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We made all arrangements through John  Aspinall at Costa Rica Connection. John is a former Costa Rican who specializes in trips to that country. He made all our arrangements and reservations, and things went like clockwork.  (N. Garnick)


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Let us introduce ourselves. We are Costa Rica Connection, a nature and adventure Costa Rica travel agency that specializes in custom trips to Costa Rica, including ecotourism in Costa Rica and Costa Rica tours of all kinds. It is our desire to be your 'connection' to planning and confirming all of your Costa Rica bookings.

Our experience in Costa Rica is what makes us your Costa Rica specialist. Our owner/manager is John Aspinall, a 5th generation "tico" and owner of Costa Rica Sun Tours, a major Costa Rica tour operator in country, and owner of several Costa Rica lodges and hotels. All of our Costa Rica trip advisors are well traveled in Costa Rica, and have worked a combined 30 years planning custom itineraries for clients. Our knowledge, love and enthusiasm for Costa Rica are our strongest assets.

Our US Staff:

John Aspinall
John was born and raised in Costa Rica. He started his own company in Costa Rica 1988 and built it into one of the foremost tour companies in the country, then branched out into the U.S. by purchasing Costa Rica Connection in 1995. Currently he runs both companies with the help of a great group of people. He was awarded the Ecotourism Excellence Award in 2000 from Convservation International. He has been President of the Tour Operators Association in Costa Rica and a member of the Advisory Council for the Recreation & Tourism Department at the California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo.

Lisa Aspinall
Lisa is a Canadian who married a Costa Rican and lived in Costa Rica for 8 years. She helped with the tour business in Costa Rica, and now handles the bookkeeping for Costa Rica Connection.

Jose Carlos Brenes

Jose Carlos Brenes has worked in the Costa Rica travel industry for over 18 years which have granted him an extensive knowledge of the country and its many destinations. He started as a young professional working for local tour operators in Costa Rica, and since moving to the US 10 years ago, he has continued using his experience in helping and educating travelers create ideal and memorable trips.

“Smart consumers are looking for value and the perfect ingredients for their vacations to Costa Rica. Being Costa Rican and part of our fully committed work team, gives me an advantage to guide our customers to achieve their ultimate goal, whether is laying on a deserted beach in the OSA Peninsula or trying to catch a glimpse of the Quetzal in Monteverde. Ultimately our clients’ feedback is what makes us stand out and makes me push forward in offering even greater wealth of places and new products available in Costa Rica. This a brief paragraph of what really pays off when our clients return:

“Jose,
Our trip to Costa Rica, besides having flight problem, was virtually flawless, thanks to your services. Thanks so much for making the accommodations for us and easing our potential travel woes. We filled out an evaluation for Costa Rica Sun Tours, but wanted to be clear that working with you was a smooth and enjoyable process. Please let us know if you want us to provide further feedback. We will certainly recommend you to anyone we know traveling to Costa Rica. It really is a spectacular country”
Thanks again, Lindsay (August 2008)

With my experience and commitment to assuring our clients the ultimate trip to my country, I welcome those looking to get away from life’s pressures and enjoy a little relaxing indulgence in our beautiful Costa Rica.

Feel free to contact me at 1-(800) 345-7422 or email me at jose@crconnect.com If you are in the New York area, you can always visit me at our new office located at 228 East 45th Street, Suite # 1801 New York, NY 10017.

Our custom trips are Costa Rica vacation packages that give you the opportunity to experience and learn about Costa Rica's culture, wildlife, and the environment - while having a great time! Your needs and interests are carefully considered when we research and develop a custom trip itinerary. All of our programs are designed to give you maximum flexibility, unbeatable value and a true taste of the wonders of Costa Rica. You will appreciate the relaxed pace and superb accommodations.

Custom trip planning for individuals and private groups, fixed weekly departures, family trips, high school and college biology groups, bird watching, adventures with nature, honeymoon adventures, fishing, diving, tree top canopy tours, mountain biking tours and rafting tours . Our firm is a Costa Rica specialist because we can help you create the perfect Costa Rica vacation package that perfectly fits you.

Let us help you arrange your Costa Rica vacation and relax in the knowledge that every detail will be taken care of to ensure an unforgettable experience.

We look forward to working with you!

Your Costa Rica Specialists,

The Staff at Costa Rica Connection

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Costa Rica Connection has almost 15 years’ experience organizing Costa Rica tours, and have been leading tours on the ground since 1988. All travel plans are carefully handled and confirmed with our Costa Rica tour operator partners, Costa Rica Sun Tours, located in Costa Rica.

 
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