Costa Rica testimonials

Some independent feedback on our
trips from past travellers over the years
All countries
   
Costa Rica trip, Christophe Chaillet (from UK) - April 8, 2013

Hola Mauricio, 

Ha sido un viaje muy interesante y agradable. Por supuesto nos encantó la naturaleza y la dedicación de Costa Rica y de los Costarricenses a proteger su patrimonio excepcional. Es una confirmación de lo que se busca en un viaje a Costa Rica. 

Lo que más destacaría es la amabilidad de la gente, siempre dispuestos a hablar, a ayudar, a dar consejos sin espíritu de engañar o aprovecharse. Por ejemplo, nos enseñaron algunos sitios escondidos muy preciosos: ríos de agua caliente, acceso a saltos en agua impresionantes, algunos caminos públicos, gente apasionada (cerca de Tenorio) que comunica su pasión de su país, de la fauna y de la naturaleza (ha costado solo 10$ y pasamos las 4 horas más interesantes e instructivas del viaje).

Los precios de los parques y de las actividades organizadas nos han parecido muy caras. En Europa (Francia, España, Alemania ….), hay miles y miles de kilómetros de senderos, miles de km de carriles bici muy bien mantenidos (con balisas, tracks …) que son gratuitos y de acceso público ; las visitas de los sitios más famosos no son tan caros (Alhambra, chateaux de la Loire, museos ….) aunque necesitan mucho más mantenimiento. 

En cuanto a su servicio (Latin Discover), estupendo y muy bien organizado. Entregar y devolver el coche/carro al hotel es un + que apreciamos mucho. Los precios que nos conseguiste eran muy correctos (competitivos), los coches en muy buen estado, el servicio muy profesional y puntual. Todo bien. Los carros eran poco potentes pero da igual, no veníamos a Costa Rica para hacer una carrera, era perfecto para un viaje turístico y nos han permitido llegar a algunos sitios de acceso bastante difícil (camino a Villas Altura en Dominical por ejemplo). 

Gracias. Saludos cordiales 

Christophe

Costa Rica trip, Seth Swallow (from USA) - November 30, 2012

Hola Mauricio!

Sterling job as always!!!!!!!

It has been a pleasure working with you for almost ten years now in our second home Costa Rica.

Costa Rica trip, Kevin Mullins (from USA) - September 27, 2012

Mauricio,

I just wanted to send you a quick note and let you know everything was perfect thank you very much. I will definitely get in touch with you on my next trip to Costa Rica.

Sincerely
Kevin M

Costa Rica trip, Imran Kanji (from India) - August 28, 2012
Sandra,

Everything was great!! Thanks!

Imran Kanji
Costa Rica trip, Sergi Trilles Chillida (from Spain) - August 27, 2012
Queridisimo Mauricio!!!!

Primero muchas gracias por tu bonito detalle!  Ya eres un amigo para nosotros. Los chicos están locos con el viaje que les hiciste a Costa Rica, no paran de hablar y hablar y explicar.

Nnos han enseñado las fotos y son espectaculares. La selva como dicen ellos les encanto, las múltiples actividades, los hoteles, TODOOOOOOOOO, hasta el coche!!!

Están encantados contigo MUCHAS GRACIAS POR CUIDARLOS TANTO!!!!!, luego se fueron a Miami que tenían un amigo allí y no les gusto nada!!

Quiero que sepas que aquí tienes unos amigos que te aprecian un montón!!!   

Un beso de corazón y hasta muy pronto!!!!

Núria Chillida
Barcelona  (Spain)
Costa Rica trip, Johanna Berritt (from USA) - August 20, 2012
Hi Mauricio, 

We had a great trip and thank you so much for the gift and for organizing the birthday cake for Jack - it was lovely!  The trip worked out really well.  Thanks for all your help - we loved your country and hope to return!

Joanna
Costa Rica trip, Sergi Trilles Chillida (from Spain) - August 15, 2012

Mauricio;

Muchas gracias!, nos has servido de gran ayuda por todo. Nos lo hemos pasado muy bien, hemos podido disfrutar de todas las partes de Costa Rica y lo bueno, que todos estamos muy contentos, espero volver algun dia y seguir en contacto, un abrazo y pura vida!

Costa Rica trip, Pat Norman (from Canada) - May 8, 2012

Alan,
We had a great vacation. It was rushed to fit so much in to one week so there were no sleep ins; but that is the kind of vacation we enjoy. Saw lots of birds and enjoyed a variety of weather and geography.

We would definitely contact you regarding future vacation plans to Latin America. There was one glitch regarding transfer back to San Jose but it was resolved within one hour and we probably got back to San Jose faster than had we taken the original van. We were impressed with the speed and attention given us to resolve the issue. We were very satisfied with our trip and your arrangements. If I had to take this trip again I would extend it for a few more days as we would have like to spend more time at Arenal and in the cloudforests area around Monteverde.

Pat Norman (Canada)

Costa Rica trip, Merle Hodgkinson (from USA) - April 8, 2012

We have used Mauricio at Latin Discover for 2 trips so far . Last year was 3 weeks in Peru and  this spring 11/2 weeks in Coast Rica . Both trips were very well organized and arranged .

We seen what we wanted to do and also what Mauricio suggested . It all worked out perfect!!

Thanks again Mauricio

Merle

Costa Rica trip, Victoria Luckas (from Spain) - January 17, 2012

Buenos dias Mauricio, 

Acabo de hablar con mis clientes, los Sumarroca, y están muy contentos de todo el viaje a Costa Rica. Los hoteles, actividades, la persona que coordinaba es una señora  muy buena.

Gracias por todo!
Victoria Luckas
Ferrer & Saret
Travel Advisors Paris 207 - 08008
Barcelona  (Spain)

Costa Rica trip, Jim Abbott (from USA) - April 15, 2011

Sandra,

Everything went well. Kate actually extended her stay for 9 more days and got another car, she ended up staying for two months!

Thank you for all your help. We have enjoyed your service for 10 years and have always been happy. We will be contacting you per usual next year for our visit.

Pura Vida!
Kate and Jim

Costa Rica trip, Laurie Allin (from USA) - April 13, 2011
Thank you Mauricio!!!

We had a wonderful time. It’s been very difficult come back home after a womderful trip to Costa Rica. You did a fantastic job there were no problems with any of our reservations everything went very, very smoothly (if only all our vacations had been so easy!) .

We absolutely loved the Nayara, I didn’t want to leave. The accommodations were amazing, the food so fresh and delicious, and the staff were very attentive and friendly. Arenal was an amazing place to visit.

The zip-line was by far our favorite adventure and the group you sent us with, Ecoglide, were very well organized and efficient. We felt completely safe the entire time (well other than maybe that first step off the platform for the Tarzan Swing!) and the guide, Monica, that Megan rode with was wonderful. 

Probably our least favorite adventure was the horseback ride to the waterfall, we were only allowed to have about 15 minutes to play in the water after changing into swimsuits and hiking down before having to hike back up again to go (we would recommend to others to skip the horses and simply drive to the waterfall.)
 
Since the Nayara and Arenal were so perfect it was hard to leave and go to Manual Antonio. The views at the Parador in Manuel Antonio were amazing. The beaches were fantastic, and we loved exploring the Park and the trails at the Parador, and trying the various restaurants in the area.
 
We would love to go back to Arenal one day and explore another beach town (we loved the little bit of time we spent in Jaco on the drive: a little more our style).
 
Thank you for everything!! We have not and will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone we know thinking about a trip to Costa Rica.
 
Pura Vida!!!
Laurie Allin
Costa Rica trip, William Lindsey (from USA) - February 14, 2011
Mauricio -
 
I just met a neighbor in the post office, who had been in Belize this time last year.  In exchanging news and catching up on life I told him about your organization and travel assistance.  He left with a gleam in his eye, heading for his computer!
 
We had an excellent vacation, and appreciate all your assistance in setting it up - especially as we were asking for last minute reservations and arrangements.  We enjoyed all our accommodations, which gave us a very nice range and different styles, from the Volcano Lodge (beautiful and luxorious) to the Tres Banderas (intimate and friendly). And we very much appreciated your prompt response to a change in plan when our selected hotel was unexpectedly out of business - the alternative was equally acceptable. 

We also were very glad to have your celular number assistance in negotiating the streets of San Jose when trying to find our hotel on the final day.
 
I would recommend, without hesitation, the services of your company to anyone who was looking to visit Costa Rica and travel to different regions, but did not want to take a group tour.  For us, this self drive was a perfect compromise bteween totally independent travel and the restrictions of some pre-determined itinerary.
 
With many thanks and best wishes.
Guillermo y Susana
Costa Rica trip, Adrian Davis (from Israel) - February 1, 2011

Hi Mauricio:

Just wanted to tell you that the trip to Costa Rica was fantastic. Everything was great - the service, the guides, the whole itinerary - was beautifully planned and we all appreciated it very very much.  

Thank you once again.
Avi

Costa Rica trip, Adrian Davis (from USA) - February 1, 2011

Hi Mauricio
 
Just got a message from our client, Mr Davis, in reply to my asking him how was his Costa Rica trip, and what he had to say was: "Unbelievable! Thanks for helping make the trip so special''''.
 
He seems to be very happy with everything!

Thanks again and best regards
Liora
Melrose Travel