First trip to Costa Rica and first kimkim trip
Costa Rica | Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2025

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Jennifer B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

This was our first trip to Costa Rica and we only had a week- so tried to hit 3 of the major areas based on an already suggested route by the kimkim team. Worked out great! Really got a feel for the country and what we would do more of on the next trip. So glad I went with the local drivers instead of trying to rent a car. For the time we had, we surely would have lost time finding our way and the roads were quite rough in some areas. It was great to have a local driver who knew the roads and where to go - much less stressful than driving. All our drivers and guides were great. Manuel Antonio park and area was definitely a favorite due to sloths, beaches and beautiful views.

Hotel Review
Hotel La Mariposa
Manuel Antonio

Great views and services.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure
TreeTram, Hanging Bridges & Zipline Adventure
Monteverde

Great overall experience at the park - bridge guide was very knowledgeable and zipline team made everyone feel comfortable and safe.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio National Park Nature Hike
Manuel Antonio
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Arenal Volcano Hike & Paradise Hot Springs Experience with Meal
Arenal Volcano Hike & Paradise Hot Springs Experience with Meal
Arenal/La Fortuna

Hike was good - guide was knowledgeable and interesting. We had a partly day but views were still nice. Hot springs were ok - better pools than our hotel; but would do something else next time as most hotels have something similar.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Walk
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Walk
Monteverde

This walk is very dependent on what you see. The night we went was not super interesting - bugs and a couple birds.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adam Gomez