 2 grandmothers, giving us easy access to the water and restaurant. (I would NOT have wanted to need to cross the busy road dividing the property.) Breakfasts were very basic but dinner in the restaurant and lunches on the beach were great. We also took Ubers to 2 other restaurants.
The children skipped our excursion to Manuel Antonio Park in favor of playing on the beach. (The early start was too much for them although it put 4 of us at the front of the crowd at a very busy park). The easy walking and a good guide (Lisandro) with a telescopic lens made this visit comfortable for 2 of us with some vision and mobility issues, although I much preferred the quiet of Sarapiqui.
It was a pleasure to reconnect with "our" driver for the trip to the airport.
The trip was a total success for our family of folks ranging from 8 to 76. Thanks!

Hotel Reviews
Buena Vista Chic Hotel
Alajuela

This hotel far exceeded our expectations. Yes, it was close to the SJO airport and had a shuttle. But it also had a beautiful location over-looking the city, very kind staff and a great restaurant. It was a perfect start to our week n Costa Rica.

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The skyline at night was beautiful.
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Our group arrived on 3 different flights. All were met and the staff helped navigate the challenges of finding supper for the last ones in. (The first person to arrive mentioned the kindness of the bartender)
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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
La Fortuna

The children in our group would happily have lived here!

Authenticity & Character
The landscaping! The hot spring pools! The birds! The water slide! And the food!!! Breakfast was particularly lovely.
Location
Although clouds kept the volcano shrouded most of the time, it was lovely to be in its presence.
Staff
Check-in isn't until 3pm and we had an excursion scheduled for 1-3. The kids were eager to swim and the kind staff at reception had no problem with giving us early access to the water and restaurants.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Every inch of the property is beautifully landscaped. Staff was constantly keeping it all pristine.
Karahé Beach Hotel
Manuel Antonio

It was a pleasure to end our trip here with private beach access, the pool and the restaurant just steps away from our rooms. It was fun to have a sloth and her baby hanging in a tree by reception and a mischievous group of monkeys swinging past the restaurant.

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We were especially well cared for at the beach and in the beachside portion of the restaurant.
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Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
Sarapiquí

I wanted to start my family's first trip to Costa Rica in this quiet location away from crowds.

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Location
Having constant access to trails meant the adults could talk short walks with the children without it being an "excursion."
Staff
Valeria was the guide on our night walk and she was so great with the kids!
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Activity Reviews
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Manuel Antonio

More than 3,000 people a day visit this park, so it was always busy. I much prefer quieter locations but the level paths and a guide with a telephoto lens on his scope made this a great final excursion for 2 of us with vision and mobility issues.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver met us on time. Our guide, Lisandro, and his nephew were informative.
Transport
Boat tour at Sarapiqui River
Boat tour at Sarapiqui River
Sarapiquí

Our family had the boat to ourselves! Ralph was charming and informative. He and the boat captain spotted birds, reptiles and mammals that we certainly wouldn't have seen on our own. What a great lazy way to enjoy the area: motoring down the river. Ralph also shared some 3-D goggles that were a revelation to us all.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ralph had a relaxed style and tons of information. We all enjoyed spending time with him.
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Night Walk at Tirimbina Rainforest Center
Night Walk at Tirimbina Rainforest Center
Sarapiquí

Our children were feeling a bit apprehensive about walking in the jungle at night. Valeria hit just the right tone to keep them engaged and comfortable.

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Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 20, 2026

Hello Kim,

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review. It truly means a lot to me. I am delighted your family had such a memorable experience, and it was a pleasure helping you create such special Costa Rica memories.

Best,
Olman