Sentir Costa Rica
feel Costa Rica your way
30+ years guiding & designing Costa Rica adventures
Since 2007 Sentir Costa Rica, locally owned
Our Services
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Our custom-made travel itinerary is a personalized plan crafted around your unique personal interests, pace, and preferences. It combines special recommendations for destinations, activities, and accommodations, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience designed just for you.
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All-inclusive travel packages are designed to provide a simple and worry-free vacation, covering accommodations, transport, meals and activities into one price. Perfect for relaxation or adventure, they let you enjoy your trip without extra planning or hidden costs.
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The General bookings encompass a wide range of travel arrangements, including guide services, hotel reservations, car rentals, shuttle services, tour bookings, and more. These services can ensure a smooth and well-organized trip by coordinating all details for travelers.
Do you really need a guide when travelling to Costa Rica?
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A good guide opens up a Costa Rica that’s hard to reach on your own. Here’s why it’s worth it:
Local Knowledge. Guides know the culture, the history and why each place matters, plus the off-the-beaten-path spots most visitors never find.
Enhanced Safety. They know the area and its hazards, help with cultural differences, and handle any emergency. All our guides are First Aid and CPR certified.
Unique Experiences. Their connections open private visits, restricted areas and cultural experiences not available to the general public.
Cultural Connection. Learn local customs and traditions, avoid misunderstandings, and share real moments with the communities you visit.
Relaxation. Directions, translations, transport, tickets, sudden closures and weather changes are handled for you. Just enjoy the experience.
Jungle, city or colonial town, whatever your perfect trip looks like, a guide makes it richer and hassle-free by sharing the secrets of every place you visit.
FAQ’S
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Costa Rica is in Central America, bordering Nicaragua, Panama, the Pacific Ocean, and the Caribbean Sea.
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Many nationalities, including U.S. and EU citizens, do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Always check specific requirements based on your nationality.
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The official currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC), but U.S. dollars and credit/debit cards are commonly accepted
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Costa Rica is in the Central Standard Time (CST) zone. No daytime saving.
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No specific vaccinations are required for Costa Rica, but it's recommended to be up-to-date on routine vaccines.
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Water is generally safe to drink in most parts of Costa Rica, but bottled water is recommended in some remote or rural areas.
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Costa Rica uses 120V electricity, the same as in the U.S., with Type A and B outlets.
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Tipping is not mandatory, as a 10% service charge is usually included in restaurant bills. For tourism related workers, it is more common to tip them. Amount is optional and depending on quality of service.
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Costa Rica is considered a very safe country, though standard precautions should be taken, especially in major cities.
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The national dish is "Gallo Pinto," a mix of rice and beans often served with eggs for breakfast.
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