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Veronica Medina

Hi! my name is Veronica, I'm a Venezuelan living in Costa Rica. I fell in love with this country from the moment I arrived. I've decided to encourage and help people to travel and discover Costa Rica so they can see why I decided to stay.

I really like anything that has to do whit adventure, so when I'm not working you can find me looking for new places to hike or maybe looking for a great waterfall to spend the afternoon. Also, I really enjoy languages, so one of my hobbies is getting to learn as much as I can of any language of my interest like English or French

Thank you for allowing me to design a magical travel experience around this beautiful country that I feel and know as my own.

Pura Vida!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I'm specialized in Costa Rica! I have a Master's in Events and MICE tourism (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events). I love to design family vacations and honeymoon trips. Adventure, nature, luxury, and cultural destinations are my preferred ingredients to create memorable trips! "

How did you get involved in travel?

"After arriving in Costa Rica I started my tourism education, I did not know how much I was going to love this career! after getting to know all the people, all the places, and all the adventures I decided that I wanted to work as a tourism expert for the rest of my life! "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I will never forget the first time I visited the Arenal Volcano, I was on a ziplining tour and the view of the Volcano caught me off guard it was so majestic and beautiful that I just couldn't keep myself from crying. It was a perfect trip for me and since then La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano became my favorite destination. "

Veronica is part of the following groups: Costa Rica Travel Agents, Costa Rica Family Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Veronica

A wonderful family trip of a lifetime!
Costa Rica | Jun 12 - Jun 19, 2023

Andrea
Andrea P.
King of Prussia, PA | Reviewed on Jul 15, 2023
A wonderful family trip of a lifetime! Veronica was incredibly knowledgeable and customized our trip perfectly for our family of 7: four boys ages 17-27 and a girlfriend. We didn’t need her help while there because everything was great, but she was completely available if needed. Highlights included horseback riding, zip-lining, the waterfall hike, a cooking class, a night hike, and a catamaran cruise. The people were lovely, and the guides always on time and so kind and helpful, including... Read more

A wonderful family trip of a lifetime! Veronica was incredibly knowledgeable and customized our trip perfectly for our family of 7: four boys ages 17-27 and a girlfriend. We didn’t need her help while there because everything was great, but she was completely available if needed. Highlights included horseback riding, zip-lining, the waterfall hike, a cooking class, a night hike, and a catamaran cruise. The people were lovely, and the guides always on time and so kind and helpful, including the one who was waiting for us in the middle of the night with a smile and cooler of drinks after an 8-hr flight delay. I would definitely use KimKim for future trips and Veronica if I return to Costa Rica.

Local specialist: Veronica Medina

Costa Rica was amazing, the trip that KimKim ...
Costa Rica | Apr 16 - Apr 28, 2023

Angel
Angel V.
Brandon, FL | Reviewed on May 09, 2023
Costa Rica was amazing, the trip that KimKim (Veronica) planned for us was on point. They listen to my requirements and provided the perfect itinerary. All excursion and guides were excellent and our most memorable sites were, 3 volcanos(La Poas, Arenal and Rincon de la Vieja; 7 waterfalls (loved the La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Oropendola - were we were able to swim next to the falls). The view of all the fauna and flowers that Costa Rica has, make you think that you are in paradise. All 3... Read more

Costa Rica was amazing, the trip that KimKim (Veronica) planned for us was on point. They listen to my requirements and provided the perfect itinerary. All excursion and guides were excellent and our most memorable sites were, 3 volcanos(La Poas, Arenal and Rincon de la Vieja; 7 waterfalls (loved the La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Oropendola - were we were able to swim next to the falls). The view of all the fauna and flowers that Costa Rica has, make you think that you are in paradise. All 3 hotels had great service and supported us in every need( Country Inn & Suites by Radison San Jose; Arenal Spring Resort & Spa(spa services were amazing); and Hotel Hacienda Guachepelin(great location within the Rincon de la Vieja Park). We loved our hot springs within the Hacienda Orosi. We made changes within our trip to add excursions and Veronica worked out the details for us, we loved her.

Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on May 12, 2023

Angel,

Thank you so much for your trust and this review! It makes me so happy to read that you had a great experience!

It was my pleasure to make out of this trip a memorable experience:)

Don't forget to share with everybody the PURA VIDA lifestyle!

Veronica

Fun-filled family vacation in Costa Rica!
Costa Rica | Feb 25 - Mar 4, 2023

Sandeep
Sandeep P.
Clayton, MO | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023
We were skeptical at first, but We absolutely loved our experience using kimkim. I couldn't ask for a better specialist than Veronica to plan our Costa Rica adventure. She understood exactly what we were looking for, planned the ideal trip, and made herself available for phone calls and messages at all times. We traveled with our 3-Year-Old. She loved the trip and especially the nature hikes and spotting wildlife and birds. The food was incredible. Nothing fancy but everything is so... Read more

We were skeptical at first, but We absolutely loved our experience using kimkim. I couldn't ask for a better specialist than Veronica to plan our Costa Rica adventure. She understood exactly what we were looking for, planned the ideal trip, and made herself available for phone calls and messages at all times.

We traveled with our 3-Year-Old. She loved the trip and especially the nature hikes and spotting wildlife and birds. The food was incredible. Nothing fancy but everything is so fresh, and a lot of attention is paid to preparation regardless of where you eat from Soda’s to the 4-star hotels. My wife is a vegetarian and she had plenty of options to choose from.

All our pickups were timely and all we had to do was show up and enjoy ourselves. Transportation between our destinations of La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio were seamless.

I highly recommend Kim Kim; it made my life and trip so much easier!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa
Manuel Antonio
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cala Lodge
Monteverde
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Fortuna
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Costa Rica
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Experience
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Experience
Monteverde
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hikes
Arenal Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hikes
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano Hiking Tour & Paradise Hot Springs
Arenal Volcano Hiking Tour & Paradise Hot Springs
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sloth Tour (Sloth Territory)
Sloth Tour (Sloth Territory)
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Mar 15, 2023

Dear Sandeep,

Thank you so so much for your words.

I hope you and your family all the best!!

Keep living the PURA VIDA lifestyle:)

Veronica

Everything about this trip was smooth and per...
Costa Rica | Feb 14 - Feb 22, 2023

Deb
Deb T.
Pittsburgh, PA | Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
Everything about this trip was smooth and perfect!
The planning was easy with Veronica. She asked great questions, provided needed information, recommendations and assurances , and then organized a wonderful trip for us. The accommodations were amazing and all the tours, operators and guides were excellent! We had private tours with guides on many days.
Highlight:
Staying at the Tabocan Resort (a beautiful hotel with amazing hot springs) and the view (once the clouds cleared on...
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Everything about this trip was smooth and perfect!
The planning was easy with Veronica. She asked great questions, provided needed information, recommendations and assurances , and then organized a wonderful trip for us. The accommodations were amazing and all the tours, operators and guides were excellent! We had private tours with guides on many days.
Highlight:
Staying at the Tabocan Resort (a beautiful hotel with amazing hot springs) and the view (once the clouds cleared on our final day) of the volcano

Hotel Reviews
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
San José

This hotel was just fine for an overnight stay. The location is good for walk around the area and finding a lovely restaurant for dinner on the other side of the park (across the street from the hotel).

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Gaia Hotel & Reserve—Adults Only
Manuel Antonio

We loved our 3 night stay at this hotel. The accommodations were beautiful and staff was very helpful, friendly, accommodating. The owner is very kind and friendly greets every guest warmly.

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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Fortuna

This was the most beautiful hotel we've ever stayed at. We LOVED the hot springs and enjoyed the entire atmosphere of the hotel. The friendliness, helpfulness and service was exceptional. Food was very good. Room very comfortable. Shuttle service to the hot springs runs every few minutes and makes everything very accessible. We stayed for 4 nights and very glad we did! Because of the clouds, the volcano was only visible on our last morning, but what an amazing view we had!

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Activity Reviews
Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - Volunteer Experience
Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - Volunteer Experience
Arenal/La Fortuna

Spending the morning at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center was one of our trip highlights. We had a small group tour with 2 other families and our guide was fabulous! He provided an educational and engaging overview of the center. The volunteer experience was fun...we weighed, measured and chopped up fruits for the wildlife and then put the meals in home-made kongs, then delivered to the animals.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Mangrove Boat Tour
Mangrove Boat Tour
Manuel Antonio

This was an enjoyable, calm activity for our last day in Costa Rica.

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

Another highlight of our week! The park was crowded, but we were able to enjoy an amazing morning. We were on a small group tour with 11 people in our group. Our guide was very kind, interesting, professional and considerate of everyone's interests. We were able to see things with the guide that we never would have seen on our own. The beach was gorgeous!

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Coffee & Chocolate Farm Experience
Coffee & Chocolate Farm Experience
Arenal/La Fortuna

This was a very interesting, fun and tasty tour! Very good tourguide at Don Juan Company.

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Transport
Arenal Volcano Guided Walking Tour
Arenal Volcano Guided Walking Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

This great hike to the volcano was beautiful and moderately challenging. We loved the fabulous views. Our guide was excellent and provided much information as we hiked. Relaxing afterward with a pineapple snack and watching the wildlife was memorable!

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La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hiking Tour
La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hiking Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

We had a private tour with a guide to this beautiful location.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Shuttle Transfer with Rafting on the Sarapiqui River En Route
Shuttle Transfer with Rafting on the Sarapiqui River En Route
Costa Rica

Our driver picked us up on time and we drove in comfort to the Sarapiqui River. The driver provided us with good background information as we drove to our destination. The rafting adventure was awesome! We did class 2-3 rapids in a raft with only us and our guide. A photographer paddled in a kayak near us and took photos. It was beautiful, fun and very exciting! The break for fresh fruit and the meal afterward were very nice.

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Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Feb 24, 2023

Thank you so muuch for this review Deb <3

It means a lot to me and the team to know that you had a memorable time!!

Keep living the Pura Vida lifestyle!

Veronica

Trip of a lifetime!
Costa Rica | Jan 18 - Jan 27, 2023

Darcy
Darcy M.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2023
We had an amazing trip! Costa Rica is a beautiful place with so much to see and do! From the places to visit, excursions and accommodations, all of Veronica's suggestions were great, and the entire trip ran like clockwork. It was wonderful to know everything was planned and taken care of, and just be able to enjoy the experience. The tour companies - Green World Adventures, Desafio Adventure Company, Monteverde Experts and Iguana Tours - and every guide - John, Gabriel, Kathy, Andrey,... Read more

We had an amazing trip! Costa Rica is a beautiful place with so much to see and do! From the places to visit, excursions and accommodations, all of Veronica's suggestions were great, and the entire trip ran like clockwork. It was wonderful to know everything was planned and taken care of, and just be able to enjoy the experience. The tour companies - Green World Adventures, Desafio Adventure Company, Monteverde Experts and Iguana Tours - and every guide - John, Gabriel, Kathy, Andrey, Tony, Diogenes and Allen - were fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. We would absolutely plan our next trip with KimKim!

Hotel Review
Parador Resort and Spa
Manuel Antonio

Our experience at the Parador was fantastic. The location is amazing with a stunning view of the pacific ocean. The staff was very friendly and ensured that we were comfortable throughout our stay. It is our new favourite resort!

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Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Feb 06, 2023

Darcy!

It was a pleasure for me to be part of this "Trip of a lifetime"

For me, reading this kind of review is everything<3

Thanks again for your trust!

...and please, keep sharing with everybody the PURA VIDA life style:)

Veronica

Costa Rica adventure in January 2023
Costa Rica | Jan 3 - Jan 18, 2023

JULIE
JULIE M.
Mount Prospect, IL | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2023
We visited Costa Rica from Jan 4-18. We started in Tortuguero and finished in Manuel Antonio. We spent 2 nights in 5 different locations and 3 nights in Tamarindo. For the most part that was a perfect amount of time. However I do wish we had 3 nights in Manuel Antonio and a better hotel location in Arenal. The Kim Kim team was always easy to contact. The tour guides they work with are very good especially Marco in Tortuguero and Charlie in Arenal. We appreciated the good food we ate... Read more

We visited Costa Rica from Jan 4-18. We started in Tortuguero and finished in Manuel Antonio. We spent 2 nights in 5 different locations and 3 nights in Tamarindo. For the most part that was a perfect amount of time. However I do wish we had 3 nights in Manuel Antonio and a better hotel location in Arenal. The Kim Kim team was always easy to contact. The tour guides they work with are very good especially Marco in Tortuguero and Charlie in Arenal. We appreciated the good food we ate for breakfast and the kind workers at the lodges. All were very helpful. Don’t hesitate working with Kim Kim.
We did buy trip insurance since the payment amount due was several month before departure.

Hotel Reviews
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto
San José
Authenticity & Character
Location
Near the airport
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Parador Resort and Spa
Manuel Antonio

Breath taking views! Beautiful Spanish style hotel, outdoor dining, breakfast buffet and hiking near by. We watched the monkeys and birds from our balcony on early mornings. It was just great. Also hiked down to the beach one afternoon. It’s a wonderful place to stay. Need a car or cab if you leave the premises.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Monteverde Costa Rica

Pretty hotel, nice swimming pool and hot tube. Nice walking trail on the premises. We throughly enjoyed the dinner and sax player in the restaurant. The restaurant staff is amazing. Creative food! Bed was comfortable and staff very accommodating.

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Staff
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Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Tamarindo

Beautiful hotel, excellent location, fantastic daily breakfast buffet.

Authenticity & Character
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On the beach!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Catarata Eco Lodge
San Carlos, Costa Rica

This hotel is not ideally located. If you want to go out you need to take a cab. Would prefer a hotel with the hot pools near by or at the hotel. Pay for this upgrade!

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Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
San José

Fine for one night stay when leaving on a trip. Helpful staff. Breakfast stared a bit late at 7am. We had to leave the hotel by 6:30am

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Azania Bungalows
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Friendly helpful staff, pretty surrounding with pool, good location. The room was very dark, poor lighting, fan did not work

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Close to the beach and restaurants
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pachira Lodge
Tortuguero

Awesome jungle experience. Rooms are spacious, nice pool and bar.

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Location
Staff
We we’ve confused about pick up time and the staff was very helpful with this
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Feb 06, 2023

Dear Julie and Joe,

Thank you so much for your trust and your review!

I hope you keep living your life full of adventure,!

Pura Vida!!!

Veronica

Christmas in Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Dec 25 - Dec 30, 2022

Ruth
Ruth M.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023
Pura Vida!
I recently had the pleasure of working with Veronica at Kim Kim Travel Agency to plan my 6 day family vacation to Costa Rica. Planning a vacation is never easy, but Kim Kim made the process incredibly easy for me. We communicated a lot via the website allowing me to get my questions answered easily.
During our five days, we had nothing to worry about. Transportation and activities were all taken care of. In Arenal we did the hot pools and took a beautiful hike around the...
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Pura Vida!
I recently had the pleasure of working with Veronica at Kim Kim Travel Agency to plan my 6 day family vacation to Costa Rica. Planning a vacation is never easy, but Kim Kim made the process incredibly easy for me. We communicated a lot via the website allowing me to get my questions answered easily.
During our five days, we had nothing to worry about. Transportation and activities were all taken care of. In Arenal we did the hot pools and took a beautiful hike around the volcano. We also took incredible photos of the stunning waterfall and got to swim around it . The hanging bridges were also amazing!
We moved on to Manuel Antonio where we went on a private catamaran, snorkeled and swam in the ocean. We went deep sea fishing and also explored the National Park. We saw monkeys, sloths, snakes and many other things native to Costa Rica. The beach and the sunset view was amazing!
I highly recommend Kim Kim, it made my life and trip so much easier!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel San Bada Resort & Spa
Manuel Antonio

The staff was amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Fortuna
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were great!
Activity Reviews
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Costa Rica
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling/Lunch included
Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling/Lunch included
Manuel Antonio
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano Hike
Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 12, 2023

Hello Ruth!
Thank you so much for this review!
Knowing that you had a memorable time makes me really happy!

Don't forget to share the Pura Vida Lifestyle!!

Veronica

Our trip was fantastic and memorable! All of ...
Costa Rica | Dec 21 - Dec 30, 2022

Radhika
Radhika R.
Herndon, VA | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2023
Our trip was fantastic and memorable! All of the logistics (with the exception of a few minor mishaps) were well planned and we were able to do all of our activities. Veronica was very attentive and helpful and met our every request. All accommodations (except Pueblo Dorado Surf Hotel which was ok) were fantastic and activities were amazing! The guides who led us in rafting canyoning hiking and zip lining were outstanding and experts who made us feel safe and comfortable. We loved Arenal... Read more

Our trip was fantastic and memorable! All of the logistics (with the exception of a few minor mishaps) were well planned and we were able to do all of our activities. Veronica was very attentive and helpful and met our every request. All accommodations (except Pueblo Dorado Surf Hotel which was ok) were fantastic and activities were amazing! The guides who led us in rafting canyoning hiking and zip lining were outstanding and experts who made us feel safe and comfortable. We loved Arenal Paraiso and El Establo and found both accommodations to be excellent. Pueblo Dorado was ok-not quite as nice and had some issues with ants in our room. However all people were very kind and helpful and respectful.
Veronica and team were available 24 hours a day for questions and answers and to provide help. I was nervous using a company to plan the trip and we were very happy with the outcome. Everyone was professional and kind and helpful. Our overall trip was unbelievable and we would recommend Kim Kim band use them again! Pura vida!!

Hotel Reviews
Pueblo Dorado Surf Hotel
Camino Principal, Tamarindo

Good location though a bit of a walk to main strip. People extremely helpful and friendly. Cleanliness good bit ants and lizards in room likely due to heat and older rooms with not updated windows. Great breakfast with Eat at Joes!!

Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto
San José
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa
La Fortuna
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Monteverde
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Surf Lessons at Tamarindo Beach
Surf Lessons at Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo
Quality of Experience
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Transport
Dry Forest Canopy Tour
Dry Forest Canopy Tour
Tamarindo

Canceled this tour due to duplication from prior tour

Sky Tram, and Sky Trek Zip Line
Sky Tram, and Sky Trek Zip Line
Monteverde
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Not very personable and just seemed in a rush to get us done due to shift change. Least engaging group of guides on trip.
Transport
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Costa Rica
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Traditional Cooking Class with Dinner
Traditional Cooking Class with Dinner
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Change menu away from items already eaten during trip like rice and beans - bring newer items and more diversity. Allow more hands on cooking and provide recipes and more time. Very short class and seemed rushed
Food
See above
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Canyoning in the Lost Canyon
Canyoning in the Lost Canyon
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Arenal Volcano Hike & Paradise Hot Springs & Meal
Arenal Volcano Hike & Paradise Hot Springs & Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
Costa Rica
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carlos was fantastic and very experienced! Kept us safe and was funny too!
Transport
Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Jan 12, 2023

Dear Radhika and Family!

Thank you so much for your words and your trust!
It was my pleasure to work with you in this family vacations!

Knowing that you had a memorable time makes me feel really happy!

Keep living the Pura Vida lifestyle!

Veronica

Dream honeymoon destination!
Costa Rica | Nov 19 - Nov 29, 2022

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Audrey I.
Shoreline, WA | Reviewed on Dec 04, 2022
When we chose Costa Rica as our honeymoon destination, we didn’t know that we would have the trip of a lifetime! From the first day to the last, Green World Adventures planned a fantastic trip for us! From a private rafting and bird watching tour to meeting people from different countries joining us on coffee and chocolate tour—each day unfolded into something special. Every hotel we stayed at was a great experience, and they all were generous in surprising us with honeymoon champagne and... Read more

When we chose Costa Rica as our honeymoon destination, we didn’t know that we would have the trip of a lifetime! From the first day to the last, Green World Adventures planned a fantastic trip for us! From a private rafting and bird watching tour to meeting people from different countries joining us on coffee and chocolate tour—each day unfolded into something special.

Every hotel we stayed at was a great experience, and they all were generous in surprising us with honeymoon champagne and chocolates. We want to visit again soon!

Hotel Reviews
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto
San José
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience
San Carlos, Alajuela
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Monteverde
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Parador Resort and Spa
Manuel Antonio
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio
Ocean Kayaking & Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
Costa Rica
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Río Celeste & Tenorio Volcano National Park Guided Rainforest Hike
Río Celeste & Tenorio Volcano National Park Guided Rainforest Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sloth & Bird Hike
Sloth & Bird Hike
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Walk Tour (Arenal Natura)
Night Walk Tour (Arenal Natura)
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano Hike & Tabacon Hot Springs & Meal
Arenal Volcano Hike & Tabacon Hot Springs & Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer San José to Arenal with Safari Float in Sarapiqui River.
Transfer San José to Arenal with Safari Float in Sarapiqui River.
San José
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Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Dec 08, 2022

Hi there Audrey!

Reading this review makes me feel so happy!!! Helping my travelers make memorable experiences is my goal.

Thank you for letting me be part of your Honeymoon!!

Don't forget to share the Pura Vida life Style with everyone!!

PURA VIDA!
Veronica

Great trip to CR!
Costa Rica | Nov 11 - Nov 22, 2022

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Dipankar G.
Tracy, CA | Reviewed on Nov 23, 2022
Veronica and her agency provided great service overall. Easy to work with, very responsive, considered our needs and desires and stayed within our budget. The ability to contact her “on the fly” was very reassuring and we utilized it more than once. This was our first experience using kimkim and this agency but definitely won’t be the last! Read more

Veronica and her agency provided great service overall. Easy to work with, very responsive, considered our needs and desires and stayed within our budget. The ability to contact her “on the fly” was very reassuring and we utilized it more than once. This was our first experience using kimkim and this agency but definitely won’t be the last!

Hotel Reviews
Parador Resort and Spa
Manuel Antonio

Location location location! The room was lovely as was the food. Great pools. Great staff. Spanish colonial grounds which were well done. The best part of all? Several monkey sightings including eight outside our door. Three sloths in a tree just hanging out. You get the idea.

Authenticity & Character
One thing I would add is the services seem un-advertised. We would have gone in a night walk had we known. We would have asked for the sushi menu if we knew there was one.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Monteverde
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs
Fortuna

Beautiful grounds, big room, great food and what a view of the volcano!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Liberia

Easy, convenient and close to the airport.

Authenticity & Character
Good upper mid range hotel for transit travelers with late arrivals or early departures
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Dec 02, 2022

Dear Gosh Family,

Thank you so much for trusting me with your family vacations!

It makes me so happy to read that you had a great experience! It was my pleasure to make out of this trip a memorable experience:)

Don't forget to share with everybody the PURA VIDA lifestyle!

Veronica

Press Family
Costa Rica | Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2022

Dianna
Dianna P.
Apopka, FL | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
We had the best time!! Veronica was amazing planning and replanning due to the hurricane…
She did everything so perfect!! Every guide we had was wonderful as well!! They all made us feel so welcome and they were so helpful! The hotels were breath taking too. We had such a great experience and can’t wait to go back!
Pura Vida! 😊
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We had the best time!! Veronica was amazing planning and replanning due to the hurricane…
She did everything so perfect!! Every guide we had was wonderful as well!! They all made us feel so welcome and they were so helpful! The hotels were breath taking too. We had such a great experience and can’t wait to go back!
Pura Vida! 😊

Hotel Review
Si Como No Resort & Wildlife Refuge
Manuel Antonio

This hotel was absolutely amazing! The view from our private balcony was breathtaking!!! The room was so beautiful and spacious. The grounds were so tropical and very well kept. All the workers were truly so welcoming and made sure we were having a great time!

Authenticity & Character
The room and grounds were stunning!!
Location
The view of the ocean
Staff
So happy, sweet, and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room and grounds were spotless
Activity Reviews
Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
Whitewater Rafting on the Pacuare River
Costa Rica

Wow, we were very impressed how organized they were with everything! They basically thought of it all! What a fun adventure we had! Our rafter guide on our boat was so knowledgeable of rafting, very helpful with my younger kids, and great personality!

Quality of Experience
Food
Wow, the women cooked us such a wonderful meal.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Everything was timed so perfectly
Chocolate Farm Visit & Workshop
Chocolate Farm Visit & Workshop
Arenal/La Fortuna

Our tour guide was so wonderful!! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and great with kids! We had a wonderful time with him educating us on chocolate!

Quality of Experience
Everything from start to finish
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Everyone was extremely friendly
Transport
They made it easy for us
Arenal Volcano Guided Walking Tour
Arenal Volcano Guided Walking Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

It was raining but that didn’t stop us from having a great time!! Our guide was so nice and so informative about the volcano. He looked out for our safety and was very helpful and had a great personality!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Costa Rica

We had our own private guide nicknamed “Rooster” He was the best!!! Brought an amazing camera with him to help us see all the wonderful animals, and he was so knowledgeable!!!! He helped us get beautiful pictures and made sure we had a great time!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling/Lunch included
Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling/Lunch included
Manuel Antonio

So much fun!!!! The staff on the boat (who is a family) we’re so fun!!! The food for lunch was amazing!!!

Quality of Experience
Fun and beautiful views, funny staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
So helpful and welcoming
Transport
Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Oct 25, 2022

Dianna,

Thank you so much for your trust and this review! It makes me so happy to read that you had a great experience!

It was my pleasure to make out of this trip a memorable experience:)

Don't forget to share with everybody the PURA VIDA lifestyle!

Veronica

Seamless Honeymoon from start to finish!
Costa Rica | Aug 20 - Sep 1, 2022

Lisa
Lisa C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 03, 2022
My husband and I had the most impeccably organized 13-day honeymoon planned by Veronica. She made sure we were able to do everything we wanted and everything was planned with love and top notch detail. Everything from transportation, local recommendations, and tours with knowledgeable and courteous organizations, made this trip truly unforgettable. We’ll never forget our memories of hiking through the Cloud Forest and rappelling down waterfalls near Arenal Volcano. Thank you Veronica and GWA... Read more

My husband and I had the most impeccably organized 13-day honeymoon planned by Veronica. She made sure we were able to do everything we wanted and everything was planned with love and top notch detail. Everything from transportation, local recommendations, and tours with knowledgeable and courteous organizations, made this trip truly unforgettable. We’ll never forget our memories of hiking through the Cloud Forest and rappelling down waterfalls near Arenal Volcano. Thank you Veronica and GWA for making our honeymoon the trip of a lifetime and showing us the true Costa Rican experience. Pura Vida!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Koora at Monteverde
Monteverde

Beautiful and rustic. Come for the hotel and stay for the service!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Kenneth at the front desk was amazing!
Cleanliness & Comfort
W Costa Rica - Reserva Conchal
Guanacaste

Had so much fun at this hotel! Lovely restaurants and staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens
Fortuna

Incredible luxury hotel perfect for a honeymoon.

Authenticity & Character
Attention to detail was amazing
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Sep 07, 2022

Lissa and Charlie!

Reading this review makes me feel so happy!!! Helping my travelers make memorable experiences is my goal. I know you will remember this vacation forever<3

Thank you for letting me be part of your so-awaited honeymoon planning and execution!

I wish you a happy life and don't forget to share the Pura Vida life Style!!

Veronica

Perhaps the best vacation we've ever had!!!
Costa Rica | Aug 20 - Aug 27, 2022

Blair
Blair H.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022
We had the BEST time visiting Costa Rica thanks to KimKim.com! I highly recommend this country and the experience it has to offer. Not only is the country lush and beautiful, the people are so hospitable and genuinely seem to appreciate your visit. In fact the local tour company that KimKim.com arranged greeted us with a note thanking us to contributing to the social-economic involvement of their local communities and said that we were all making our world a better place. You truly notice the... Read more

We had the BEST time visiting Costa Rica thanks to KimKim.com! I highly recommend this country and the experience it has to offer. Not only is the country lush and beautiful, the people are so hospitable and genuinely seem to appreciate your visit. In fact the local tour company that KimKim.com arranged greeted us with a note thanking us to contributing to the social-economic involvement of their local communities and said that we were all making our world a better place. You truly notice the local sense of community they share. And the people of Costa Rica make good/right decisions that avoid the kind of exploitation you see in much of the world. (For example, if a baby sloth falls from its momma, you won’t find tourists holding it, passing it around and taking photos for money. Instead, one wildlife specialist is assigned to raise the baby. This person is the only one allowed to interact with it and it will eventually be reintegrated into the forest ecosystem.) There are so many thrilling things to do in this country. In the short amount of time we were there, KimKim.com arranged for us to go white water rafting (Balsa River), zip lining (Sky Adventures Zip Lines), embark on a catamaran tour with snorkeling, take a guided hike to La Fortuna Waterfall (excellent guide, wish I could remember his name), and take another guided hike/tour through Manual Antonio National Park spotting animals, reptiles, and insects along the way (special thanks to our amazing guide Andrey Obando). My daughter wanted me to add that the local food was yummy - healthy and flavorful. We used KimKim.com to book our trip and they orchestrated everything through the local Costa Rica tour company Greenworld Adventures. KimKim.com assigned a local planner (Veronica - who was excellent!) and they were in touch with us through Whatsapp during the trip. We had every activity and transfer planned and did not have to worry about a single thing. It was like having a vacation concierge. Specifically the hotels we stayed in included the Grand de Oro Hotel in San Jose (first night only when we arrived late), Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa in Arenal/La Fortuna for three nights, and Los Altos Resort Private Reserve and Beach in Manuel Antonio for three nights. It was a vacation of a lifetime exceeding our expectations with so amazing memories. I cannot recommend KimKim.com enough.

Hotel Reviews
Grano de Oro Hotel
San José

Very quirky and interesting hotel. We only stayed one night and used them because we arrived late in San Jose and were transferring early the next morning. I only wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy it more.

Authenticity & Character
One of the more original hotels I've ever seen. Very unique.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Los Altos Resort
Manuel Antonio

Great location. Lovely pool area. The rooms were enormous! It was like having our own apartment. I think our room may have even had more square footage than our own house.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Fortuna

Simply beautiful. This is an elegant hotel. The hot spring fed pools were amazing. The restaurants were delicious. The views and location could not be beat.

Authenticity & Character
Very simple and zen like. Lovely taste.
Location
View of the volcano!
Staff
So polite and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfection.
Activity Reviews
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio

So much nature. Animals, reptiles, insects... I thought this was just a hike but it was more like living a real life national geographic expedition. My 10 year old daughter had her mind blown and literally came home and made her own documentary about how amazing this tour was. Special thanks to Andrey Obando who I think is the best guide there is. He made a special effort to connect to our daughter and she was just thrilled (as were we) with the whole experience. You also end up at one of the most beautiful beaches around.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Andrey Obando was our favorite guide of our entire trip (which is saying a lot because they were all great).
Transport
Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling/Lunch included
Catamaran Cruise & Snorkeling/Lunch included
Manuel Antonio

It was POURING down rain when we woke up for this tour, but we pressed on and so glad we did. The lead crew member ensured us we'd have a great time and the conditions were safe and he was not wrong! They made a big effort to make sure we also saw humpback whales.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
You could tell the crew member on the ship in charge of taking care of the guest was making a huge effort to ensure everyone had a great time.
Transport
Sky Adventures Zip Lines
Sky Adventures Zip Lines
Arenal/La Fortuna

Far more than I expected! I thought zip lining in Costa Rica would be cliche (because everyone does it) but it was well worth it. Very high and long lines. Totally thrilling. We'd never done anything like it. I'm mildly scared of heights so had to conquer my fear a little, but doing so was invigorating.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hiking Tour
La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hiking Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna

This was maybe the highlight of our trip. It just so happened we had a massive rain storm during our hike which made the water fall all the more thrilling. We got to see a second water fall form. Our guide said he'd never been there at that exact moment and you could tell just how excited he was too!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I wish I could remember our particular guide's name because he was a gem.
Transport
Transfer San José to Arenal with Rafting on the Balsa River en Route (Class II & III)
Transfer San José to Arenal with Rafting on the Balsa River en Route (Class II & III)
Costa Rica

The guides were amazing! We had a thrilling time. We did this river with our 10 year old daughter who'd never been before. They took us to an appropriate stretch of river for her age. The rapids were thrilling but age appropriate for her. This was an amazing way to travel from one destination to another.

Quality of Experience
So glad we did it!
Food
Very authentic local Costa Rica cuisine and delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The people make it! All our guides from the shuttle driver to the river guides were wonderful.
Transport
Local specialist: Veronica Medina
Veronica
Veronica Medina
Local specialist in Costa Rica | Replied on Sep 02, 2022

Dear Blair,

Reading this review and looking at the pictures makes me feel so happy and fulfilled!! Thank you so much for your words, thank you for choosing Costa Rica as your destination and Green World Adventures as your Touroperator!!

Do not forget to share with everyone the "Pura Vida" lifestyle🤙🏻🇨🇷

Veronica - Green World Adventures