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Travel Around Costa Rica Transportation and Guides

Escazu, Escazu, Costa Rica
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Escazu
5.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Owner description: Hi!Travel Around Costa Rica it's what I have done for the last 20 years, first as a Nature Interpreter (tour guide) bringing all this experience in... more » Owner description: Hi!Travel Around Costa Rica it's what I have done for the last 20 years, first as a Nature Interpreter (tour guide) bringing all this experience in hand 4 years ago I started Travel Around Costa Rica a Tour Operator that covers the needs for authentic Costa Rican experiences, our customized tours will for sure allow you to interact and definitely get to know the Ticos (Costaricans) in a special way.Let me take you to the areas that are seriously off the beaten path and show you the real deal « less
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

The best way to see Costa Rica? Travel Around Costa Rica is an excellent company to plan your Costa Rican adventure. Orlando Vargus is simply the best guide we have met anywhere. His extensive knowledge of the country-culture, geography, flora and fauna- coupled with his enthusiastic personality guarantee an excellent adventure. His attention to detail is outstanding. We book an... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

We had the most awesome vacation with Orlando. He received us promptly at the airport and set us up on an amazing trip. The vehicle that was provided to us for a luxurious SUV. He has an extensive background in botony and was able to tell us about all the exotic plants and trees in Costa Rica. Our kids were... More

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Orlandovargas, Manager at Travel Around Costa Rica Transportation and Guides, responded to this review
8 April 2012

Hola Familia! Thank you so much for the great time we spent Traveling Around Costa Rica, it was a real pleasure sharing our Culture, food, nature etc. Again thank you and I hope to have you back soon Orlando More

Regina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Our family had the good fortune to have been connected with Orlando for nine amazing days of travel in Costa Rica this year. Orlando had been recommended to us by family and friends and he exceeded all our expectations! Orlando possessed the amazing ability to connect with every member of our family. Our youngest son (at nine years old) is... More

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Orlandovargas, Manager at Travel Around Costa Rica Transportation and Guides, responded to this review
29 May 2012

Hola! Just wanted to Thank you again for the great review and the great time I had exploring Costa Rica with your lovely family, God Bless and hope to see you again in a near future. Orlando Vargas More

Dayton, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Orlando has been my mentor on four trips to Costa Rica. He is an amazing teacher and you don't even know you are in a class. He is a "natural", at home on the trail, on the beach, in the wetlands, the rainforest or cloud forest. He knows agriculture well and can tell you all about it. He talks about... More

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Orlandovargas, General Manager at Travel Around Costa Rica Transportation and Guides, responded to this review
11 February 2012

Hola Profesor! I just wated to thank you for the great review and another amazing Expedition, needless to say how much I learned with you this time, I love wet lands more and more!! I think they are such an amazing and Important enviroment that I for sure will keep researching and working on the restoration of what we started... More

Regina, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

December 18- 31, 2011. FANTASTIC is the word to explain our tour with Travel Around Costa Rica. If you want to travel Costa Rica without having to worry about driving or booking your tours or accommodations, this is the way to go. We recently completed a tour of Costa Rica with our 3 children aged 20, 19 and 15. We... More

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Orlandovargas, General Manager at Travel Around Costa Rica Transportation and Guides, responded to this review
31 January 2012

Dear Friends! Thank you so much for the great review, It was such a pleasure to be able to share some of the beautiful parts of Costa Rica with you. I hope to see you in the future and do some more exploring around our Country. Respectfully yours: Orlando Vargas More

San Luis Obispo, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011
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Orlando made our vacation fun and memorable. His vast knowledge of his native country is incredible - he is an entertaining guide and just fun to be around! From transportation to our Puerto Viejo destination, complete with aerial tram tour, to a personal guided Irazu Volcano tour, he does it all!

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Orlandovargas, Manager at Travel Around Costa Rica Transportation and Guides, responded to this review
5 December 2011

Dear friend!! I just wanted to thank you so much for your kind review and also for your visit to our Country please give my best to everyone else and again Thank you for your Business. We hope to see you again in the future. Orlando More

Regina, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

Orlando is extremely knowledgeable about Costa Rica! We traveled from San Isidro PZ to San Jose along the coastal highway. It was a beautiful trip. Orlando told us many things about Costa Rica's agriculture, for example palm oil and rice fields. We stopped in Jaco for lunch and had a wonderful meal at a restaurant right next to the ocean... More

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Orlandovargas, Manager at Travel Around Costa Rica Transportation and Guides, responded to this review
28 November 2011

Thank you so much!! I loved spending some time with you this time and getting to meet the family, I hope to see you soon! Orlando More

Schiller Park, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
1
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We went on a private customized tour with Orlando and had a great time. He asked us what we wanted to do not what someone else already set up. We went to the Carrea rainforest and hiked and hiked. He showed us how to keep the mosquitoes away with natural remedies from the leaves of a tree I would never... More

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Orlandovargas, Manager at Travel Around Costa Rica Transportation and Guides, responded to this review
13 November 2011

Thank you so much for your kind review, I actually had a great time showing you guys a little part of our Country, I hope to see you guys some time soon. Best Regards. Orlando More

Koh Samui, Thailand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011 via mobile

He set us up with the best places to go and what a tremendous value. Today we did the ATV tour with the zip line in the middle of the tour. He is a very good translator for people who don't speak Spanish very well. Highly recommend.

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Orlandovargas, Manager at Travel Around Costa Rica Transportation and Guides, responded to this review
7 November 2011

Thank you Tim! It was nice meeting you, thank you for the great review and hope to have you back in Costa Rica some time in the future!! Orlando Vargas More

El Paso, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

It was fabulous having Orlando as our guide and driver. My husband and I were absolutely happy that we did not have to share the van with another person(driver). Since it was just the two of us with Orlando, he pretty much personalized the whole tour for us as we went. Had the best time spotting birds that were not... More

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