Wonderful trip to Costa Rica
Costa Rica | Feb 7 - Feb 15, 2024

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Laura D.
Loudon, TN | Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

First of all, Olman was wonderful. The planning of the trip was so easy and the hotels he chose were awesome. Our questions were answered quickly and helpful. We would never have had such a great trip if not for Olman's insight to Costa Rica.

Hotel Reviews
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
San José

For a one night stay is was good. Room was clean and roomy, and had a great view of the city.

Authenticity & Character
Location
To begin a trip around Costa Rica's center and Pacific side, it is a great starting point.
Staff
When we had a question at checkout, the gentleman at the desk was so helpful in checking our pickup in Spanish for us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Lomas del Volcán
Fortuna

What a beautiful hotel with individual cottages. Your own private world :)

Authenticity & Character
Location
The hotel was away from town so quiet ........ but it was too far to walk.
Staff
From the reception staff to the breakfast staff so very pleasant :)
Cleanliness & Comfort
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens
Monteverde

This hotel made you feel you were right in the forest with all the birds. Very quiet and easy to walk to Monteverde.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great location from downtown Monteverde. An easy walk :)
Staff
All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Mariposa Hotel
Manuel Antonio

This hotel had the most beautiful views of the ocean.

Authenticity & Character
This is a twofold answer. It has a lot of character because it is older..... but that is also why we did not give it a 5 star. Just needs a little updating in the bathrooms.
Location
Staff
We wish we had gotten his name, but the gentleman who was at the reception was wonderful. Has been at the hotel for years, and his knowledge of everything was great :)
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde
Night Excursion at the Wildlife Refuge in Monteverde
Monteverde

First of all the guide was great, but because it was so hot and humid the experience was not the best for us. And for a straight walk, there were a few high steps and short hills to maneuver. Being in February we were told it might be cool...... but that was not the situation.

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

We had a wonderful guide (sorry we forgot his name). You could tell he loved his job.

Quality of Experience
Our guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano Extreme Zipline
Arenal Volcano Extreme Zipline
Arenal/La Fortuna

It was a lot of fun, but wished I had added the one with the superman canopy.

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

Our guide was wonderful but the day was hot and no clouds, so the experience was not perfect. No one's fault except mother nature.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide was great.
Transport
Catamaran Adventure with Snorkeling - Ocean King
Catamaran Adventure with Snorkeling - Ocean King
Manuel Antonio

This was a plus after spending some days in hot weather (February is not cool in Costa Rica), at least for us it wasn't.

Quality of Experience
Food
Everything
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff were a lot of fun and the music was great.
Transport
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Costa Rica

First off our guide was great (wish we wrote his name down). This was a nice hike as all the trails were flat and easy to walk. It is a wonder how the guide was able to find location of critters in the trees.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Local specialist: Olman Romero
Olman
Olman Romero
Local specialist in San Jose, Costa Rica | Replied on Feb 16, 2024

Hello Laura,

What a great holiday!
I want to thank you for your review, I am so happy to know every tour and hotel offered a great experience.

Pura Vida,
Olman