CostaRica.org Reviews

We used My Costa Rica to set up our vacation to CR in April/ May 2022. I specifically worked with Lorraine (Lorena). Each and every hotel experience and outing was so perfect! When we first got to San Jose, I posted to my daughters that the Hotel Grano de Oro was perhaps one of the loveliest hotels I had been to because of the beautiful courtyards right outside our room and the beautiful woodwork and tile work that was throughout. Then we proceeded on to Hotel AguasClaras near Puerto Viejo and I loved it! The simplicity of our cottage with the outdoor shower and seating area was so perfect to enjoy the sounds of the animals in the beautifully maintained grounds! All of the wildlife around us all the time was amazing and we loved it there. However we then traveled to Peace Lodge up near Poas Volcano and I was even further enchanted. The mountains with the shrouded tops, the clouds that would roll in made it so peaceful and quiet and yet the birds in the area were immense. The hike to the La Paz waterfalls was beyond beautiful and the falls were my favorite part of that stay. The room was so cozy and inviting with the warmth of the fireplace. The bathtub was like a small pool and you could simply soak and relax forever but who would want that when right out on the balcony was the amazing jacuzzi where you could just peacefully enjoy the glorious mountains and listen to the sounds of the rainforest along with all the birds! What a wonderful experience and so relaxing :) We hated to leave but then again, we arrived at Arena del Mar at the base of Manuel Antonio Park on the pacific coast, and oh my! The suite we had was grand! The huge wrap aound patio with glass walls that allowed you the full beauty of the rain forest and mountains on one side and the pacific ocean and beach displayed in all its glory right in front of us, along with yet again another jacuzzi!!! Here we found the more colorful birds like toucans and macaws along with crashing rhythmic waves cascading one after another on the beach! We were totally spoiled by the staff and I felt like they knew us all of our lives, never once forgetting to call us by our names! The food was exquisite at all of the restaurants. The ambience was so perfect and inviting!! There simply was not one single feature that stood out more than another. Each location was exactly what we wanted (and had requested at the start of our vacation planning with My Costa Rica) to experience for a good impression of what Costa Rica is all about!! All arrangements for transportation were smooth and hassle free, we needed transportation to and from San Jose, Limon, Puerto Viejo, Poas, and Manuel Antonio. Getting from San Jose to the Caribbean side then back to the central mountains/ rain forest and then over to the Pacific coast before our final return to San Jose was seamless! We didnt have to worry about a thing as all details were covered. We also did a few excursions that Lorraine set up for us. They were exactly what we wanted and were done so that we were not overwhelmed with outings but not sitting bored in our hotel either!! The Caribbean coast, the volcano and rain forest and falls of the central region and the grandness of the Pacific Coast along with the rainforest and mountains that came right to the beach. Perfection!! I wish you all well and thank you so much for arranging the ultimate perfect vacation to Costa Rica for us. Pura Vida!! Laurie and Branden

My Costa Rica helped me plan the perfect trip for my family of 5 in March 2022. Every detail was perfect, including the weather! We stayed 3 nights in Arenal Volcano area (Lost Iguana) and 4 nights at Playa Tamarindo area ( Cala Luna). Both resorts were top notch and had spectacular breakfast buffets. We were very active on our vacation, and had excursions planned each day. While in the Arenal volcano area, we did zip lining (wow- what a thrill!), did a twilight guided hike at Mistico Hanging Gardens and saw quite a few animals, including a sloth and an eyelash pit viper; and we did a hike at Tenorio Volcano/Rio Celeste- incredible blue river and scenery! The morning before we left Arenal, we did a coffee and chocolate tour- this tour surpassed our expectations! We were able to make our own chocolate bar, taste different coffees, see the plants and seeds in their various stages, and also see a few sloths during the tour! We did an incredible white water rafting tour, and the guides were excellent. When we were not paddling fiercely through the rapids, they would point out various wildlife like howler monkeys and birds. We took a sunset cruise on a Catamaran, and there was a stop to snorkel. We really enjoyed snorkeling- who knew you could swim/snorkel in the Pacific Ocean for over 45 minutes and not be cold! The ocean was mesmerizing to watch, and so nice to swim in, as it was so warm. We walked to the beach every morning and every evening from our resort.
My favorite part about our trip was that every single transport was on time, and each excursion was exactly what I was expecting (or better!). There were no last minute surprises, delays, or cancellations. I never had to worry about anything- My Costa Rica had everything expertly planned! Costa Rica is a beautiful country, and we can't wait to visit again! Pura Vida!

My Costa Rica developed a 12-day, 11-night birding trip to Costa Rica for myself and 9 other folks. Working with My Costa Rica was easy and they were willing to go through several iterations of the itinerary before we settled on one with locations and costs that fit the birding goals of the trip. It was an absolutely wonderful trip and was very reasonably priced. We visited 4 locales: Sarapiqui, Arenal, Jaco, and San Gerado de Dota where we saw more than 220 species of birds including Quetzals at San Gerado. At each locale, we had local guides who were excellent at finding, pointing out, and identifying birds on our hikes. In addition, Abel, our guide/driver, took us to other locales where he knew we could see additional birds. He even stopped at local fruit, vegetable, and honey stands where we learned about some of these products and their culinary uses. I would not hesitate to use My Costa Rica for any customized trip to this beautiful country.

This company was incredible to work with. Jason knows all the best things to do in Costa Rica. He customized our trip to meet our expectations and activity levels. Lorena made herself available 24/7 making sure our trip was flawless! I feel like we truly made the BEST of every moment we were there! If your going to Costa Rica I STRONGLY recommend using this company!

I would absolutely recommend and use My Costa Rica again! Our family of four took a trip that they arranged for us, and it was one we will never forget. They were very patient in working with us to adjust our proposed itinerary multiple times to make sure we were 100% satisfied with the plan. And then they checked in on us while we were there, and even helped us change a couple of things after we wanted to add an event and needed some advice on another issue. They were friendly and followed up afterwards to be sure we were happy with everything as well. Their prices were lower than the other quotes we got, and all of the accommodations, excursions, and food were superb! This is definitely the agency to go with if you are planning a trip to Costa Rica.

Very easy to customize the itinerary we wanted. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to. Staff was communicative throughout the whole trip, despite our lack of responses due to no signal.
Agency made it very easy for us to visit Costa Rica, especially for our first time. Without speaking Spanish well, finding transportation in between cities would have been difficult. All the tours and activities that we signed up for were also great! Hotels were also exactly what we requested.

CostaRica.org planned and managed an absolutely excellent 23 day tour of costa Rica. They know Costa Rica, have years of experience and are focused on providing the best possible customer experience. We have already recommended Jason and Lorena to friends and family members.

Last fall we started planning for a FEB 2022 trip to Costa Rica. For the most part, our interest searches for Costa Rica and adventure were pretty much the same until we came across MyCosta Rica.org. Their website had the best content that provided an overview of the various regions in Costa Rica, the best activities for that region and a detailed lodging list. During our research, I didn't find a better Costa Rica travel website and in general, it's one of the best travel websites I've seen. The website also provides a variety of sample itineraries to help define what you would like to do. With that in mind, we reached out to Jason (My Costa Rica) and his team to discuss our requirements, budget, ask questions and put together a tentative trip. Jason and his team put together a trip that exceeded expectations. Their inside knowledge of Costa Rica, the properties they recommend and activities in the regions where we traveled again exceeded expectations. Their support didn't stop after we paid. We had a dedicated concierge, Lorraine, who was instantly available via WhatsApp to support us in country. We also had a rep from My Costa Rica greet us at the airport, took us to our San Jose Hotel and reviewed all of our travel arrangements. Essentially, all we had to do was show up and enjoy all things Costa Rica which we loved.

I just came back from Costa Rica! It was truly amazing and I totally get Pura Vida...It is easier to watch my experiences: The Arenal area:
https://youtu.be/r_xg700UZPI Arenal Mundo Aventura: Canopy Adventure Combo Ziplining and Rappeling: https://youtu.be/TdY5yAKPZyk Manuel Antonio area: https://youtu.be/PxyIptQls64 Before arriving we worked with Jason who was able to patiently figure out our dream trip and helped fit all of what we wanted in our budget. then Lorena stepped in and organized everything for us, we didn't have to do anything! Even our covid test was scheduled and the lab technician came right to our hotel room.
We started out right from the airport with such a great welcome with Maureen welcoming us and Maurizio, the driver. All the drivers were hospitable and thoughtful! Los Lagos was amazing!! We loved that there was a front and back porch, afternoons we would enjoy the volcano view and mornings we would wake up to see the sun rise on the other porch. The breakfasts were delicious, the hot springs were amazing and unique, the kids loved the slides, the landscape was beautiful. We had so many activities between the ziplining/rappeling and horseback riding and we went to the Fortuna Waterfall and had the white water rafting trip and wanted to go into town...All were so much fun and we greatly appreciated the ease of everything, we just had to be ready at the times mycostarica.org organized for us and they took us. We had dinner at a place Maurizio recommended and enjoyed and then had ice cream as we walked through town and bought souvenirs. In between activities we were able to walk through the area with Butterflies, ants, ducks, frogs and turtles at Los Lagos and that was nice in addition to the hot springs and other activities there. We were able to see sloths as well, the shuttle driver pointed one out and another guest pointed out another. We took a walk up to the look out point and saw a tree full of toucans. On our way to and from we saw a total of 3 red macaws...we were already filled with beauty and loving Costa Rica pura vida!! The people here were amazing! The driver from Arenal to Quepos was super nice and let us stop or not stop so we could stretch and eat at our discretion which was great. He stopped at a place with crocodiles which we all enjoyed and for great photo opportunities! When we got to Costa Verde the person taking us to our room right away pointed out a monkey which was so exciting for us...and that feeling only continued as we stayed here. We had dinner at El Avion and on way home saw 2 sloths, the next day a flock of toucans greeted us on our balcony, we then enjoyed Manuel antonio, the monkeys and the beaches there. The next day we saw a new group of monkeys and they all came up so close which was very exciting. We did a Catamaran trip which was a great option for us to relax yet be active, great for the kids and adults. Each morning we woke up to the Howler monkeys and loved feeling like we got the full experience of living in nature. I wouldn't be able to say which place I liked better bc they were both unique and had such different appeals that were new to us and really made us feel excited... They both had great views and walking options throughout the properties that were cool. Los Lagos seemed more beautiful with landscaping but Costa Verde seemed more beautiful in a natural way... Knowing everything was planned and we could call or email if we were stuck or unsure was reassuring, I thought I left my GoPro either at the first hotel or in the van to Quepos so I reached out to Lorena and they called the hotel and the driver and then got back to me, of course I found it later in my stuff and felt terrible for making them look. I greatly appreciated it even at the time. I hope to go back soon!

From start to finish this has been an amazing, carefree experience. When I first discussed what I was looking for with Jason, he came back with a wonderful agenda that got me excited to take my two teenaged daughters on this trip. The trip itself exceeded all expectations. The drivers were wonderful and reliable. The resorts and activities were a great combination of exciting and educational. We just adored our time and didn't want it to end. The best part was not worrying about a thing in such a spectacular place. I plan on using this company again in the future and I could have them plan every trip going forward, I would!