Dive the Americas Reviews 45

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing trip planned by DTA! We went to a more off the beaten path hotel, and they got us the best price and planned some activities I never would have thought to do. 10/10 reccommend

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DTA gave us a PERFECT week in Costa Rica! We had great excursions in the jungles where we saw animals we'd never dream of seeing anywhere else, oceanside accommodations that had sloths, sunsets, and p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vanessa and the Dive America Team deserves an award for 'BEST TRAVEL PLANNERS.' We highly recommend them for planning your trip to Costa Rica or anywhere in Latin America. They provided expert adv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My family had an amazing time over the winter holiday break in Costa Rica. Vanessa and her team planned out our entire trip, booked our excursions with amazing local companies and offered many resourc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing trip planned by DTA

Amazing trip planned by DTA! We went to a more off the beaten path hotel, and they got us the best price and planned some activities I never would have thought to do. 10/10 reccommend

January 29, 2026
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Hi Jake! Thank you for trusting us to help you with this trip for you and your parents. It's always a joy to work with you. Pura vida!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Most awesome anniversary trip!

Most awesome anniversary trip!! Thanks to Melanie, Kathleen, and team, our adventures were amazing - from sunset sailing, ATV riding, rainforest night hike, and more! The highlight of our trip was the boutique hotel recommendations- we loved Amor! Service and food quality was outstanding! First time we used a travel planner and now won't be the last time! I loved how easy it was to tell them what we wanted, our budget, and timeframe. Everything was seamless! Thank you for all the recommendations and priceless memories!

June 27, 2025
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Yen, thank you so much for the incredibly sweet review! It was such a pleasure helping you plan your trip. We're always here for you and can’t wait to help with your next adventure!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Individualized service

Katie fine tuned our trip to fit exactly what we needed! All of our transports and guides were excellent and so informative!! We had an amazing vacation! Highly recommend Dive the Americas for all of your vacation planning needs!

June 21, 2025
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your vacation. We will be waiting when you are ready to schedule your next adventure :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Melanie & Katie did a fantastic job…

Melanie & Katie did a fantastic job answering questions, booking excursions and helping facilitate my 3-week solo trip to Costa Rica.
I stayed in 6 different hotels and except for Marriott near the SJO airport, these were all boutique hotels. The hotels were all very different from each other and I loved all of them!
Both women were involved and knowledgeable about my trip. They were always accessible and made me feel completely comfortable on my travels throughout Costa Rica.
I had absolutely no problems and I felt that the DTA team went above and beyond all my expectations.
The hotels & tour operators they team with (particularly Jacamar) were all great also! Can’t wait to make my way back to the land of Pura Vida!

May 5, 2025
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Terri Jo, it was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your trip to Costa Rica! We absolutely loved following along with the beautiful photos you shared and are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tours, and everything else about your adventure. Thank you again, we are here when you are ready to plan your next getaway!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service and quick replies on what’s app while we were on our trip. If we needed anything we had answers quickly. We had to change hotels and they were great help.

April 20, 2025
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Reply from Dive the Americas

Hi Dana! Thank you so much for taking your time to leave this review for us. I'm so glad to hear you girls enjoyed everything and we could help with the bumps along the way when you were in country. We can't wait to help you plan your next trip! Pura vida :) -DTA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dive the Americas planned a wonderful…

Dive the Americas planned a wonderful and memorable trip, staying within our budget and giving us many options. We had a great balance of excursions and relaxation and never had a worry. Their level of contact was great, especially during the trip. We couldn't have asked for better service.

April 18, 2025
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Mary, thank you so much for your lovely review and we are so happy you enjoyed your time in Costa Rica. We can't wait to see where you go next! -Kathleen, Melanie & DTA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dive Americas is worth every penny in planning our trip

Dive Americas planned the best Costa Rica trip! We are a family of 4 (2-adults and 2-kids, boys 8 and 10) at the time of the trip and our kids loved all the excursions. It was the right balance of things to do and still allowed time to relax. The coordination by the Dive Americas team was on point and everything was planned very well. The hotels they recommended hit the mark and I would highly recommend utilizing their services for a stress free and pre-planned trip to Costa Rica!

April 18, 2025
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Hi Abhi, thank you so much for the thoughtful review and for trusting us with your travel plans, it was truly a pleasure working with you. We really appreciate your feedback on the trip and are so happy you had a great time. We look forward to helping you plan your next adventure.
Pura vida! The DTA team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent!

Every single hotel and tour was excellent. My father called the trip “superb” and he does not compliment easily. The tour guides were amazing. We loved our authentic experiences. The Jacamar services were particularly wonderful.

April 12, 2025
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Hi Sarah, thank you for trusting us with your multi generational trip of a lifetime for your family! We're so glad you had a great time and it exceeded your dads high expectations :) Can't wait to see where you'll head next. Pura vida!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company!

Katie at Dive the Americas created a fantastic trip for us to Costa Rica. Everything was taken care of from transportation, to Airbnb to excursions. We did 3 days of diving and had one adventure zipline day. The price of the whole trip was fantastic as well. Definitely recommend if you are going on a vacation to have this company curate it for you.

March 10, 2025
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So happy to hear you had an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing your experience. We can't wait for the next adventure! Pura vida!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Want to dive in Costa Rica and you don’t know where to start? Trust Dive the Americas to plan and execute an awesome trip for you!

I didn’t have many expectations for this trip, just to have fun, dive, and enjoy Costa Rican food again. Katie put together a trip that hit all the marks and more. She addressed all of our concerns before and throughout our trip. She made sure all accommodations were in order and handled any issues that arose, while still managing to keep our group in order every day. I appreciated the lodgings she booked for us. It had all the amenities we needed, a full kitchen, hot water, and enough space for our large group. It even had a great pool area complete with a bar and a hot tub under the stars. The perfect way to end each night in Costa Rica. She made sure our trip went smoothly and that we were all comfortable. This was a trip of a lifetime! Thank you, Katie, for putting such a fun-filled trip together. I will definitely be booking for trips with you in the future. ¡Pura Vida!

March 3, 2025
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Hi Kristie! Thanks again for the review and all the kind words. We are so happy you had fun on trip and can't wait to plan your next adventure! Pura vida, The DTA team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Vanessa!

Vanessa planned an AMAZiNG trip to Costa Rica for us. It was a trip we had wanted to take for 25 years and she helped us make it a reality. She chose beautiful hotels, such fun activities and guided us through everything. We are so grateful to her!

February 19, 2025
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Thank you so much, Heidi! It was an absolute joy to help bring your dream trip to life. We are so happy you loved the hotels, activities, and the entire experience. Pura vida! The DTA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulously organised

Sandra and I recently visited Costa Rica for the first time, a country I have been dreaming about for many years. Vanessa and her team were able to perform and fullfill.
The live video call was a blessing to meet Vanessa to discuss our wishes.
The in country support was comforting to have and the questions asked along the journey were taken care of promptly.
The wonderful trips were well organised, reliable and the guides were excellent.
Our hotels along the route were fabulous, my favorites being Lagarta in Nosara and the Aguila in Drake Bay, first class!
To put all in a nutshell, we could not have organised our trip any wiser and not knowing the country, the decision to use "Dive the Americas" was a must, we were not disappointed.
One bit of advise when booking a rental car through the company is that when asking for FULL comprehensive insurance, make sure that windshield, tyres and road side recovery are explicitly
noted in the contract, we found it better for peace of mind knowing that all coverage would be dealt with.
Thank you again Vanessa and your team for certainly making my dream come true. I will be back for sure!
Warm greetings to all, Amanda and Sandra

February 5, 2025
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Reply from Dive the Americas

Amanda & Sandra, thank you for your wonderful message! It was a joy to help make your dream trip to Costa Rica a reality. We're so glad you loved the hotels, excursions, and in-country support. We loved all the picture and videos you shared along the way- and how special that you met some of our other travelers on the road!

Costa Rica has a special way of drawing people back—we’d love to welcome you again when the time comes! Pura vida! The DTA team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Costa Rica vacation!

Vanessa did a wonderful job planning our vacation to Costa Rica! We first had a call to discuss the type of trip we wanted to have and excursions we wanted to do. She quickly put together a wonderful itinerary! She was always available for questions and helped us with trip prep. The company has great technology for accessing itineraries and provided so much pre-trip info about travel and packing. It was super helpful and allowed us to feel prepared for our trip.
The Dive The Americas team was also available by WhatsApp during our trip. We had one problem during a hotel stay, messaged them, and they helped us get the problem resolved. It was great to have them so readily available.
Travel agents are the best kept secret! No cost to the travelers, and they know all the best places to go. Vanessa hooked us up with great accommodations, excursions, guides, and private transfers around the country. Having never been to Costa Rica, it would have taken me forever to research all the things she knows so well. I also felt comfortable knowing all our drivers and guides were trustworthy.
Whenever we go back to Costa Rica we will be having Vanessa plan our trip! Highly recommend!

February 1, 2025
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Reply from Dive the Americas

Thank you so much for the review, Steph! We are so happy to hear you had a great time in Costa Rica. We agree- travel agents are the best kept secret, so tell your friends & family! haha. Whenever you are ready to book your next trip in Latin America, we are here to help! Pura vida!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dive The America's was super helpful…

Dive The America's was super helpful and informative! They helped me book my vehicle for my 8 day stay which was great because I was going to be doing a lot of driving throughout the country. They also helped me with booking events such as national parks, snorkeling, and zip line tours.

January 31, 2025
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Thank you for trusting us, Diego :) and for your kind review! Pura vida!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Vanessa

Highly recommend Vanessa ! Organized a fantastic experience for our family to Costa Rica . Always available for answering all my questions prior to and during the trip . Seamless organization of local tours and transfers . Will plan another trip with her .

January 25, 2025
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Hi Sharda, thank you SO much for taking the time to leave us a review. We can't wait to help you plan your next adventure!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unforgettable trip to Costa Rica

My family had an amazing time over the winter holiday break in Costa Rica. Vanessa and her team planned out our entire trip, booked our excursions with amazing local companies and offered many resources to answer all of my questions. I’ve been raving about Vanessa to all my friends and colleagues. Highly recommend putting your trip in her hands.

December 28, 2024
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Reply from Dive the Americas

Tekeema, thank you so much for your review and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your trip in Costa Rica! We can't wait to have you back :) -DTA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vanessa and team made my trip to Costa Rica

Vanessa and team made my trip to Costa Rica. From having a greeter at the airport upon arrival to helping reschedule a tour when a road closure meant staying an extra night in Alajuela, everything went smoothly. Highly recommend Dive the Americas!

December 21, 2024
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Hi Ise! Thank you so much for your words and we're so happy you had a good experience with our team and in one of our favorite countries. Can't wait to have you back in Latin America :) - DTA Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The BEST Planned Trip to Costa Rica!

Vanessa and the Dive America Team deserves an award for 'BEST TRAVEL PLANNERS.' We highly recommend them for planning your trip to Costa Rica or anywhere in Latin America.

They provided expert advice tailored to our interests, saved us time/money, created a personalized itinerary, handled logistics, and offered peace of mind with support before and during our trip. We absolutely LOVE Vanessa and can not wait to plan our next trip with her.

December 10, 2024
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Reply from Dive the Americas

Wow, this is so kind! Thank you so much for trusting us, it was an absolute pleasure helping you with Denise's 40th birthday. We hope it was everything you hoped it would be! Looking forward to planning your next adventure. Pura vida!! The DTA team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Costa Rica trip with kids made easy and comfortable

Vanessa and team made our trip to Costa Rica so easy and comfortable! With a warm and welcoming phone call we were able to share what activities, and comfort level we were looking for in our trip. Every detail was accounted at every level: the itinerary included hotels, friendly and comfortable transportation between the different cities and our activities, plus all the extras you don’t think about: restaurant suggestions, local tips and suggestions, suggested packing lists. Vanessa and team stayed in contact and available throughout our stay. We even received the sweetest welcome notes and a little gift for our kids from Dive the Americas throughout our trip which was unexpected and so thoughtful. Thank you for making our trip amazing! We’ll definitely be back and are already referring Vanessa and Dive the Americas to our friends!

December 7, 2024
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Reply from Dive the Americas

Thank you for your wonderful review! This made our entire team's day!! We're so glad Vanessa could make your Costa Rica trip seamless and memorable. We’re so grateful for your referrals and can't wait to make them feel like VIPs too! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Pura vida!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vanessa and Dive The Americas Highly Recommended

I cannot speak highly enough of Vanessa and Dive The Americas. Vanessa planned a 2 week trip to Costa Rica for us that was perfect. We hit beaches, rain forests, cloud forests, waterfalls and more. Saw tons of wildlife. Every accommodation was just as she described it. Every tour guide and fun, friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Every driver was prompt. She listened to what we wanted far better than any other person we had contacted for trip planning. She and memebers of Dive The Americas were quick to respond to any questions we had before and during our trip. Highly recommend her if you are planning a trip to Costa Rica.

November 1, 2024
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Reply from Dive the Americas

We love to hear about your incredible experience with us, Mary Ann! Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know what a great experience you had start to finish and we can't wait to have you back :) Pura vida!

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