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30th Birthday Trip to Costa Rica - June 5-9, 2025 booked with Costarica.org
My Costa Rica的点评
点评：For my 30th birthday, I decided to celebrate in Costa Rica. I originally planned everything myself for two people—including flights, one hotel, private transportation, and three activities—which would have totaled around $3,800 USD.
Then I remembered that a college friend had just visited Costa Rica. After asking about her experience, she kindly shared her itinerary and referred me to CostaRica.org. I’m so grateful she did!
With them, I booked two hotels, private transportation (from the airport to Hotel 1, then to Hotel 2, and finally back to the airport), and three activities (each including roundtrip hotel transport) for just $2,870 total for two people. This didn’t include flights—I booked those separately through JetBlue out of Fort Lauderdale, which cost $313.53 per person roundtrip.
Grand total: $3,497.06. Honestly, incredibly reasonable!
CostaRica.org was professional, helpful, and highly responsive. I primarily worked with Lorena (via email) to create a personalized itinerary. She made adjustments as I requested while staying within my budget. While in Costa Rica, I communicated with Kathleen via WhatsApp—she responded quickly and thoroughly to every question. Both spoke and wrote perfect English. Customer service was truly 10/10. They also provided a super helpful guide on what to pack and what to expect.
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🏨 Hotels: Arenal Springs Resort & Spa + Hotel San Bada
We were picked up from San José Airport by Mauren, who had a cute sign with our names and gave us a printed itinerary. She explained the plan clearly, then handed us off to our driver (whose name I sadly forgot). He was kind and even stopped at a local restaurant/souvenir shop for us to eat—perfect touch.
• Arenal Springs Resort & Spa in La Fortuna was stunning. I wish we had stayed longer! We were welcomed with complimentary cocktails and a sweet birthday surprise in the room. The property had amazing hot springs and delicious on-site restaurants—ceviche and sushi were both 10/10. We also got massages at the spa (I did the chocolate massage, my boyfriend had a back massage), both lasting an hour for $225 total. Even with the rain, the occasional clear skies gave us breathtaking volcano views. This hotel was a 10/10 and I would absolutely return.
• Our second hotel, Hotel San Bada in Manuel Antonio, was right next to the national park and had private beach access via a tunnel. Another birthday surprise greeted us here too! The pools looked lovely (including an adults-only pool), though we didn’t have much time to enjoy them. We had dinner both nights at the hotel’s Congo Restaurant—delicious and deserving of 5/5 stars.
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🚗 Activities: ATV Tour + Sloth Encounter + Catamaran Cruise
• ATV Tour: Originally scheduled for the morning, there was a mix-up and we had to reschedule it for the afternoon. Kathleen quickly resolved everything, and CostaRica.org even offered us a free dinner at our next hotel for the inconvenience—above and beyond! The ATV ride was intense and fun, with real off-roading through mud and rivers. Pro tip: Wear water shoes and gardening gloves for better grip! The guides were fun and made the ride even more exciting by splashing us with water and mud. We also had a quick break at a river and were provided bottled water.
• Sloth Encounter: As a sloth lover, this was a dream! The guides took us to private properties and helped us spot wildlife using binoculars and a spotting scope. They even took photos and videos through the scope for us. We saw sloths, toucans, monkeys, and frogs, and enjoyed breakfast at a beautiful forest restaurant. Thankfully, the rain held off!
• Catamaran Cruise in Manuel Antonio was a perfect way to spend my birthday. The catamaran looked like a pirate ship and we were welcomed with fruit and a drink. Additional drinks were available for purchase. Dinner was freshly prepared on board (fish, chicken, or vegetarian—I had the fish, very tasty). While docked, we could paddleboard, snorkel, swim with pool noodles, or jump off a plank (which was high but so fun!). The water wasn’t clear enough for snorkeling and we didn’t get a sunset due to clouds, but that’s nature. I still had a blast!
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🍽 Food
As a Latina, I’m used to this style of food—rice, beans, and meat were staples. I’d rate the food overall a 3/5. I’ve had better meals in other countries, but it wasn’t bad.
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📌 Tips & Miscellaneous
• I went in June, right in the rainy season. I expected rain, which mostly came in the afternoons. Book your activities in the morning to avoid downpours!
• Costa Rica is the most expensive country in Latin America. Prices are similar to eating out in the U.S.—meals start around $25, and drinks about $14.
• Credit cards are widely accepted, and most receipts show USD conversions.
• Must-pack items: Mosquito repellent (bracelets for your arms and legs worked great!), water shoes for any wet activities, and lightweight rain gear.
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Final Thoughts
Costa Rica has so much to offer—I recommend spending at least a week to explore more of the country. Due to time limits, there were a few things I couldn’t fit in, but this trip was absolutely unforgettable. I will definitely use CostaRica.org again and highly recommend them if you’re planning a trip.
Pura Vida! 🇨🇷🌿
Then I remembered that a college friend had just visited Costa Rica. After asking about her experience, she kindly shared her itinerary and referred me to CostaRica.org. I’m so grateful she did!
With them, I booked two hotels, private transportation (from the airport to Hotel 1, then to Hotel 2, and finally back to the airport), and three activities (each including roundtrip hotel transport) for just $2,870 total for two people. This didn’t include flights—I booked those separately through JetBlue out of Fort Lauderdale, which cost $313.53 per person roundtrip.
Grand total: $3,497.06. Honestly, incredibly reasonable!
CostaRica.org was professional, helpful, and highly responsive. I primarily worked with Lorena (via email) to create a personalized itinerary. She made adjustments as I requested while staying within my budget. While in Costa Rica, I communicated with Kathleen via WhatsApp—she responded quickly and thoroughly to every question. Both spoke and wrote perfect English. Customer service was truly 10/10. They also provided a super helpful guide on what to pack and what to expect.
⸻
🏨 Hotels: Arenal Springs Resort & Spa + Hotel San Bada
We were picked up from San José Airport by Mauren, who had a cute sign with our names and gave us a printed itinerary. She explained the plan clearly, then handed us off to our driver (whose name I sadly forgot). He was kind and even stopped at a local restaurant/souvenir shop for us to eat—perfect touch.
• Arenal Springs Resort & Spa in La Fortuna was stunning. I wish we had stayed longer! We were welcomed with complimentary cocktails and a sweet birthday surprise in the room. The property had amazing hot springs and delicious on-site restaurants—ceviche and sushi were both 10/10. We also got massages at the spa (I did the chocolate massage, my boyfriend had a back massage), both lasting an hour for $225 total. Even with the rain, the occasional clear skies gave us breathtaking volcano views. This hotel was a 10/10 and I would absolutely return.
• Our second hotel, Hotel San Bada in Manuel Antonio, was right next to the national park and had private beach access via a tunnel. Another birthday surprise greeted us here too! The pools looked lovely (including an adults-only pool), though we didn’t have much time to enjoy them. We had dinner both nights at the hotel’s Congo Restaurant—delicious and deserving of 5/5 stars.
⸻
🚗 Activities: ATV Tour + Sloth Encounter + Catamaran Cruise
• ATV Tour: Originally scheduled for the morning, there was a mix-up and we had to reschedule it for the afternoon. Kathleen quickly resolved everything, and CostaRica.org even offered us a free dinner at our next hotel for the inconvenience—above and beyond! The ATV ride was intense and fun, with real off-roading through mud and rivers. Pro tip: Wear water shoes and gardening gloves for better grip! The guides were fun and made the ride even more exciting by splashing us with water and mud. We also had a quick break at a river and were provided bottled water.
• Sloth Encounter: As a sloth lover, this was a dream! The guides took us to private properties and helped us spot wildlife using binoculars and a spotting scope. They even took photos and videos through the scope for us. We saw sloths, toucans, monkeys, and frogs, and enjoyed breakfast at a beautiful forest restaurant. Thankfully, the rain held off!
• Catamaran Cruise in Manuel Antonio was a perfect way to spend my birthday. The catamaran looked like a pirate ship and we were welcomed with fruit and a drink. Additional drinks were available for purchase. Dinner was freshly prepared on board (fish, chicken, or vegetarian—I had the fish, very tasty). While docked, we could paddleboard, snorkel, swim with pool noodles, or jump off a plank (which was high but so fun!). The water wasn’t clear enough for snorkeling and we didn’t get a sunset due to clouds, but that’s nature. I still had a blast!
⸻
🍽 Food
As a Latina, I’m used to this style of food—rice, beans, and meat were staples. I’d rate the food overall a 3/5. I’ve had better meals in other countries, but it wasn’t bad.
⸻
📌 Tips & Miscellaneous
• I went in June, right in the rainy season. I expected rain, which mostly came in the afternoons. Book your activities in the morning to avoid downpours!
• Costa Rica is the most expensive country in Latin America. Prices are similar to eating out in the U.S.—meals start around $25, and drinks about $14.
• Credit cards are widely accepted, and most receipts show USD conversions.
• Must-pack items: Mosquito repellent (bracelets for your arms and legs worked great!), water shoes for any wet activities, and lightweight rain gear.
⸻
Final Thoughts
Costa Rica has so much to offer—I recommend spending at least a week to explore more of the country. Due to time limits, there were a few things I couldn’t fit in, but this trip was absolutely unforgettable. I will definitely use CostaRica.org again and highly recommend them if you’re planning a trip.
Pura Vida! 🇨🇷🌿
翻译：我30岁生日那天，决定去哥斯达黎加庆祝。我原本计划两个人一起去，包括机票、酒店、私人交通和三项活动，总共大约3800美元。
后来我想起一位大学朋友刚去过哥斯达黎加。我问了她的经历，她好心地分享了她的行程，并推荐我去CostaRica.org网站。非常感谢她！
我通过他们预订了两家酒店、私人交通（从机场到酒店1，再到酒店2，最后返回机场）和三项活动（每项活动都包含往返酒店交通），两人总共只花了2870美元。这还不包括机票——我通过捷蓝航空单独预订了从劳德代尔堡出发的机票，每人往返313.53美元。
总计3497.06美元。说实话，价格非常合理！
CostaRica.org网站非常专业、乐于助人，而且回复非常及时。我主要通过电子邮件与Lorena沟通，制定了个性化行程。她根据我的要求进行了调整，同时保证了预算。在哥斯达黎加期间，我通过WhatsApp与Kathleen沟通——她对每个问题都回复迅速且详尽。我们俩的英语说写都非常流利。客服服务真的非常出色。他们还提供了非常实用的指南，告诉我们打包物品和行程安排。
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🏨 酒店：阿雷纳尔温泉度假村及水疗中心 + 圣巴达酒店
Mauren从圣何塞机场接我们，她拿着一个写着我们名字的可爱牌子，给了我们一份打印好的行程单。她清晰地解释了行程安排，然后把我们交给了司机（可惜我忘了他的名字）。司机人很好，甚至在当地一家餐馆/纪念品商店停下来让我们吃饭——真是贴心周到。
• 拉福图纳的阿雷纳尔温泉度假村及水疗中心非常棒。真希望我们能住得更久！他们为我们准备了免费的鸡尾酒，房间里还准备了一份甜蜜的生日惊喜。酒店拥有绝佳的温泉和美味的餐厅——酸橘汁腌鱼和寿司都堪称10/10。我们还在水疗中心做了按摩（我做了巧克力按摩，我男朋友做了背部按摩），每次按摩一小时，总共225美元。即使下雨，偶尔出现的晴空也能让我们欣赏到令人叹为观止的火山景观。这家酒店绝对值得10/10，我一定会再来的。
• 我们的第二家酒店是曼努埃尔安东尼奥的圣巴达酒店 (Hotel San Bada)，它紧邻国家公园，可以通过隧道进入私人海滩。这里还为我们带来了另一个生日惊喜！泳池看起来很漂亮（包括一个仅限成人使用的泳池），虽然我们没有太多时间去享受。两个晚上我们都在酒店的刚果餐厅 (Congo Restaurant) 享用了晚餐——美味可口，绝对值得五星好评。
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🚗 活动：ATV 之旅 + 树懒邂逅 + 双体船巡游
• ATV 之旅：原定于上午进行，但发生了一些意外，我们不得不改期到下午。Kathleen 很快就解决了所有问题，CostaRica.org 甚至为我们提供了在下一家酒店的免费晚餐，以弥补由此带来的不便——真是无微不至！ATV 之旅既刺激又充满乐趣，在泥泞和河流中体验真正的越野。小贴士：穿上水鞋和园艺手套，这样抓地力更好！导游们很有趣，还会给我们泼水和泥浆，让旅程更加刺激。我们还在河边短暂休息，并获得了瓶装水。
• 树懒邂逅：作为一个树懒爱好者，这简直是一场梦！导游带我们去了私人领地，用双筒望远镜和单筒望远镜帮我们观察野生动物。他们甚至还用望远镜帮我们拍了照片和视频。我们看到了树懒、巨嘴鸟、猴子和青蛙，并在一家美丽的森林餐厅享用了早餐。谢天谢地，雨停了！
• 曼努埃尔安东尼奥的双体船巡游是度过我生日的完美方式。这艘双体船看起来像一艘海盗船，我们受到了水果和饮料的欢迎。额外的饮料可以付费购买。晚餐是船上新鲜烹制的（鱼肉、鸡肉或素食——我点了鱼肉，非常美味）。停靠后，我们可以玩桨板、浮潜、带着泳池泡沫游泳，或者跳板（跳得很高，但很有趣！）。海水不够清澈，不适合浮潜，而且由于云层密布，我们没能看到日落，但这就是大自然的规律。我仍然玩得很开心！
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🍽 美食
作为拉丁裔，我已经习惯了这种风格的食物——米饭、豆类和肉类是主食。我给这里的食物打3/5分。我在其他国家吃过更好的饭菜，但这里也不错。
⸻
📌 小贴士及其他
• 我六月去的，正值雨季。我预计会下雨，但雨大多在下午下。建议早上预订活动，以免下大雨！
• 哥斯达黎加是拉丁美洲最贵的国家。价格与美国外出就餐差不多——餐费约 25 美元起，饮料约 14 美元起。
• 信用卡被广泛接受，大多数收据都显示美元兑换率。
• 必备物品：驱蚊剂（手臂和腿部佩戴手环效果很好！）、用于任何潮湿活动的水鞋以及轻便的雨具。
⸻
结语
哥斯达黎加有太多值得一看的地方了——我建议至少花一周时间好好探索一下这个国家。由于时间有限，有些事情我没能安排好，但这次旅行绝对令人难忘。我一定会再次使用 CostaRica.org，如果你正在计划旅行，强烈推荐这个网站。
Pura Vida！🇨🇷🌿
后来我想起一位大学朋友刚去过哥斯达黎加。我问了她的经历，她好心地分享了她的行程，并推荐我去CostaRica.org网站。非常感谢她！
我通过他们预订了两家酒店、私人交通（从机场到酒店1，再到酒店2，最后返回机场）和三项活动（每项活动都包含往返酒店交通），两人总共只花了2870美元。这还不包括机票——我通过捷蓝航空单独预订了从劳德代尔堡出发的机票，每人往返313.53美元。
总计3497.06美元。说实话，价格非常合理！
CostaRica.org网站非常专业、乐于助人，而且回复非常及时。我主要通过电子邮件与Lorena沟通，制定了个性化行程。她根据我的要求进行了调整，同时保证了预算。在哥斯达黎加期间，我通过WhatsApp与Kathleen沟通——她对每个问题都回复迅速且详尽。我们俩的英语说写都非常流利。客服服务真的非常出色。他们还提供了非常实用的指南，告诉我们打包物品和行程安排。
⸻
🏨 酒店：阿雷纳尔温泉度假村及水疗中心 + 圣巴达酒店
Mauren从圣何塞机场接我们，她拿着一个写着我们名字的可爱牌子，给了我们一份打印好的行程单。她清晰地解释了行程安排，然后把我们交给了司机（可惜我忘了他的名字）。司机人很好，甚至在当地一家餐馆/纪念品商店停下来让我们吃饭——真是贴心周到。
• 拉福图纳的阿雷纳尔温泉度假村及水疗中心非常棒。真希望我们能住得更久！他们为我们准备了免费的鸡尾酒，房间里还准备了一份甜蜜的生日惊喜。酒店拥有绝佳的温泉和美味的餐厅——酸橘汁腌鱼和寿司都堪称10/10。我们还在水疗中心做了按摩（我做了巧克力按摩，我男朋友做了背部按摩），每次按摩一小时，总共225美元。即使下雨，偶尔出现的晴空也能让我们欣赏到令人叹为观止的火山景观。这家酒店绝对值得10/10，我一定会再来的。
• 我们的第二家酒店是曼努埃尔安东尼奥的圣巴达酒店 (Hotel San Bada)，它紧邻国家公园，可以通过隧道进入私人海滩。这里还为我们带来了另一个生日惊喜！泳池看起来很漂亮（包括一个仅限成人使用的泳池），虽然我们没有太多时间去享受。两个晚上我们都在酒店的刚果餐厅 (Congo Restaurant) 享用了晚餐——美味可口，绝对值得五星好评。
⸻
🚗 活动：ATV 之旅 + 树懒邂逅 + 双体船巡游
• ATV 之旅：原定于上午进行，但发生了一些意外，我们不得不改期到下午。Kathleen 很快就解决了所有问题，CostaRica.org 甚至为我们提供了在下一家酒店的免费晚餐，以弥补由此带来的不便——真是无微不至！ATV 之旅既刺激又充满乐趣，在泥泞和河流中体验真正的越野。小贴士：穿上水鞋和园艺手套，这样抓地力更好！导游们很有趣，还会给我们泼水和泥浆，让旅程更加刺激。我们还在河边短暂休息，并获得了瓶装水。
• 树懒邂逅：作为一个树懒爱好者，这简直是一场梦！导游带我们去了私人领地，用双筒望远镜和单筒望远镜帮我们观察野生动物。他们甚至还用望远镜帮我们拍了照片和视频。我们看到了树懒、巨嘴鸟、猴子和青蛙，并在一家美丽的森林餐厅享用了早餐。谢天谢地，雨停了！
• 曼努埃尔安东尼奥的双体船巡游是度过我生日的完美方式。这艘双体船看起来像一艘海盗船，我们受到了水果和饮料的欢迎。额外的饮料可以付费购买。晚餐是船上新鲜烹制的（鱼肉、鸡肉或素食——我点了鱼肉，非常美味）。停靠后，我们可以玩桨板、浮潜、带着泳池泡沫游泳，或者跳板（跳得很高，但很有趣！）。海水不够清澈，不适合浮潜，而且由于云层密布，我们没能看到日落，但这就是大自然的规律。我仍然玩得很开心！
⸻
🍽 美食
作为拉丁裔，我已经习惯了这种风格的食物——米饭、豆类和肉类是主食。我给这里的食物打3/5分。我在其他国家吃过更好的饭菜，但这里也不错。
⸻
📌 小贴士及其他
• 我六月去的，正值雨季。我预计会下雨，但雨大多在下午下。建议早上预订活动，以免下大雨！
• 哥斯达黎加是拉丁美洲最贵的国家。价格与美国外出就餐差不多——餐费约 25 美元起，饮料约 14 美元起。
• 信用卡被广泛接受，大多数收据都显示美元兑换率。
• 必备物品：驱蚊剂（手臂和腿部佩戴手环效果很好！）、用于任何潮湿活动的水鞋以及轻便的雨具。
⸻
结语
哥斯达黎加有太多值得一看的地方了——我建议至少花一周时间好好探索一下这个国家。由于时间有限，有些事情我没能安排好，但这次旅行绝对令人难忘。我一定会再次使用 CostaRica.org，如果你正在计划旅行，强烈推荐这个网站。
Pura Vida！🇨🇷🌿
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