Wonderful trip
Costa Rica | Dec 8 - Dec 16, 2022

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Susan C.
The Villages, FL | Reviewed on Dec 17, 2022

All of the guides and van drivers were excellent. All of the hotels were clean and well appointed.

Hotel Reviews
Montaña de Fuego Resort & Spa
La Fortuna

The views from this hotel were amazing. The room was well appointed and very clean. Staff were very welcoming.

Authenticity & Character
The view of the volcano.
Location
Close to Arenal area.
Staff
All of the staff made sure you had a comfortable stay.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Love the front porch overlooking the volcano and the back balcony overlooking the mountains.
Autentico Hotel
San Jose
Authenticity & Character
Location
I wish the location of the hotel was not in such a busy part of San Jose.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las Caletas Lodge
Puntarenas

The location of the hotel had amazing views of the ocean; however, to reach the hotel you had to take a boat. There is no dock so the staff had to hold the boat in the surf so that you could climb out of the boat into the water. For older people this is a real challenge.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful views of the ocean
Staff
Daniel went over and beyond to cater to our every wants. He is such a professional, warm and caring person. Lucky to have him as a staff member.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was at the very top of the mountain location which meant we had to climb about 60 stairs to get up to our room. Also, the bathroom was located on the first floor and the beds on the second floor. There is a spiral staircase leading up to the bedrooms which makes it extremely dangerous going to the bathroom in the middle of the night because if you leave the light on for the staircase it shines directly into the bedroom. Therefore, we had to feel our way down to the bathroom at night which was trickly on a spiral staircase no less!
Karahé Beach Hotel
Manuel Antonio

Loved that this hotel was right on the beach. I wish we had stayed here longer than one night.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The beach was so close
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Traditional Cooking Class with Dinner
Traditional Cooking Class with Dinner
Arenal/La Fortuna

Priscilla and her husband are excellent hosts. She is an amazing cook and the dinner was wonderful! Loved being in someone's home to enjoy the full culture of Costa Rica.

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

I wish the hot springs had been better. The locker rooms were very small and a bit run down. The hot spring was quite small as well. We had dinner at the springs which was a buffet. It really was not up to par.

Quality of Experience
Another hot springs that was not so rundown.
Food
The buffet lacked variety.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking tour to Corcovado National Park in Sirena Station
Walking tour to Corcovado National Park in Sirena Station
Costa Rica

Our guide, Juan, was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He found all kinds of animals and birds that I could never have seen without his expertise.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk
Arenal/La Fortuna

Our tour guide was very friendly and well versed in the area. A couple of people in our group were afraid of heights and he so patient in helping them overcome their fears of the swinging bridges.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Snorkeling at Isla del Caño Biological Reserve
Snorkeling at Isla del Caño Biological Reserve
Drake Bay

Kendall, our guide, was amazing. It was the best snorkeling experience I have ever had. I am extremely uncomfortable in deep water and Kendall made sure I felt safe with him. We saw some beautiful fish , turtles and stingrays and Kendall dove down and took amazing photos .

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Diego Rivera
Diego
Diego Rivera
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Dec 19, 2022

Hello Susan, I really appreciate your comments. I really enjoyed preparing this travel experience for you. Keep alive the Pura Vida Spirit!