Testimonials Speak for Themselves!

Our philosophy is to do what we love and we know that actions speak louder than words. Check out how others have considered their experience with us- here or on our facebook page!

What Nathan has to say about his family vacation:

Our tour of Costa Rica left us with life long memories. However, the absolute best part of our visit to Costa Rica was choosing the expertise of Jose Antonio & Roxanna Vega’s Tours .

The friendly services provided to my family and I, plus the knowledge of customs and local culture made our time in Costa Rica the most fulfilling we have ever experienced Their extensive knowledge of the countryside and cities took us down the well-known beaten path as well as to the unknown secluded areas that few visitors will ever see. It’s your choice.

I would recommend this tour group to anyone looking for the most professional, positive, safe, and complete vacation package available anywhere in the country. Don’t miss out on your life time dreams and memories. We love and appreciate the phenomenal job they are continuing to do.

Contact us personally for a reference via email. We would be glad to give more information about our amazing experience.

– Nathan Lamberth, Memphis, TN
natbarb2@aol.com

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What American student Daren-Heidi Walker has to say:

We are Spanish students in a local school who needed some time off after a lot of work. So, we decided we were ready for a school break. It was a pleasure to travel with Joya Verde. Their prices are reasonable. They are professional and very nice. They have always arrived on time and took us on several pleasant trips and beautiful places in Costa Rica. They are very helpful and the service is great because we were able to travel safety and practice our Spanish with them and the new people they introduced us to.

Somos estudiantes de español en una escuela de San José y después de mucho trabajo decidimos tomar unas vacaciones. Fue un placer viajar con Joya Verde. Sus precios son razonables. Ellos son profesionales y muy amables. Siempre llegaron a tiempo y nos llevaron en varios viajes agradables y hermosos a diferentes lugares en Costa Rica. Son muy útiles y el servicio es excelente porque pudimos viajar y practicar español.

-May 10, 2010

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What Noah Chutz, a graduate student from American University and The University for Peace has to say:

I spent a year in Costa Rica as a graduate student and a guest of an incredible family in Ciudad Colón. I spoke no Spanish when I arrived and knew very little of Costa Rican culture and lifestyle. I knew of pristine beaches, forested volcanoes and warm weather but little about the people and language that make Costa Rica unique. All of that changed after spending the year with Roxanna Vega and Jose Antonio, and I left with one of the fullest and most rewarding experiences of my life.

Roxanna Vega and Jose Antonio offer the most authentic and direct connection to the people and landscape of Costa Rica. Roxanna is the most amazing Spanish teacher in the country, infusing every lesson with clear grammatical points, hilarious stories and insights into local culture that are so important to making your travels worthwhile. Her Master’s Degree in cultural communication adds a depth to her classes unavailable anywhere else. Jose Antonio provides the most thorough travel opportunities throughout the country at incredible rates. His knowledge of Costa Rica’s natural places and Roxanna’s cultural fluency offer the most enjoyable combination for an unbelievable Costa Rican experience. I guarantee, you will never stop laughing!

-Spring 2010

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What Axel Rungweber, an Attorney from Germany has to say:

When I came to Costa Rica for the first time in 2006, luckily I was introduced to Roxanna. Barely able to speak any spanish I didn’t really like the idea of going back to class as a true beginner. From the very first moment, Roxanna managed to establish an understanding in both directions.I could understand her spanish because of her cristal clear pronunciation and for some mysterious reasons she picked up what I was trying to express. From my perspective, Roxanna has a very unique talent to adapt individually to every students personal vocabulary to make him or her feel comfortable speaking the foreign language. In combination with her deep interest and knowledge of the Costarican culture she also provides an authentic insight into the country. In fact, there is no better teacher for the spanish language and an ambassador for the true Costa Rica that I could imagine.”

Contact Us: joyaverde.cr@gmail.com