Unique Costa Rica: Wonders of the Caribbean, Volcano & Pacific Coast
Costa Rica | Feb 7 - Feb 15, 2024

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Steve S.
Loudon, TN | Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Hotel Reviews
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
San José
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Lomas del Volcán
Fortuna

A little off the beaten path but the accomodations were great. Individual bungalows and vegetation gave you a tropical feel. Breakfast buffet was superb.

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Monteverde Lodge & Gardens
Monteverde

Excellent location, super convenient to walk into town for meals and shopping. Nice restaurant but limited dining options.

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Wonderful sunset views from our balcony.
La Mariposa Hotel
Manuel Antonio

One of the older hotels we stayed at but the room and view of the ocean as well as the sunrise and sunset were the crowning touch of our stay.

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Activity Reviews
Arenal Guided Hanging Bridges
Arenal Guided Hanging Bridges
Arenal/La Fortuna

The guide we had was truely amazing. His breadth of knowledge and the ability to spot wildlife made for a memorable experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Hike
Monteverde

Our guide was super knowedgable about the flora and animals. His ability to spot the animals was incredible. He took time to snap photos for everyone through his spotting scope. This made for some memorable photos.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano Extreme Zipline
Arenal Volcano Extreme Zipline
Arenal/La Fortuna

First time ziplining so I have nothing to copmare this to. Did 7 lines with each one being different enough to not be boring.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Catamaran Adventure with Snorkeling - Ocean King
Catamaran Adventure with Snorkeling - Ocean King
Manuel Antonio

While this excursion was on the largest catamaran it was less than half full.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde
Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde
Monteverde

I was surprised when the wildlife refuge turned out to be in a neighborhood. A lot of people in a small space crowding to see the nightlife. Terrain was rustic to be sure and some of the steps were very uneven.

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

The knowledge of our guide and his ability to spot animals, vegetation and insight into the park made this a memorableexperience.

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Local specialist: Olman Romero