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Costa Rica Vacation Packages

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As promised in one of our last posts we are occasionally going to post reasons of why it makes sense to book a Costa Rica adventure through an outfitter based in the country year round.

Reason 2: The best local guides. Operating and living in Costa Rica gives us a unique take on the country. We know the best adventure guides in the business and we only have the best working with us.

On one of our Costa Rica guided tours you can expect to see the country with one of these amazing guides. Danny, Davies and Walter have all represented Costa Rica at the world rafting championships, Walter has also paddled for Costa Rica at the kayak slalom world cup in Spain, 2009 as well as currently competing in the national competitions.  He came 3rd last week in the first competition of the national championships.  Davies is currently competing in triathlons throughout the country and both he and Walter have started training again to represent Costa Rica at the next international rafting world cup.

This means that throughout your Costa Rica adventure you are in very safe, experienced and capable hands.

On top of their undoubted athletic ability our guides will help bring the country alive on your Costa Rica adventure. There knowledge of all things Costa Rican from culture, history, flora, fauna and much more are second to none. At the end of your Costa Rica guided tour with Costa Rica Rios you will know why you decided to have a guide accompany you on your vacation.

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Costa Rica Adventure Tours

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We thought we would occasionally use this blog to give you a reason or two as to why it makes sense to book a Costa Rica adventure tour through an outfitter based in the country.

Reason 1: Being based here year round we have our fingers on the pulse of what is happening in the country at any given time. This means when we put together Costa Rica vacation packages we do so in a logical and knowledgeable manner. Our Costa Rica trips are based around getting out there and enjoying the country outdoors, not watching it speed by through the windows of a bus!

So let us plan your dream Costa Rica guided tour that takes the hassle out of planning a Costa Rica vacation. You won’t be disappointed!

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Adventure Guide Daniel Rodriguez

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Many of our Costa Rica guided tours throughout the season are led by our head guide Daniel Rodriguez (Danny).

Danny comes from a long line of family members who have worked in the tourism industry in Costa Rica for many years. Danny’s mother worked in tourism when he was growing up, so the outdoors and conservation have always been very important to him. Originally from San Jose, Danny started rafting at the age of 12 learning to paddle on the Reventazon, Pacuare and Corobici rivers. By the time he was in his early 20’s Danny had already represented Costa Rica at the World Rafting Championships in Ecuador.

Equally at home in a kayak Danny is an all round expert whitewater guide.

Danny’s perfect English is a product of having moved to and lived in the United States for 5 years. As a trip leader on our Week of Adventures or Week of Rivers, Danny brings lots of fun and laughs to our Costa Rica trips as well as an in depth knowledge of everything Costa Rican. He has an incredible amount of knowledge on the flora and fauna and helps bring Costa Rica alive for our international guests.

When he is not working Danny enjoys all adrenaline/outdoor activities, especially surfing, skateboarding, kayaking and rappelling.

 

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Christmas and New Year Adventure Trips in Costa Rica

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Are you planning on getting away from it all this festive season? Then look no further than Costa Rica!

We know it seems crazy to be talking about the holiday season in August but at Costa Rica Rios we are already gearing up for December.

Traditionally this is the busiest time of year in CR, it is also one of the most fun times to visit this tropical paradise and join a guided tour.

At Costa Rica Rios we always run our Week of Adventures over Christmas and New Year. As you all know Costa Rica has been voted “the happiest nation on earth” several times and over the festive period the happiest people just get happier!

Costa Ricans do not need much of an excuse to get the fireworks out, so as you can imagine, all the little towns and villages throughout the country light up. It is a very special time of year to visit this spectacular country.

During our Costa Rica adventure trips we always try and get our guests involved with the festivities. Our chef Lucy prepares a traditional Costa Rican feast and we encourage our guests to take to the safe streets of our base town, to experience the carnival atmosphere that abounds each year.

With fantastic weather almost always the norm over the end of December, not only will you experience how the Costa Ricans like to celebrate, you will also leave with a tan!

Our Christmas Week of Adventures this year is running from December 22nd-29th, 2012 with our New Years trip from December 29th-January 5th, 2013.

Our Christmas adventure trip is starting to fill up and there are only a few spots left available on our New Year version.

We would love to have you join us down here this year for a once in a lifetime adventure vacation!

Pura vida

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Why Costa Rica?

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Thinking of planning your next vacation? Look no further than Costa Rica.

Costa Rica will fascinate anyone interested in exploring Latin America’s cultural diversity and witnessing some of the best wildlife anywhere in the world. Costa Rica is a small country, with about 0.25% of the worlds landmass, but boasts almost 5% of the worlds biodiversity. Around 25% of the country is protected national parks and protected areas which is the largest percentage of protected landmass of any country in the world.

Costa Rica was ranked first in 2009 and 2012 on the Happy Planet Index and was also ranked as the ‘greenest’ country in the world in 2009.

What does this mean for you? It means a vacation like no other. With rainforests, live volcanoes, wild free flowing rivers and fantastic beaches Costa Rica is an adventure destination second to none.

With our Week of Adventures tour we give you a snapshot of everything that makes Costa Rica such a special destination. We kayak down a remote river, mountain bike ride down the highest volcano in the country, raft one of the top 5 commercially rafted rivers in the world (as voted by National Geographic), take part in a canopy/zipline tour and if that is not enough we also head to the beach for some surfing and snorkeling.

Costa Rica Rios is an award winning company (voted one of the top adventure outfitters on earth by National geographic Adventure) with highly skilled guides who love to show off their country to our international guests.

As proud members of 1% For The Planet you can be assured that by choosing an adventure week with us you are helping the world we all live in as 1% of our annual turnover is donated to non-profit environmental causes.

Costa Rica Rios is an environmentally conscious company that always does its best to recycle, reuse and reduce. We buy locally grown produce and we donate our organic waste to a local chocolate farmer!

So if you are still trying to decide on the perfect Costa Rica vacation package look no further.

We look forward to some amazing adventures with you in the tropics!

 

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Living in Costa Rica

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As owners of Costa Rica Rios we live and work in Costa Rica 365 days a year and what a great place it is to live.

Our two children were born here and are 100% Ticos. Having not grown up bilingual ourselves it never fails to amaze us that we have two wee boys who are equally comfortable in both Spanish and English. Their favorite food is rice and beans and they both go to one of the local schools in our area. With any luck you will one day see them guiding on our Week of Adventures or Week of Rivers trips!

We love the outdoor aspect of living in Costa Rica, and as a family we are always active. We visit volcanoes, rainforests and this week plan to head to one of our favorite beaches in Manuel Antonio. The options are endless.

One of the best parts of living in Costa Rica are the fresh fruit and vegetables. Our little town has a farmers market every Friday and Saturday where you can pick up fantastic locally grown produce at a very reasonable price. Lucy, our chef, is always down there picking out the best produce available for our guided tours. If you have never tried a Costa Rican mango you have never lived!

We love this country and plan to be here for many more years. Come down and visit us and let us show you around.

Pura vida!

Fraser and Jane

 

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Super Guide Davis!

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For all of you out there lucky enough to have been on one of our trips in the last 4 years you will have met one of our top guides Deivis Montenegro. We thought it would be nice to give you a quick update on Deivis as he is doing some great things when he is not guiding one of our Week of Adventures or Week of Rivers.

Deivis has represented Costa Rica in the last two world rafting championships. In 2009 he traveled with the national team to Slovakia and then at the end of 2011 the world championships were on home water on our very own Pacuare River. Deivis was an integral member of the team, being chosen to paddle in every discipline throughout the 4 day event. Costa Rica proudly finished 9th out of more than 30 international teams.

Deivis has now turned his attention to triathlons and is training 6 days a week. It is not unusual for him to have completed a 15km run before work! We have also yet to see any of our guests beat him on the uphill sections on our mountain biking day!

We love having such a fantastic athlete on our team at Costa Rica Rios. Deivis is quick to offer tips on everything from biking to paddling and he has been a guest favorite for many years with his easy going nature and love of Costa Rica. Everyone loves Deivis!

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Adventure Vacation Week

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Another great Week of Adventures in progress as we speak. Today our group (all females this week!), are out rafting on the Pacuare river. The weather is great and the water levels are perfect. We don’t imagine there is a better place to be in the world right now!

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10 Reasons to take a Costa Rica Guided Tour

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  1. No language barrier:  All our guides and reservations staff speak excellent English (and Spanish, of course) so can help you answer any questions you might have.  They can all share a joke and a laugh as well as giving the necessary safety talks for each adventure activity.
  2. Airport pick-ups:  Sometimes the most difficult thing to negotiate when coming to a foreign country is how to get from the airport to the city center.  Our Costa Rica adventure tour guides will meet you right outside the terminal and whisk you away in the luxury of private transport without you having to wonder if they are going to the right place for the right price.
  3. Local guides with in-depth knowledge of all things Costa Rican; culture, history, flora, fauna and much more.  Our guides will take you off the beaten path and show you the real Costa Rica, help you enjoy the local cuisine and will share their love for this beautiful country.
  4. All inclusive:  Ground transportation by private buses, all accommodations, meals, activities, equipment, entrance fees, and bilingual guides are all included in our Costa Rica Guided Tours.  You just have to get on one of our Costa Rica trips to start the adventure!
  5. Exciting adventures:  Our highly trained guides control all our adventure activities in a safe and friendly environment.  You won’t have to reach into your pockets every time there is an adventure to be had as they are all included in our packages.  Zipline, Canopy, Whitewater Raft, Mountain Bike Volcanoes, Jungle Stay, Surf, Snorkel, Whitewater Kayak, Whitewater Canoe, Wildlife and more.
  6. Unique accommodations:  Being based in Costa Rica helps us keep on top of which hotels are the best to use and which have similar eco-friendly practices for sustainable tourism in Costa Rica.
  7. Meet other travelers:  Join a group tour and meet other like minded adventurous people, share the experiences and make new friends.
  8. Save time:  By choosing a Costa Rica guided tour with Costa Rica Rios, all the necessary arrangements are made for you.  You will not have to spend any of your vacation time planning each day, figuring out where to stay, what to eat or which activities you have time for.  Its already done for you.
  9. Wildlife: Ever seen a sloth in its natural habitat?  On our Week of Adventures tour in Costa Rica you are almost guaranteed to see sloths, monkeys and other exotic creatures and birds in the wild.  Our guides will be able to spot the animals even when they are mostly hidden from plain sight and will be able to give you more information about each species.  Our other tours are also rich in wildlife, so keep your eyes open.
  10. Food:  Each day you will be delighted by the fresh tropical fruit and vegetables, prepared by our chef and guides.  We try to only use seasonal, local produce purchased in our local markets.  You will be served up an appetizing array of local flavors, freshly prepared for each meal.

So what are you waiting for?  Sign up for a fantastic Costa Rica Guided Tour with Costa Rica Rios, today.

 

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