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Malpais.net is published by Anywhere Costa Rica. The in-country insiders who keep these Malpaís and Santa Teresa beach, hotel, surf and transport guides up to date are the same team that plans and supports our travelers' trips.

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Tell a trip insider what you care about and they build the plan around it: where to stay, which private drivers and guides to use, and how to pace your days across Malpaís and the rest of Costa Rica. Once you land, the team stays on call by phone, text and WhatsApp for anything that changes. Anywhere Costa Rica is a registered Washington State seller of travel (603479036-001-001) with IATA (50550732) and ASTA (900253775) accreditation. About Anywhere Costa Rica

Anywhere Costa Rica also publishes Arenal.net (Arenal and La Fortuna), MonteverdeInfo.com (Monteverde) and LiberiaCostaRica.com (Liberia and Guanacaste).

The Costa Rica team

Andrey Fitoria Andrey Fitoria Operations Peter Hernandez Peter Hernandez Operations Alfonso Fernandez Alfonso Fernandez Costa Rica Insider Braunny Hidalgo Aguilar Braunny Hidalgo Aguilar Costa Rica Insider Carol Borrayo Carol Borrayo Costa Rica Insider Cristina Chacon Cristina Chacon Product Erick Pinell Erick Pinell Regional Director Gema Cantillano Gema Cantillano Costa Rica Insider Jennifer Jiron Jennifer Jiron Product Manager Jessica Carvajal Jessica Carvajal Costa Rica Insider Stephania Mena Mora Stephania Mena Mora Frontdesk Vicente Varela Vicente Varela Costa Rica Insider Yahaira Quesada Yahaira Quesada Costa Rica Insider

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Anywhere Costa Rica is rated 4.9 of 5 from 1,391 traveler reviews on Tripadvisor.

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5 stars
Costa Rica Getaway
We like the fact that Anywhere uses local people to put together the itineraries. As a traveler you’re more likely to get better suggestions and experiences from someone who knows more about the destination you’re going to. We would definitely consider using them again and recommend them to others.
Reg J.
Costa Rica Adventure
We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica. I’m not a seasoned traveler and I was a bit nervous with choosing the right travel team. Anywhere exceeded my expectations. Every question I asked was immediately answered and the entire process from beginning to end was flawless. I’m so impressed that I don’t mind if you want to use me as a reference. I’m looking forward to my next trip with Anywhere. Thank you for helping knock of one of my bucket list items.
Chris C.
 It was just so fun for me to be able to relax.
 when we traveled with nine of us to Costa Rica and there were multiple pickups at the airport and different people arriving at different times and all of these moving parts.  Different groups of us could go in different directions and it was flawless. All of those details were flawless. The transfers, the bookings, all of the hotels were exactly what I hoped they would be.
Michelle K.
Costa Rica Journey
This was our first time using Anywhere, and looking back, I’m genuinely glad we did. We were traveling as a group of six families to Costa Rica for a week, and managing something like that on our own would have been stressful. Instead, the entire trip felt smooth, organized, and honestly enjoyable from start to finish. Harold was the one who put everything together for us, and he made a real difference. Before the trip even started, we had several changes—typical for a big group—and he handled all of them patiently and without ever making it feel like a burden. He was always quick to respond, clear in communication, and just very easy to work with. But what really stood out to me was how present he was during the trip. It didn’t feel like we were just handed an itinerary and left on our own. He was checking in, making sure our drivers showed up, our activities were on track, and that everything was going as planned. On the rare occasion something was even slightly off, he would already be on it, updating us before we even had to ask. We were there over Easter weekend, and despite it being a holiday, he was still available and responsive. That kind of commitment is rare, and it didn’t go unnoticed by any of us. Because of him and the support from Anywhere, we were able to actually relax and enjoy time with our families instead of worrying about logistics. It felt like someone genuinely had our back throughout the trip. I don’t usually write reviews, but this experience felt worth sharing. Truly grateful for how everything turned out, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Anywhere—and especially Harold—to anyone planning a trip like this. We’ll definitely be coming back to them for future travels.
Praneeth M.
Partners in Travel
 I saw mention of Anywhere in the Lonely Planet guide, and so I went online and was like, what's the harm. What attracted us was not the, the primary or the typical tourist things. We had such a fantastic experience in Costa Rica and felt safe the whole time.
Phil and Kim C.
Costa Rica Vacation
Vicente planned a custom trip that was perfect for our interests. The transportation was on time and super kind and courteous at every transition. The hotels were great and all of the tour guides were knowledgeable and interested in sharing their natural resources and teaching visitors about the region. This is the third time I’ve used Anywhere Costa Rica and the trips have always been seamless and a lot of fun.
Jennifer T.
Anywhere.com excelled in the chaos.
As a customer, I’ve found it rare to feel truly taken care of by the company you’re buying from. Our recent Costa Rica trip (4 adults, 5 young kids) was a reminder of what that looks like. I used Anywhere.com instead of planning it myself, and everything ran smoothly until our Delta Air Lines return flight was unexpectedly canceled. Anywhere’s local team jumped in immediately to help and stayed close until we were safely home. In a world optimized for automation and scale, that level of ownership stands out.
Lucy B.
Costa Rica Adventure
Gema planned a perfect itinerary. It was a surprise trip for my husband who did not know the itinerary (or destination for that matter) till the airport! We added an activity mid trip and took one away. Everything was smooth and worked out great!
Michele S.
Costa Rica Trip
Thank you thank you. You did amazingly perfect! Our ride back to Liberia with Andres aka Freddie was superb! Best driver of all rides! So happy with every place visited. Loved the sunshine and heat in Tamarindo 😎 Couldn’t have been better! Thanks again
Yvonne v.
Costa Rica Journey
Thank you to Harold! We had a fantastic trip to Costa Rica!! Every detail was looked after and we felt confident doing our self drive holiday. Harold was easy to get in touch with throughout our entire trip! This is our 2nd Anywhere.com trip and we are already dreaming about the next one 💗💗 Thanks again, Matt and Fran
Matt &.
Costa Rica Experience
This was our family's first time using anywhere.com and going to Costa Rica. It was such a fantastic experience, we are now shopping other countries to use anywhere again. They were professional, reliable, punctual, kind, responsive and honestly a built in sense of security when traveling somewhere new with little kids. The excursions were top-notch and not mainstream which is what we wanted to get a better emersion to the culture. Would definitely, and am already starting to share this company with friends and family. Thank you, Anywhere!!
Rachel C.
Use them for your next trip!
I am so happy I found this travel agency to help me plan my honeymoon to Costa Rica! We flew into San Jose and drove straight to Manuel Antonio. Wow this city was so gorgeous it’s a rainforest that comes right up to the beach so the best of both worlds. The resort we stayed at was amazing as was all suggested by Braunny. We then drove to La fortuna and stayed at another great resort with natural hot springs. We ended a few hours north in Playa Conchal and then flew out of Liberia. I think this was such a good itinerary and I couldn’t have planned it on my own. We also were able to Whatsapp Anywhere.com at any time on the trip if we had questions but we never needed to. Every excursion and transportation they planned for us was perfect they all had great service and picked us up on time we couldn’t have been happier! I would use this company again for sure!
Jennifer B.
Costa Rica Getaway
Anywhere.com is like an old-fashioned travel agency with a high-tech website. They provide a personal touch through their trip advisors with both recommendations and alternatives. I was skeptical, so much so that I confirmed every hotel reservation independently before I made my final payment. I am happy to say it was an amazing experience. Every Ecolodge we stayed at was terrific. Every shuttle connection was on time, clean, modern and usually included food. Every excursion was a wonderful adventure. We tried rafting, hanging bridges, zip line, turtle watching, chocolate making, hiking and snorkeling. And I would do it all again. To be completely honest, one guide was totally lame but 5 out of 6 isn't bad. All of the other guides were really knowledgeable. I have already recommended Anywhere.com to both friends and strangers. I would definitely use this company again.
Sheila C.
Costa Rica Adventure
He designed the perfect trip for our group of 5 and we all agreed that it was just right for us. The excursions were led by naturalists who knew their stuff and helped us get the most out of our visit. Rafting safari and suspended bridge outings had guides that spoke fluent English and had great senses of humor. Vicente was always responsive and fit every day to our interests.
Sharon P.
Costa Rica Trip
Braunny and the team did an excellent job providing detailed instructions. The excursions were safe, classy and top notch. I will recommend Anywhere and Braunny to all my friends traveling to Costa Rica in the future.
Brian V.
Costa Rica Journey
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Anywhere.com! From start to finish, they took all the stress out of planning our trip. Jessica created a foolproof itinerary tailored to our interests, and every detail—from transportation to tours—was perfectly coordinated. What really stood out was their ongoing support throughout the trip. Anytime we had a question or needed help, she was just a message away. They even helped us add an additional tour mid-trip with zero hassle! I can’t recommend them enough—especially if you're planning a trip to Costa Rica. They’re true experts in the region and made our vacation seamless, exciting, and unforgettable. Don’t think twice—book with Anywhere.com!
Karma A.
Costa Rica Experience
There were so many activities to choose from within our budget. I loved the option to add/change activities and transfers even after the payment deadline. I also loved that other staff members would respond to emails if David was off/away.
Faith A.
It was amazing and I had an incredible experience.
Appreciated the contact during my trip. Had most incredible trip, your service listened to what I wanted and fulfilled my bespoke itinerary. The app style in the way the itinerary is prepared & how it was live during my travel was fantastic. Great how you were also easily contactable during my trip
Vanessa R.
Costa Rica Getaway
This trip was the best family vacation ever! I did things that had I planned on my own vacation, I wouldn’t have done. It took the research and time out of my hands and they took care of it all and made an amazing itinerary for my family of 4. I would definitely use them again!
Norma S.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars Aug 27, 2024 Verified Amazing! Trustworthy, attention to detail, easy and considerate.
I used Anywhere.com to book a holiday in Costa Rica for myself and my two young teen daughters Aug 2024. Yahaira was amazing: helpful, insightful and nothing was too much trouble. She listened to what we wanted and improved upon it. The attention to detail from the company was second to none. I had a call a few days before we left, to run through everything. We stayed in 5 different locations and had a mix of bus, private car and boat travel involved and every handover was on time and every person we dealt with checked all the details meticulously. We always felt well looked after and in safe hands. All the hotels were great, the trips and tours were absolutely amazing. It was a holiday of a lifetime that I had never thought possible to do safely and easily as a single mum travelling with 2 daughters. I have recommended them to all my family and friends. I would 100% use again!!
Alicia F.
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