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!
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
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 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
- Ocean Boating Trip
- Africa Mia Safari Park
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: 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
Room | Cost |
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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 |
Schedule:
*subject to change.
Thu 10 April - Optional Pre-Night
Check in. Program starts with dinner and orientation.
Fri 11 April
Program starts with lunch and orientation. Children’s pre Seder art project. Prepare for Shabbat. Friday night services and Shabbat dinner. Note: there is a special arrangement to have Challahs for this meal. The meal itself is completely Passover food.
Sat 12 April - Shabbat
Morning services for regular Shabbat, with any Challah needing to be consumed in the morning - timing TBD. This is the eve of Passover, so no Matza will be served yet.
First Seder in the evening.
Sun 13 April - Yom Tov
Morning services followed by a festive kiddush. Lunch - we have both a traditional meat meal & a fun Passover Pizza station at the Sports Bar.
Second Seder in the evening.
Mon 14 April - Yom Tov
Morning services followed by festive Kiddush. BBQ lunch for all.
In the evening, after Havdalah, pick up your tour swag & confirm your pre-selected tour choices for the week.
Tue 15 April - Thu 17 APril
Chol Hamoed - Tour Days.
Fri 18 April
Chol Hamoed - Tour Day. Eve of Yom Tov.
Sat 19 April - Shabbat
Shabbat and Yom Tov with services, kiddush and lunch.
Sun 20 April - Yom Tov
Morning services with Yizkor followed by festive Kiddush. BBQ lunch for all.
Mon 21 April - Departure
Thank you for joining Costa Rica Kosher Advetnures Passover program!
We hope to see you again soon.
- Davening times and class times and topics 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.
- Your round trip airport transfers in Liberia are also included.
- Schedule is subject to change.