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Adam Gomez

Having worked as a former flight attendant, I had the privilege of traveling to numerous countries. My twin brother, naturally, became my steadfast travel companion. From exploring castles, basking at the many beaches, and eating delicious food in Spain to venturing into Costa Rica, rich in biodiversity, I've had the opportunity to immerse myself in diverse cultures, savor new culinary delights, and connect with people from all walks of life.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"My Spanish roots have led me back to the country I love. I've embarked on numerous adventures in this captivating land. Among the most unforgettable moments were a road trip to scenic mountain villages and exploring castles in remote towns. I've been fortunate to experience Spain's stunning mountains, the tranquil Mediterranean coastline, and its wealth of rich history. Spain genuinely encapsulates enchantment, charm, and boundless adventure. I'm excited to start planning your trip to Spain!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"One cherished memory from my time in Spain involves a family road trip. We marveled at small villages perched on cliffs, explored countryside castles and villages, and savored the best paella in Valencia. Seville, one of my favorite cities, captivated me with its rich history and visually stunning architecture. The abundance of sites and buildings in Seville left me in awe, all contributing to the core memories of my experience in Spain!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I had the pleasure of traveling to Costa Rica, and during an exciting adventure, I participated in a hike along the hanging bridges of Monteverde. Our guide pointed out a family of monkeys, gracefully navigating from tree to tree, and to my delight, they eventually joined us on the bridges. Dozens of these playful monkeys walked and climbed alongside me, creating a truly memorable experience."

Top itineraries and travel advice
Family itineraries

Favorite experiences

Visit to Seville’s Cathedral & Alcázar

Join a private guide and visit Seville's most important monuments: Seville Cathedral and the Royal Alcázar. You'll skip the long lines and enjoy a personalized experience that digs deep into the city's history and cultural heritage. Start by meeting your guide at the cathedral (the world's...

Guided Visit to Park Güell & La Sagrada Família

Experience two of Antoni Gaudí's modernist masterpieces, La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, with an experienced guide leading the way. Skip the lines and learn all about these two iconic landmarks. The Sagrada Família, a stunning Roman Catholic church and UNESCO World Heritage Site, requires...

Surf Lessons at Tamarindo Beach

Learn to catch a wave in Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica's prime surfing spots. Enjoy a private two-hour surf lesson at Playa Tamarindo and learn the basics of surfing outside of a large group setting. With the supervision of experienced guides, surfing at Tamarindo is safe and fun! At the end of...

100% Aventura Adventure Park Zip Line

Experience an exhilarating zip line adventure in the country where this thrilling activity was born! Your journey begins with an ascent, guiding you high above the jungle canopy via a network of trails and suspension bridges. Once securely fastened to a zip line cable, you'll zoom down several...

Río Pacuare Whitewater Rafting

Located along Costa Rica's Caribbean slope near Turrialba is a deep gorge considered one of the best river-rafting sites in the world. The Río Pacuare runs 67 miles (107 km) from the Talamanca Mountains to the Caribbean in the southwest of the country. Along the way, it passes through some of the...

Tapas & Flamenco Night

Dig deep into Spanish culture with a private guide and enjoy a quintessential evening with delicious tapas and wine, passionate flamenco, and a stroll through an authentic Sevillian neighborhood. Flamenco was born in Andalusia, so Seville's historic Jewish Quarter and Triana districts are...

Recent trip reviews for Adam

Our foight was cancelled that required a majo...
Spain | Mar 16 - Mar 23, 2024

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Natalie C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024
Our flight was cancelled that required a major change for the first several days of our trip. The kimkim team was amazing helping us get rebooked in tours, alternates to a missed train transfer, hew pickups and more. In a world with almost no customer service, I was shocked at how wonderful they were! Read more

Our flight was cancelled that required a major change for the first several days of our trip. The kimkim team was amazing helping us get rebooked in tours, alternates to a missed train transfer, hew pickups and more. In a world with almost no customer service, I was shocked at how wonderful they were!

Hotel Reviews
Aparthotel Palacio Almagra
Granada

Wonderful location but very small for 5.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
No staff to soeak of
Cleanliness & Comfort
Apartamentos Cuna 41
Sevilla

Very strong smoke smell on outdoor space in the apartment

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Seville Countryside Horseback Riding with a Private Guide
Seville Countryside Horseback Riding with a Private Guide
Seville
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Tapas Cooking Class & Market Visit
Tapas Cooking Class & Market Visit
Málaga
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Great trip, Great providers, Would do again!
Spain | Mar 10 - Mar 16, 2024

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Lucas J.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024
We loved our trip. Two of the planned activities were canceled last minute by the vendor (it was the same vendor for both), but this was out of KimKim's control and we received a full refund. The best day of our trip was when we took a guided hike in Tossa de Mar in Costa Brava with Ramon. Ramon was definitely the best person we interacted with for the whole trip. He was very kind and helpful. We even had lunch with him and he gave some great recommendations. I would use KimKim again in the... Read more

We loved our trip. Two of the planned activities were canceled last minute by the vendor (it was the same vendor for both), but this was out of KimKim's control and we received a full refund. The best day of our trip was when we took a guided hike in Tossa de Mar in Costa Brava with Ramon. Ramon was definitely the best person we interacted with for the whole trip. He was very kind and helpful. We even had lunch with him and he gave some great recommendations. I would use KimKim again in the future and I would recommend it to others.

Hotel Review
Hotel Astoria
Barcelona

Very beautiful and the staff was great, but the room was so noisy. We could here everything in the halls, every door open and shut, and the traffic outside too. Also, the curtains were transparent and the was no way to block the windows for privacy or to keep the sunlight out in the morning.

Authenticity & Character
beautiful inside and out
Location
walkable to the metro and busses
Staff
very helpful and friendly, gave recommendations, and were happy to speak English
Cleanliness & Comfort
very clean, slightly uncomfortable because of the noise and the transparent curtains
Activity Reviews
Barcelona by e-Bike, Boat & Cable Car
Barcelona by e-Bike, Boat & Cable Car
Barcelona

This was canceled for "operational issues." I suspect that there weren't enough people booked for the event so they canceled. The same vendor canceled another event last minute as well.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Park Güell & La Sagrada Família
Park Güell & La Sagrada Família
Barcelona

Amazing, Cristina was a great guide. She was very knowledgable and helpful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Costa Brava Hike & Tossa De Mar Day Trip
Costa Brava Hike & Tossa De Mar Day Trip
Barcelona

Ramon's guide was THE BEST PART of our entire trip to Barcelona. He was great and Costa Brava is beautiful. This is a MUST DO!

Quality of Experience
Perfect!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ramon was the best guide we had for the whole trip!
Transport
private van!
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Evening Tapas Walk in Barcelona
Barcelona

This was canceled last minute for "operational issues" and they could not provide any more details as to why. The same vendor canceled another activity we had planned as well. We were issued a full refund for both.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Trip to Montserrat & Scenic Hike
Day Trip to Montserrat & Scenic Hike
Barcelona

Stepan was great, very knowledgable. I would do this again.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Mar 19, 2024

Hi Lucas,

Thank you for the review! I remember planning your trip for you and your college buddy last December. It is great to hear you had a great trip and that everything came to fruition!

I agree Tossa de Mar is a hidden gem- I love the castle on the water! 🙌 Sorry that our providers canceled the tour, but glad to see Jessica refunded you on those activities! I loved reading your review as you detailed each activity and hotel! :)

Be sure to come back to kimkim for a future trip! 😃

Be well,
Adam

We waited for a long time at the SJO airport ...
Costa Rica | Mar 3 - Mar 8, 2024

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Peter H.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Mar 09, 2024
We waited for a long time at the SJO airport arrival and nobody came to pick us up and we had to call CR ride 2x for the driver (Juan L) to pick us up.
Per itinerary, we had to bring our passports to Nacional Park Manuel Antonio but our guide said that we don't have to. Kimkim agency should note in the itinerary that plastic water bottles are not allowed inside the park. We had a reckless driver who drove us for Joni
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We waited for a long time at the SJO airport arrival and nobody came to pick us up and we had to call CR ride 2x for the driver (Juan L) to pick us up.
Per itinerary, we had to bring our passports to Nacional Park Manuel Antonio but our guide said that we don't have to. Kimkim agency should note in the itinerary that plastic water bottles are not allowed inside the park. We had a reckless driver who drove us for Joni

Hotel Review
La Mariposa Hotel
Manuel Antonio

The view from the hotel was spectacular. However the plumbing was poor. The toilet was clogged daily. The Internet was like in a cruise.

Location
Is in the top of the mountain with the bay under it.
Staff
They are feiendly
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Mar 13, 2024

Hi Peter,

Thanks for leaving a review! It was great working with you to plan and organize your trip quickly the month before you travel :)

We'll use your feedback and make sure to highlight that kind of info in future itineraries. Sorry about the airport wait, but I'm happy to hear the rest of your trip was fantastic!

I agree the views from La Mariposa are some of the best! 🌊 Plumbing in Costa Rica is different than the standards in the USA; my apologies for not informing you earlier about that. I hope to see you again at Kimkim on a future trip! :)

Best,
Adam

Splendid
Costa Rica | Feb 18 - Mar 1, 2024

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Diane N.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 02, 2024
Adam did the initial planning. But Jessica did the detailed itinerary and trouble shooted while we were there. She was very helpful very quickly when we needed help. She was amazing!
The drivers and guides were all great.
We enjoyed our accommodations, except for Ocotea Hotel in Monteverde, which was mostly like a down scale suburban motel. It definitely was not up to KimKim luxury standards, though the food was good and people were nice. If we could have we would have moved to upscale Belmar...
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Adam did the initial planning. But Jessica did the detailed itinerary and trouble shooted while we were there. She was very helpful very quickly when we needed help. She was amazing!
The drivers and guides were all great.
We enjoyed our accommodations, except for Ocotea Hotel in Monteverde, which was mostly like a down scale suburban motel. It definitely was not up to KimKim luxury standards, though the food was good and people were nice. If we could have we would have moved to upscale Belmar Hotel, but were not given the option. This was the major failure of our otherwise splendid trip.
Also, for your information, breakfasts were not included at Makada and The Springs, though our itinerary indicated they were.
We loved Costa Rica and the experiences KimKim designed and executed for us. Our thanks.

Hotel Review
Ocotea Boutique Hotel
Santa Elena

This hotel had very small rooms with minimal amenities. Not recommended.

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Mar 13, 2024
Hi Diane, Thanks for your honest review! Jessica and I make a great team, so it's awesome that you enjoyed working with her too! I'm sorry to hear that Ocotea Boutique Hotel wasn't to your liking—it's usually a hit with many of our travelers! With just a month to plan your trip during peak travel season, options like Belmar and other popular hotels were all booked up. I've personally visited Ocotea, and it's a lovely, recently renovated family-owned establishment that I thought would suit... Read more

Hi Diane,

Thanks for your honest review! Jessica and I make a great team, so it's awesome that you enjoyed working with her too!

I'm sorry to hear that Ocotea Boutique Hotel wasn't to your liking—it's usually a hit with many of our travelers! With just a month to plan your trip during peak travel season, options like Belmar and other popular hotels were all booked up. I've personally visited Ocotea, and it's a lovely, recently renovated family-owned establishment that I thought would suit you perfectly :) I hope you understand that we always have your best interests at heart!

Sorry, for the mix-up with the breakfast options; we strive to improve! We are so glad you had a great trip and experience in Costa Rica overall! We hope to see you on another kimkim trip! ☀️

Be well,
Adam

Costa Rica Adventure
Costa Rica | Dec 16 - Dec 22, 2023

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Jenny H.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024
This was our first time planning a trip thru Kim Kim. We had never booked a trip thru a planner before and were hesitant and skeptical, as such we got our feet wet and only booked the Private Transfers thru Kim Kim. Adam/Jessica were awesome to work with. We had last minute schedule changes and they were able to meet our needs. Timely and great communication, highly recommend them! Read more

This was our first time planning a trip thru Kim Kim. We had never booked a trip thru a planner before and were hesitant and skeptical, as such we got our feet wet and only booked the Private Transfers thru Kim Kim. Adam/Jessica were awesome to work with. We had last minute schedule changes and they were able to meet our needs. Timely and great communication, highly recommend them!

Activity Review
Self-Guided Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
Self-Guided Hike to La Fortuna Waterfall
Arenal/La Fortuna
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Jan 29, 2024

Hi Jenny,

It was a pleasure working with you! You are so kind and made it easy to work with you and give you the great service you deserve! I am glad you had a great time in Costa Rica and cheers to many more adventures with kimkim! :)

Best,
Adam

Definitely use Kim Kim
Costa Rica | Dec 25 - Jan 5, 2024

Erika
Erika M.
Florence-Graham, CA | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2024
Jessica and Gustavo were there to help clarify always! also all the tours and people they booked to for our trip were helpful, friendly and professional. We had just the right amount of activity and relax time! It was amazing! Thank you!
We have already recommended to friends and are planning to use KimKim our next trip we are planning now!
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Jessica and Gustavo were there to help clarify always! also all the tours and people they booked to for our trip were helpful, friendly and professional. We had just the right amount of activity and relax time! It was amazing! Thank you!
We have already recommended to friends and are planning to use KimKim our next trip we are planning now!

Hotel Review
Tabulia Tree
Manuel Antonio

The staff is so nice and accommodating! They go above and beyond!

Authenticity & Character
Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Jan 29, 2024

Hi Jim and Erika,

I am so glad you had a fantastic experience in Costa Rica! Thanks so much for sharing the photos! Your photos definitely show the great time you had :) It's always a fun process planning for trips, and glad you had a great experience from start to finish!

Thank you for recommending us to your friends and we hope to see you on another kimkim trip!

Best,
Adam

Costa Rica: Monteverde and Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica | Dec 29 - Jan 4, 2024

Christopher
Christopher A.
Spain | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
This was a 6 night trip to Costa Rica. Due to the limited time available I was very grateful for Adam's advice to concentrate on 2 areas... Monteverde and Manuel Antonio.
The Ocotea boutique hotel in Monteverde recommended by Adam was amazing and the excursions in Monteverde were of very good quality.
The Shana Beach hotel in Manuel Antonio was quite disappointing but I guess I was comparing it to the great experience I had with the hotel in Montverde. The excursion to the National Park was...
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This was a 6 night trip to Costa Rica. Due to the limited time available I was very grateful for Adam's advice to concentrate on 2 areas... Monteverde and Manuel Antonio.
The Ocotea boutique hotel in Monteverde recommended by Adam was amazing and the excursions in Monteverde were of very good quality.
The Shana Beach hotel in Manuel Antonio was quite disappointing but I guess I was comparing it to the great experience I had with the hotel in Montverde. The excursion to the National Park was quite disappointing... too many tour groups there... due to the peak time of year! The surfing class was excellent and I really enjoyed Manuel Antonio beach and the beautiful sunsets.
Generally the trip was well organised and I am very happy with the support given by KimKim

Hotel Reviews
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
San José

Perfect for a one night stay

Ocotea Boutique Hotel
Santa Elena

Truly amazing.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff really made me feel at home.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Shana By the Beach Resort
Manuel Antonio

Quite disappointing. For the price paid, even though it was high season I would expect a lot more.

Authenticity & Character
Basically it needs an complete uplift and renovation
Location
Staff
The staff are very attentive and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
No problem with the cleanliness but the rooms and the swimming pool area could do with a complete renovation
Activity Reviews
Sky Adventures Hanging Bridges
Sky Adventures Hanging Bridges
Monteverde
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde
Surf Lesson in Manuel Antonio
Surf Lesson in Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Night Walk in the Children's Eternal Forest
Night Walk in the Children's Eternal Forest
Monteverde
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio

Disappointing compared to the guided hikes I did in Monteverde

Local specialist: Adam Gomez
Adam
Adam Gomez
Local specialist in Boulder (Kimkim HQ) | Replied on Jan 12, 2024

Hi Chris,

It is so great to hear from you and it was a pleasure planning your adventure in Costa Rica! I'm glad to hear you had an enjoyable experience despite the busyness of the peak holiday travel season.

Monteverde is one of my favorite locations in Costa Rica and I am glad you liked it too! It was nice to see you loved your stay at Ocotea Boutique Hotel, as I have also enjoyed my time at this family-owned business! :)

Thank you for your feedback. It is helpful in curating our tailor-made trips for each traveler! We look forward to helping you plan your next trip.

Best,
Adam

Easy, Supportive and seamless planning process!
Spain | Nov 13 - Nov 22, 2023

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Kassandra K.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Dec 26, 2023
Working with kimkim helped take away the 'too many options' freeze that can happen when planning a trip. Adam was very communicative and helped with suggestions for the Spain trip that met my wishes and wants for it. Read more

Working with kimkim helped take away the 'too many options' freeze that can happen when planning a trip. Adam was very communicative and helped with suggestions for the Spain trip that met my wishes and wants for it.

Activity Reviews
Tapas, Taverns & History Tour
Tapas, Taverns & History Tour
Madrid

Arantxa was a wonderful guide, full of anecdotes, life advice and historical stories!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Begur Self-Guided Walk
Begur Self-Guided Walk
Spain

Staying in Begur and enjoying the scenery was a highlight of our trip; we travelled in November during off-season and it was very peaceful and quiet.

Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Thank you KimKim!
Spain | Nov 9 - Nov 22, 2023

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Kelli F.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2023
We had the most incredible 2-week honeymoon to Spain thanks to KimKim! We didn’t have to worry about anything. We were in such good hands. And every excursion/activity was fantastic! The highlight of the trip was The Paella Club in Barcelona. Read more

We had the most incredible 2-week honeymoon to Spain thanks to KimKim! We didn’t have to worry about anything. We were in such good hands. And every excursion/activity was fantastic! The highlight of the trip was The Paella Club in Barcelona.

Activity Reviews
Evening Tapas Walk in The Gothic Quarter
Evening Tapas Walk in The Gothic Quarter
Barcelona

Our guide and the food was amazing! Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Park Güell & La Sagrada Família
Park Güell & La Sagrada Família
Barcelona

Enjoyed this tour to 2 of Barcelona’s most iconic locations.

Multi-Course Cooking Class with Wine Pairing
Multi-Course Cooking Class with Wine Pairing
Barcelona

I would go back to Barcelona just for this activity! It was the absolute highlight of our trip.

Costa Brava Hike & Tossa De Mar Day Trip
Costa Brava Hike & Tossa De Mar Day Trip
Barcelona

Beautiful hike, but much more intensive than advertised. Would label this as “moderate to difficult” hike.

Day Trip to an Olive Oil Mill & Carmona
Day Trip to an Olive Oil Mill & Carmona
Seville

Our guide was lovely and the olive oil mill was so interesting! We loved learning about the process and what makes a great olive oil.

Local specialist: Adam Gomez

Planning a trip with ease…..
Spain | Nov 7 - Nov 11, 2023

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Jen M.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2023
Planning a trip with KimKim was so easy. From beginning to end there was such ease in the planning process. The website is intuitive and easy to navigate, the local specialists are adaptable and work with you to plan the best trip that fits your budget. Adam was great to work with, he adapted the trip to fit some of the places I specifically wanted to see. Communication was clear with everyone involved. There was a change that needed to happen for one of my excursions, it was so easy... Read more

Planning a trip with KimKim was so easy. From beginning to end there was such ease in the planning process. The website is intuitive and easy to navigate, the local specialists are adaptable and work with you to plan the best trip that fits your budget.

Adam was great to work with, he adapted the trip to fit some of the places I specifically wanted to see.

Communication was clear with everyone involved. There was a change that needed to happen for one of my excursions, it was so easy to remedy and an alternative option was provided.

I will be using KimKim again for my future travel needs.

Hotel Review
Hotel Astoria
Barcelona

Hotel Astoria was a super cute little boutique hotel. The room was lovely, a tad small, but lovely. The breakfast was fantastic and the staff were quite friendly and great to deal with. They ensured that all of our needs were met.

Authenticity & Character
It had a sweet quaintness to it. Well decorated and had a feeling of historical character.
Location
Staff
Everyone was so great to deal with, and so patient.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Adam Gomez