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 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 the Rio Perlas Resort & Spa 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!
“Best Program Ever! Beautiful resort, great food, beautiful sunsets, wide variety of people, program, events.”
trip length & dates
10 days, 9 nights
PASSOVER 2026: 1 - 10, April
PRE-NIGHT: Tuesday, 31 March (Rio Perlas)
POST-PROGRAM TRIP: Friday, 10 April - Sunday, 12 April (Rio Perlas)
“Lovely low-key and warm environment created by the staff.”
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!
“We have been to other Pesach programs & this one was the best, Cant beat Costa Rica, Pura Vida.”
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
Rio Perlas Resort & Spa
This beautiful 59 room resort - The Rio Perlas Resort & Spa - is a ravishing property, Among the finest Rainforest hotels in Costa Rica - set in the beautiful and legendary Orosi Valley, close to San José and represents the only Mountain & Spa destination in the area. The Perlas River runs through the resort & the exclusive Río Perlas Thermal Resort & Spa is surrounded by tropical gardens of the rain and cloud forest.
Many natural attractions surround this property such as: Tapantí National Park, the Irazú Volcano, the Turrialba Volcano, the Arqueological Reserve of Guayabo, the Pacuare and Reventazón Rivers, the Lankaster Gardens, the Ujarrás Valley, and much more!
The resort is a truly magical setting for an all-inclusive blend of the familiar and the exotic!
Scholar in Residence • Rabbi Elimelech Goldberg
Rabbi 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
- Rafting
- Aqua Calienta Hot Spring
- Beach Day
Pre-night (31 March):
Airport pickup, next day Siyum Bechorim, breakfast, Biur Chametz, and tour.
Kashrut • Rabbi Yitzchak Prober
Rabbi 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!
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: in Liberia, pricing in chart.
- Post Passover Weekend: in Rio Perlas Resort & Spa, 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, cable television, WiFi connection, mini refrigerator, security box, night tables and chairs, house phone, closet, laundry service and concierge. (the furthest room from the dining area/lobby is five 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
| Room | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard room for single | $9,500 per room |
| Standard room for 2 people | $11,500 per room |
| Standard room for 3 people | $13,000 per room |
| Standard room for 4 people | $14,500 per room |
| Pre-Night in Rio Perlas | $300 per adult | $100 per child |
| Post-Passover in Rio Perlas | $750 per adult | $300 per child |
| Cribs | No Charge | Cots | $200 |
Schedule:
Tue 31 March - Optional Pre-Night in Rio Perlas:
Check in. Program starts with BBQ dinner and orientation.
Wed 1 April - Erev Passover - Excursion
Program starts with lunch and orientation. Children’s pre Seder art project. First Seder this evening.
Thu 2 April - Yom Tov I:
Morning services followed by a festive kiddush. Lunch - choose from a traditional meat meal & a fun Passover Pizza station at the Dairy Dining Area. Second Seder in the evening.
Fri 3 April - Yom Tov II:
Morning services followed by a festive kiddush. Lunch - we have both a traditional meat meal & a fun Passover Pizza station at the Pool Bar.Shabbat services and dinner in the evening.
Sat 4 April - Shabbat (Chol Hamoed):
Morning services followed by festive Kiddush. Shabbat lunch.
In the evening, after Havdalah, pick up your tour swag & confirm your pre-selected tour choices for the week.
Sun 5 April (Chol Hamoed):
Full day excursion.
Mon 6 April (Chol Hamoed):
Full day excursion.
Tue 7 April (Chol Hamoed):
Half Day excursion.
Wed 8 April - Yom Tov VII:
Yom Tov with services, kiddush and lunch
Thu 9 April - Yom Tov VIII:
Yom Tov with services, kiddush and lunch. After Havdalah enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican Chametz dinner!
Fri 10 April - Departure or Optional Post-Program in Rio Perlas:
Thank you for joining Costa Rica Kosher Adventures Passover program!
We hope to see you again soon.
For those joining us for the post-passover program - this is a half day tour.
Sat 11 April - Optional Post-Program:
Enjoy an addtional Shabbat with Chometz in this unique part of world!
Sun 12 April - Optional Post-Program Departure:
In the morning enjoy an adventure in the Rio Perlas area before departure to San Jose Airport - if your flight's in the afternoon.
We will accommodate ALL flight departure times with our free transfers.
- Davening times, class times, topics and full descriptions of each adventure or trip
will be distributed post enrollment. - Our Tour Menu will be provided post registration.
- All tours are included in the package price
- Program is all-inclusive: All taxes, tips, fees & gratuities are included.
- Airport transfers in San Jose (SJO 1-1.5
hours from resort) are also included.* Schedule is subject to change.