Pacific Trade Winds S.A. is based in Nuevo Arenal de Tilaran, Costa Rica. We regularly visit and inspect the hotels and tour operators that we work with.  We do this to ensure our clients receive the best possible services available. We have assisted thousands of clients by turning their Costa Rica dreams into a reality.  We have a network of literally hundreds of hotels, tour operators and transportation companies country wide.

Certifications & Recognitions:

A) We are certified members of the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT). Visit the official ICT website www.visitcostarica.com and search through the "Tour Operators" section under the letter "P" for "Pacific Trade Winds".

B) We are members of the Costa Rica National Chamber of Tourism (CANATUR) - Visit www.canatur.org and type "Pacific Trade Winds SA" in the search box.

C) We are members of TIDS, “Travel Industry Designator Service”.  The purpose for TIDS is to distinguish reputable travel providers in Central America; http://www.iata.org/ps/certification/tids/index.htm

D) We are members of ASTA, the American Society of Travel Agents #900185097;  http://www.asta.org

E) We are .Travel authenticated; http://www.travel.travel

F) We are members of the International Ecotourism Society; http://www.ecotourism.org

G) We are members of Trust Earned Travel; http://www.tet.org/sealholder/costaricavacation4me.php

H) We are member of the Titi Conservation Alliance for Sustainable Development; http://www.monotiti.org

I) Our company name is Costa Rica Vacation Pac, which is a subsidiary of Pacific Trade Winds Sociedad Anonima #3-101-488098 (this is our Costa Rica Incorporation name & number).  We are registered with the Costa Rica Ministerio de Hacienda as a Costa Rica Travel Agency by Document #1401014016184, Code #630402;  https://www.hacienda.go.cr

A few of the reasons that our clients choose our services:

A) Accountability: We are located in Costa Rica, providing support and emergency travel assistance.

B) We personally choose our accommodations and tour operators based on experience, not by their website or price.

C) Airport greeting and private transportation on your first & last day to maximize your stay in Costa Rica.

D) Flexibility to adjust to your needs and desires, as all vacations are private.

E) No fine print.  What you see is what you get.  When we provide a price, it is the final price.  All of our exciting vacations include: travel assistance, all domestic transportation, tours & accommodations as described in the itinerary.  The 13% sales & turismo taxes are also included in all rates.

For these reasons and many more, our clients choose our services.  I hope this information has been beneficial in planning your vacation.  Please contact us with any further questions or when you are ready to turn your Costa Rica dreams into a reality.

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