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Costa Rica Guided Tours: Are They Necessary, Valuable, And/Or Worthwhile?

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  • #195398
    Nikki Solano
    Keymaster

    The comment section of this article has moved! If you have a question or comment about our article above or Costa Rica travel in general, please post it in our Questions and Answers Forum on DIY Costa Rica, our sister website, where you can also access our private Costa Rica recommendations, our Costa Rica Destination Tool, and our Costa Rica Recommendations Map. See you there, amigos! 🙂

  • #195399
    momsasaurus
    Guest

    We did lots of guided tours! Hanging bridges bird walk, horseback riding, safari float. Every one of them was absolutely worth it and an awesome experience!

    • #195409
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hi momsasaurus!

      It’s great to hear from you again! Can’t wait to help set you up with some other great guided tours once you make it back to Costa Rica with the kids. 🙂

      Pura vida!

  • #195400
    lybsta
    Guest

    So true! I’ve been living in Costa Rica for four months now, and there is nothing like a guided tour to help you catch the bounty of wildlife and beautiful flowers that surround you!

    • #195408
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hey lybsta!

      It’s great to hear from someone else who lives in Costa Rica and agrees: guided tours are invaluable! 🙂

      Pura vida!

  • #195401
    sapipes
    Guest

    We did one guided trip per day during our week long stay in gorgeous Costa Rica in Spring of 2007. So much amazing animal and plant life up close and personal with incredible guides who pointed out the hidden world as well as the in-your-face attractions. Can’t wait to return!

    • #195407
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hi sapipes!

      Thanks so much for the comment and for letting us experience a part of your trip with you! I love your quote about the “hidden world” versus the “in-your-face attractions.” I think that sums up the best of both worlds that Costa Rica has to offer. 🙂

      Pura vida!

  • #195402
    Rob Jones
    Guest

    I absolutely agree! I’m an experienced wildlife photographer and I would have missed 3/4 of what I saw in Corcovado National Park without the guide there to point out items of interest. Best value for the money I spent in Costa Rica!

    • #195406
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hi Rob Jones!

      Thanks so much for this great feedback! We completely agree: experiencing places like Corcovado (and several other national parks) isn’t the same without a local guide. I love this quote: “best value for the money I spent in Costa Rica.” I’m glad to hear it! 🙂

      Pura vida!

  • #195403
    traveljody
    Guest

    Hoping to visit CR in spring 2015 and am busy planning itineraries. Local tour guides not only serve to enhance your experience but also promote local economies and eco tourism. I love the frog picture from Arenal too!

    • #195405
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hi traveljody!

      That’s amazing to hear! Costa Rica would love to have you. 🙂 And, we 100% agree: supporting local guides and economies is a great way to travel!

      Pura vida!

  • #195404
    Holiday Rent Club
    Guest

    Reblogged this on Holiday Rent Club.

    • #195414
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Thanks so much for the re-blog, Holiday Rent Club! 🙂

      Pura vida!

  • #195410
    Joe Q
    Guest

    I can say that a Local Person that is focus on Customer Service would be a lot of help for showing places you wouldn´t get to know without him/her guidance. I don´t like to do too much planning for traveling that´s why I get help.

    • #195413
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Hey Joe Q!

      We agree 100%. There’s nothing better than a local guide who is focused on customer service and can help you discover the unfamiliar. Thanks for sharing your opinion on our blog! 🙂

      Pura vida!

  • #195415
    traveldoozy
    Guest

    planning to visit CR in upcoming season,thanks for sharing nice blog,

    • #198156
      Nikki Solano
      Keymaster

      Thanks so much for the compliment, traveldoozy! Wishing you a wonderful trip! 🙂

      Pura vida!

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