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An unforgettable experience
Costa Rica | Nov 20 - Dec 4, 2022

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Nathalie B.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2022

Thanks to Olman, our visit to Costa Rica was truly exceptional. Everything was perfectly organized, the choice of hotels was spot on, the planning was smooth, and we got to experience all the wonders that this incredible country has to offer. We'll use Kimkim for other trips in the future for sure!

Hotel Reviews
Autentico Hotel
San Jose

An overall friendly, pleasant little hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Nice but not unique.
Location
The location is convenient but not spectacular.
Staff
Super friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect for a stopover.
Monteverde Country Lodge
Monteverde

This hotel feels like a mountain cabin.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not central but very accessible.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Villa Lapas Rainforest Eco-Resort
Tárcoles

A resort-like hotel that is not very welcoming.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like a series of rooms for summer camp.
Location
Staff
Overwhelmed by the number of guests, busy and not very helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Plaza Yara
Puntarenas

A unique small hotel with tons of character.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Drake Bay Wilderness Resort
Drake

The perfect place to disconnect from the world but still feel very comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Hilton Garden Inn, La Sabana
San jose

A typical chain hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Noah's Forest by Tifakara
La Fortuna

A new, trendy hotel that feels like a resort. A tad expensive.

Authenticity & Character
Very crips and shiny, super green, but a bit too shiny and slick. Doesn't feel very authentic, more like a luxury resort.
Location
Once you know how to get there, it's not too isolated but not crowded either.
Staff
Friendly, helpful, very professional.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable and well maintained.
Activity Reviews
Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968
Guided Hike in Arenal Volcano Park 1968
Arenal/La Fortuna

The hike in itself is amazing but the whole group moves fast and doesn't allow much time to enjoy all there's to see and experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Monteverde Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining
Monteverde Hanging Bridges & Zip Lining
Monteverde

An experience that should be thrilling but with many people on site, there's a lot of queuing and every zip line is super fast-paced. No time to enjoy the scenery.

Quality of Experience
Zip lines are a fun adventure, but they shouldn't be done so quick that you don't even have time to enjoy them.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jungle Crocodile Safari
Jungle Crocodile Safari
Costa Rica

Super thrilling experience with a great, knowledgeable guide.

Quality of Experience
Food
There was no information on site that lunch was supposed to be included.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Dec 07, 2022

Hello Nathalie,

Thanks for your review.
I am so happy to know you had a terrific time in Costa Rica.

It was my pleasure to plan a great itinerary for your family.
Let's hope this is not the last time you visit my country!

Pura Vida,
Olman

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