Costa Rica for Couples: Choose Your Own Adventures

We recently traveled to Costa Rica with two other couples, and using Zicasso's travel agency was one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, our agents were incredible. They helped us plan every detail of our trip and guided us every step of the way, even once we had arrived in Costa Rica.

They carefully listened to our preferences (even after we changed hotels and itineraries multiple times) and created an unforgettable itinerary that included stays in La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio. Every hotel, tour, and transfer was thoughtfully arranged. One day, we chose to skip our planned excursion so we could enjoy more time at our beautiful hotel and they had it canceled with no hassle at all.

What really set them apart was their exceptional personal touch. They greeted us at the airport in person, checked in with us regularly during the trip, and made sure we had everything we needed. Their attention to detail and commitment to making sure we had the best experience was truly impressive.

If you’re planning a trip to Costa Rica, I can’t recommend this agency highly enough. Professional, responsive, and genuinely caring, they made our vacation seamless and special from start to finish.

My niece and i had a wonderful time in Costa Rica as planned by Zicasso's travel agency. Each of the three resort locations had something special to offer in terms of accommodations; and the staff at each resort were beyond phenomenal and friendly. Everywhere we went, the staff greeted us by name.

The activities suggested and planned were also very good. Highlights of the activities were ziplining, the ATV adventure, the organic farm tour, and cooking class and the sunset boat ride and snorkeling (even though it was before sunset and there wasn't any snorkeling).

The Tachiz drivers (Christian, Edgar and Alex) picking us up from the airport and taking us from one resort to another were personable and informative. Alex pulled over so we could take wildlife photos, and Edgar showed us 'the best' souvenir shop in Costa Rica.

Tachiz staff was available through what's app for anything we needed.

The Zicasso travel company was excellent. We found the areas we visited were too touristy. In retrospect, I would have preferred a trip that took us to one or two places instead of three, and one that visited places that were off the beaten path.

We celebrated my daughter's high school graduation with a 12-day trip to Costa Rica. I interviewed several local travel agencies and fell in love with Zicasso's tour company from the very first phone conversation. The owner was fantastic to work with, helping me craft the perfect adventure-filled, action-packed vacation for my family. He was honest and took the time to listen to our preferences. He provided great feedback and suggestions.

Prior to our trip, I felt very confident that I was in good hands and knew that every detail was taken care of. During our trip, the company owner checked in with me several times to make sure everything was ok. Unfortunately, someone in my family had to go home early and he was so helpful in coordinating an extra trip to the airport to accommodate our family needs (it required an extra nine hours of driving and a hotel stay for the driver).

The company owner and our agent were generous enough to not charge me for this extra trip. They even canceled all the hotel and activity reservations for that family member, and I received a refund at the end of my trip! It truly was a trip of a lifetime. I found myself thinking, I wish there was a travel company like this for every country because I would use them again to plan my next vacation, wherever it may be!

I also want to give a special shoutout to my driver, who drove my family on several long road trips during our vacation. During our drives, he would spot many interesting animals and birds, and stop on the side of the road so we could get out and get great pictures. Some of my best close-up opportunities to look at animals occurred while in the car. He talked about the agriculture, the school system, and the different rainforests. He even bought plantain chips from the side of the road and shared them with my family. Even though his job was to drive us from point A to point B, I felt his knowledge and his ability to spot animals was better than many of the tour guides we had on the trip. He really cared about Costa Rica and was excited to show us all it had to offer.

I highly recommend this travel company. And ask for our driver to drive you around; you won't be disappointed.

Zicasso’s travel agent and his team put together a Costa Rica vacation for four of us that exceeded our expectations in every way. Starting with planning the vacation, after discussing our priorities and interests, we were provided with a rough itinerary and an extensive list of possible excursions. The travel agent took the time for a lengthy conference call with all of us to arrange a dream vacation.

It was a dream vacation. Accommodations were wonderful. Our guides were so knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the areas visited. The excursions were designed to match our individual physical abilities. A special shout out to our driver. He showed us sights and animals we would have never seen on our own and he was downright fun! He exemplified the kindness and friendliness of the people of Costa Rica that is the essence of Pura Vida.

Our trip was very enjoyable. The resorts that were selected were top-notch in all aspects – nice rooms, great restaurants, and very nice locations. The tours we went on were very nice. Our favorite tour was the hanging bridge tour in La Fortuna. The hot springs at the La Fortuna resort were amazing. Our only criticism was the travel day between the resort in La Fortuna and the resort in Manuel Antonio. We were picked up at 8am and didn’t arrive until 4.15pm. We did zipline on the way, but the eight-hour travel day was very long. We would have preferred to travel straight from one resort to the other as quickly as possible, with no stops.

Overall, the trip was fantastic. Zicasso's travel agency did a great job of planning our itinerary and was very accessible during our trip. We loved Costa Rica.