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Passover Program in Costa Rica

Passover 2025

This Passover surround yourself in the natural wonder of Costa Rica.

Join us at an entirely kosher beach resort to experience a unique Passover vacation like no other!
Enjoy delicious Glatt Kosher for Passover dining under strict Kosher supervision, Seder nights, on-site synagogue, plus exciting guided excursions & activities. Our expansive property allows private spaces for each family.

This Passover join Costa Rica Kosher Adventures for a unique holiday travel experience. From swimming in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, to treetop zip lining, to gliding through the rainforest on a canopy tour, to getting covered in volcanic mud at a natural hot spring volcano spa, you’ll be surprised by how many fun activities you’ll find as you explore this “little green country.”

Again this year, we are celebrating Passover in Costa Rica – one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations. Unlike most Passover programs, which take place at a high-rise hotel and are centered on the food service, our program at both the Casa Conde Hotel eco-beach-resort and El Mangroove Hotel offers the perfect place to experience Costa Rica and a unique Passover program
amidst inspiring natural beauty. With our years of experience as the leader in kosher travel to Costa Rica be assured that a Passover program with CRKA will provide memories which will last a lifetime!

 

trip length & dates

11 days, 10 nights

PASSOVER DATES: 11 April – 21 April, 2025
PRE-NIGHT: Thursday, 10 April (Casa Conde Hotel)

Please note that our Passover 2025 program is an additional night due to the first Seder falling on a Saturday night.

 

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Costa Rica Kosher Adventures Passover Experience

Since 1994 Costa Rica Kosher Adventures has developed and run unique and custom group Passover programs for thousands of satisfied participants. Again this year, we are celebrating Passover in Costa Rica – one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations. Unlike most Passover programs, which take place at a high-rise hotel and are centered on the food service, our program offers the perfect place to experience Costa Rica and a unique Passover program amidst inspiring natural beauty. With our years of experience as the leader in kosher travel to Costa Rica be assured that a Passover program with CRKA will provide memories which will last a lifetime!

On-site activities:  Apart from the on-site resort amenities, CRKA has developed exciting low-impact nature-based activities for all ages during the holiday. These include:

  • Guided nature walks
  • Bird & wildlife watching
  • Naturalist and ecologist series
  • Study & lecture program
  • Daf Yomi & private learning
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Hotels

Nestled in the unspoiled ecological paradise that is Costa Rica, Hotel Casa Conde and El Mangroove Hotel are a truly magical setting for an all-inclusive blend of the familiar and the exotic. These beach-side resorts are located on one of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica, Playa Panama, and is the ideal starting point for visits to the nearby national parks, rainforest reserves and dive sites. These hotels lie along the country’s beautiful Pacific coastline and yield breathtaking panoramic views of the
ocean where many water sports can be enjoyed including fishing, swimming, and windsurfing.

Both hotels are within the Eruv and it is a five minute walk between the properties. CRKA takes over the whole of Casa Conde. Rooms are offered at El Mangroove. The location is only 30 minutes from Liberia International Airport in Guanacaste. Each comfortable room has private balcony or patio with shared ocean view, spacious bathrooms with bathtub, air conditioning, cable television, WiFi connection, two full size beds, mini bar, security box, night tables and chairs, phone, closet, laundry service and concierge. Handicap rooms are available upon request..

Scholar in Residence • Rabbi Elimelech GoldbRabbi Goldberg is the Rabbi Emeritus of the Young Israel of Southfield and is a sought after speaker for communities around the world. The rabbi is a musmach of the Rav, Harav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveichik, and a graduate of Yeshiva University. Rabbi Goldberg is also well known for founding Kids Kicking Cancer which is now lowering the pain of over 3,000 very sick children a year in four countries. He is the only person to ever appear on the cover of Ami magazine and in People magazine in the same year! Rabbi G., as he is referred to by the children, has received the nation’s highest award in community public health from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and serves as a clinical assistant professor in pediatrics at Wayne State School of Medicine. His work in lowering stress of children and adults has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN Top Ten Heroes, the Early Show, the Today Show and hundreds of other major media outlets.

Freedom from stress and learning simple tools that will allow you to live longer and better are taught by Rabbi Goldberg, free for all of our guests, throughout the holiday.
Trips & Adventures

Chol Hamoed Trips:
(included in regular pricing – subject to change)

  • National Park Experience
  • Zip Line Adventure
  • Ocean Boating Trip
  • Africa Mia Safari Park
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Kashrut • Rabbi Yitzchak Prober

Rabbi Prober HeadshotRabbi Prober is the Chief Rabbi of Costa Rica. He is a former Dayan in the Beit Din of Mexico and trained with the most respected American kashrus experts for kashrus supervision.   All the mashgichim are similarly trained and are meticulous in controlling all aspects of koshering and ongoing supervision. Joel Weinberger, the owner and manager of Costa Rica Kosher Adventures is a noted and highly respected kashrus administrator in the US and abroad.  All products are Glatt Kosher and yoshon. All cheeses are cholov yisrael (milk is difficult to bring in to the country and is kosher cholov akum. For those who will require cholov yisrael milk ie. to add to coffee, please let us know.)

For any specific kashrus questions or concerns please email Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg.

Dining, Kashrut & Supervision

Unique to CRKA is our ability to prepare delicious Glatt Kosher for Passover cuisine in exotic destinations off the beaten path under strict supervision. Our master chefs specialize in nutritious, well-balanced and beautifully prepared and presented meals, prepared in separate meat and dairy kitchens. We take full advantage of our natural surroundings; in Costa Rica our menus are reflective of the local cuisine, including using a large variety of the area’s world renowned fresh fruits and vegetables.

All food and standards for the program will be Glatt Kosher LePesach (Gebrochts): all wine is Mevushal, Shmura Matza & Cholov Yisroel products available upon request. Supervision will be under the auspices of the local Centro Israelita and Chief Rabbi of Costa Rica, Rabbi Yitzchak Prober.

ACTIVITIES, AMENITIES & EXCURSIONS

A CRKA Passover adventure includes much more than a hotel and food. We take care of every aspect of your vacation including:
All delicious meals, Seders & snacks under strict Glatt Kosher for Passover supervision:

  • All delicious meals, Seders & snacks under strict Glatt Kosher for Passover supervision.
  • On-site synagogue for daily Minyanim.
  • Daf Yomi and multiple Shiurim
  • In depth seminars in breathing and meditative techniques
  • Airport transfers.
  • Suitable eco-oriented activities & speakers during the holiday.
  • Guided bird watching & wildlife walks.
  • two and a half days of guided adventures during Chol Hamoed.
  • Kid’s Camp (During Shabbat and festival days only)
  • Inspiring, life changing lectures and experiences.
  • Full use of hotel amenities including pools, beach, childrens playground, pingpong, wireless internet access, hair dryer, plus more!
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Testimonials
  • “Liz, the chef, was outstanding! She prepared delicious, varied meals that were enjoyed by everyone.”
  • “By the end of the trip, it felt like we were traveling with mishpocha.”
  • “We had a great time with great people!”
  • “Could not be more impressed with the hospitality, friendliness & overall amazingness of everyone at CRKA!”
  • “What a pleasure having everything arranged. Transportation, excellent activities, great kosher meals, friendly staff, wonderful guides, great group of participants. Wonderful trip!!”
  • “Very family friendly and so flexible: the staff accommodated everything we could have possibly wanted, and the food was incredible!”
  • “The guests were friendly and diverse, and I feel that I will stay in touch with many of them. The Rabbi and his wife made the family trip so much more spiritual & heimish for our family. The trips (rafting & zip lining) felt like I was a kid again!”
  • “CRKA is a professionally run operation. It attracts a diverse an interesting group of people interested in both, Judaism and nature. We felt right at home.”
  • “The activities on this tour are some of the best places I’ve ever been to.”
  • “Great tour- filled with fun activities – we were kept very busy!”
pricing info

Price is per room – maximum of 4 persons per room – no exceptions.

 INCLUDES all tips, taxes and service charges.

*Please note prices are subject to change.

  • Cribs & Extra cots available on request
  • Pre-night program: At the Casa Conde Hotel, pricing in chart.
  • Post Passover Weekend: At the Crowne Plaza, Pricing in chart
  • Price includes: 2 1/2 days of touring
  • Price does not include: Airfare, optional tours, and miscellaneous items.

 

the rooms 

Each comfortable room has a private balcony or patio, spacious bathrooms with walk in showers, air conditioning, cable plasma television, WiFi connection, two Queen size beds, mini refrigerator, security box, night tables and chairs, house phone, closet, laundry service and concierge. (the furthest room from the dining area/lobby is seven minutes.)

Handicap rooms available upon request.

 

medical preparation

No immunizations are required on the Costa Rica program, though we suggest you ask your doctor if you have any concerns. Our programs are fairly active and you should be in good physical health. If a problem should arise we are always in close proximity to a medical center. A travel insurance policy is highly recommended. Covid requirements change frequently please check the below link for the most up to date information.

https://www.visitcostarica.com/en/costa-rica/planning-your-trip/entry-requirements

Pricing

Room Cost
Standard room for 2 people $12,500 per room
Standard room for 3 people $13,750 per room
Standard room for 4 people $15,000 per room
Family Suite
(Includes a Master King Suite & 2 Superior Queen bedded rooms, all joined by a private entry doorway)
$52,000
Thursday Pre-Night $250 per adult | $150 per child
Superior Room Upgrade $3,500
Master Suite Upgrade $10,000
El Mangroove, Bark Suite Upgrade $5,000
Infant | $600 includes crib Cots | $200

 

2 Reviews for Costa Rica Kosher Adventures 2025 Passover Program in Costa Rica

Nathan

1 Reviews

great pessach trip

5.0/ 5

Venue: We had a great time. The hotel was beautiful with an excellent view on a quiet beach. The grounds were well maintained. It was hot outside but there were great places to cool down and always refreshments that were delicious and refreshing, on yom tov and shabbas. There was lots to do around the hotel including walking on the beach, swimming in the pools, attending the excellent talks, walking in the mangroves next door or relaxing and even taking a break and watching a movie in our hotel room. On grounds we saw: monkeys, parrots, parakeets, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, vultures, armadillos, owls, flycatchers, many iguanas, a skunk (once), and I am sure there were more animals that I cant think of Food: the food was excellent. all meals had lots of options so everyone could find something they liked. The highlights were carving a perfectly seared tuna and separately the red snapper. Other great meals included the short ribs. The omelet station was always popular but everything was delicious. Personally, I was excited to see all of the local fruits and vegetables they featured in all the meals. I said a Shehechiyanu everyday. Service: The staff was incredible. Carolina and Emily not only helped out with the children, they genuinely loved spending time with them. They were always watching someone’s child whether asked to or not. The kids ran to them on every excursion and that would give me and my wife an appreciated breather. The wait staff and hotel staff were incredibly accommodating. Within a couple of days they knew my family by our first names and would even find condiments and other things we routinely asked for before we arrived at our table. Only complaint is that they occasionally ran out of towels, but they would get them right away if you needed them. Activities: the activities were great. They were easy to do, they provided snacks and drinks at every location so you did not have to plan anything, even if you had young kids. Everything was close to the hotel and very fun. They also offered two trips on most days so you could pick your preference and even divide up your family if necessary. The waterfall was incredible as was the boat trip. Considerations: costa rica is hot but very bearable. bring more sunscreen than you think you need. bring lots of mosquito repellent and wear long sleeves at night, it can get a little buggy.

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Elliot

1 Reviews

Incredibly Special

5.0/ 5

We always wanted to visit Costa Rica so we took a chance on the CRKA pesach program. We had a most amazing experience!! The program had about 150 people with lots of geographic and hashkafic diversity. Yet, everyone bonded over what we had in common and by day three we all felt like one big and very happy family. Our room type was a family suite and while the weather runs hot in Costa Rica this time of year, the rooms were very cool and comfortable. There was plenty of space in the room and the amenities were lovely. The grounds are beautiful with two great pools (one had a mechitza erected around it with separate swim hours for men and women. We were able to enjoy private Sedarim in our suite with amazing waiter service. In addition tonthe waiters, the entire staff at the hotel are the nicest, most accomodating people. Liz, the head.chef, worked miracles meal after meal. The location is close to many of Costa Ricas natural visitor attractions. Our. Family enjoyed horseback riding on the beach, zip lining, atv, animal adventures boating, rafting and a gorgeous waterfall and natural swim hole. Some people arranged their own private tours and outings. The wildlife is all around you – monkeys in the trees, iguanas roaming the grounds, exotic birds and more. We were extremely pleasantly surprised by the ruach and ruchniyus brought by Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg and his family. Very inspiring classes, divrei Torah and davening. They even set up CME credit for those who could use them. Our whole family has great Hakaras HaTov to Joel (Yoel) and the entire Weinberger family for planning such a warm and incredible pesach experience and so much thoughtful attention to detail. Thank you!

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  • Nearest Airports to your Passover Hotel:LIR Liberia
  • Passover Programs Catering / Chef:Lizzy Grynspan, San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Pesach Programs Scholar in Residence:Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg, Founder- KIds Kicking Cancer
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