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The trip of a lifetime! We went on a trip with Jose through Zaney Travel in February, a great time to visit Costa Rica. My dad and I requested to fill our itinerary with as many activities as possible and Jose reached far beyond our expectations. We were doing 2-3 activities per day, with top-notch tour guides. We went hiking, horseback riding, ATVing, zip lining, kayaking, snorkeling, and SO much more. Jose had so many stories to share and knew a lot about the country’s history and wildlife. We really got a great feel of the country’s culture traveling with Jose and it was the trip of a lifetime.

Amazing Tour of Costa Rica From the planning stages to the last day of our tour, Jose helped us realize our dream vacation. We told him what types of things we were interested in, and he suggested others we hadn't thought of. He was knowledgeable about the history of Costa Rica and was able to communicate it to us in an engaging way. He did all of our bookings on tours and guides. The guides he booked were amazing. They helped us to spot animals and plants that we would have never seen without them. Jose drove us all over . We felt extremely safe, comfortable, and entertained the whole time. He was easy to contact when we had questions about the areas we were visiting. If you want an unforgettable vacation to Costa Rica, contact DMC Passport Adventures.

Trip of a lifetime From the moment we started planning our trip with Jose he became our friend. Throughout our 15 days he guided us through Costa Rica’s culture and history. His vast knowledge was impressive. We visited Arenal, Monteverde and Jaco. He accompanied us as we experienced seeing volcanoes, the cloud forest, beaches, waterfalls , wildlife and local cuisine. We spent a day on a catamaran and several beaches. He reserved our hotels, booked our excursions, and drove us around. He made the trip so much easier and by having him with us we saw so much more and learned a tremendous amount. It truly was a trip of a lifetime and Jose/ Passport Adventures are to be thanked for that.

AMAZING TRIP WITH JOSE FROM PASSPORT ADVENTURES!! Jose Mendez was our tour guide for our first trip to Costa Rica (May 2022). We did not have to worry about driving, hotel transfers, local tours or where to eat. Jose knows all the best places and entertains you with Costa Rica’s history and culture along the way (with quite a few funny jokes along the way!)Our three favorite day trips organized by Jose were: 1. A fantastic nature tour of Manuel Antonio Park with Socio, who is a genius and knows everything about all the animals in the park;2. An awesome tour of a cacao farm, at La Mona Golosa, with the owner Diego. We roasted cacao beans, ground them up, and had many choices of delicious additions to include in the chocolate tastings; and 3. Super fun hike at Arenal 1968 park to see the lava from the Arenal volcano and the gorgeous views from the top. We had a spectacular visit to Costa Rica, and we highly recommend Jose for any trips to Costa Rica!

Trip of a lifetime We traveled for a week with Jose throughout the Arenal Volcano area, Jaco, and Manuel Antonio National Park. Jose quickly became not only a guide, but a friend too. He has a passion for what he does and makes every excursion even more interesting with his vast knowledge of the area. He is wonderful with teens and kept them engaged and interested our whole trip. I highly recommend hiring Jose to guide you in Costa Rica!

Passport Adventures is THE BEST! Jose is an absolutely incredible human being and guide. His knowledge and enthusiasm for life are unmatched. I've traveled a lot, and I 100% would suggest traveling with Jose no matter who you are. He adapts to your needs, and is deeply passionate about showing you his beautiful country. Jose and Passport Adventure is guaranteed to provide you an incredible Costa Rican vacation.

Amazing. The bird walk Jose took me on was amazing. I saw 32 toucans. If you go to Costa Rica, you need to have Jose as your concierge. He is incredibly responsive to your needs, he knows everyone and will get you the best experience from seeing crocodiles, rafting, hikes or restaurants. He is the best. Don’t waste your time looking anywhere else. Thanks, Jose. Dennis

The MOST AMAZING TIME I don’t know how to even began explaining the amazing trip that I was taken on. Jose literally drove us everywhere! And he said yes to everything that we wanted to do, He always advised us on the best routes possible to save us time all the while he was able to show us the beautiful scenery A Costa Rica. He even at one point took us to a spa and when we decided we wanted to bike back into town to see the beautiful coast of Porta Viejo, Jose had bikes ready for us as we finished up our massages. I can’t explain the amount of information this man knows about this country and many neighboring ones. I would recommend you booked him If you wanted to be treated like royalty while also learning so much and getting to experience so much!

What a great Adventure Jose is a great person. He and his employees makes you feel so welcome. They took care of us so mush that we were really excited with the tours.

Jose and Passport Adventures From the moment my husband and I met Jose he became like family to us. He made our journey so memorable and special