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    “Fun ATV Tour from Johnny D”

    We booked an ATV tour with Johnny D while in Playa Del Coco. We briefly walked past his shop where... read more

    Reviewed 12 April 2017
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    “Amazing time with Jose Cruz Tours Papagayo JC phone is 84209247”

    We booked a fishing trip 3 days ago and loved it. We talked with a few locals and they said tours... read more

    Reviewed 28 October 2016
    mike786969
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    Toronto, Canada
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    12 Apr 2017
    “Fun ATV Tour from Johnny D”
    28 Oct 2016
    “Amazing time with Jose Cruz Tours Papagayo JC phone is 84209247”
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    Reviewed 12 April 2017
    Fun ATV Tour from Johnny D

    We booked an ATV tour with Johnny D while in Playa Del Coco. We briefly walked past his shop where he had ATV's and dirt bikes parked out front. He immediately saw us looking at the ATV's and proceeded to try and sell us on...More

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    Reviewed 28 October 2016
    Amazing time with Jose Cruz Tours Papagayo JC phone is 84209247

    We booked a fishing trip 3 days ago and loved it. We talked with a few locals and they said tours papagayo with jose cruz is the best tour guide. So we went with him and caught 8 tuna and 2 mahi mahi and one...More

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    Reviewed 29 August 2016
    WILL THE REAL "JC" PLEASE STAND UP (Be Careful of Impersonators!)

    I am a bit confused, I have had the chance to deal with JOSE CRUZ to help plan and arrange tours for friends and myself. From what I understand the "JC" in the company's name stands for Jose Cruz, so I'm not sure who these...More

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    Reviewed 3 August 2016
    Wonderful time with Johnny D.

    Zip lining and waterfalls tour with swimming and a second day fish with my grandsons. We met Johnny D on the beach and were pleasantly surprised that he was on time and very informative with us and grandkids . Fishing trip with family Jose was...More

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    Reviewed 8 July 2016
    Top tour experience Tours Papagayo JC

    Hi name is Dave I booked couple tours from Tours Papagayo JC for my clients that can to visit Costa Rica for the first time, one of the tours was sport fishing wish Jose got the best capitan that had a great knowledge of the...More

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    Reviewed 5 May 2016 via mobile
    Got our $$ deposit back!

    We typically check TA but didn't plan to do a jungle tour while in Playa del Coco. We ran into Johnny D several times over several days and fell for the pitch. We gave him $60 as a deposit for a boat tour up the...More

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    Reviewed 3 May 2016 via mobile
    This is about Adventure Tours, run by Johnny D.

    'Bumped' into Johnny D after a water taxi ride from Riu Palace to Playa de Coco. He seemed helpful but increasingly determined to get us on an 'unforgettable' trip. It was clear to him that my husband would not be able to walk much distance...More

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    Reviewed 6 April 2016 via mobile
    Had lots of fun

    Johnny is a local, Johhny is friendly, Johnny is eccentric and Johhny is fun! We took an ATV tour with him and his associate Gustavo. They were attentive and gave us a great tour of several beaches and wildlife - got to hand-feed some white-face...More

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    Reviewed 14 November 2014
    Avoid this clown at all costs

    We met the infamous Johnny D in Playa Coco (like many others on here) and got sucked into the store to buy souvenirs. We later found out that the store pays him to attract customers in exchange for him to meet potential clients. But I...More

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    Reviewed 28 July 2014
    Johnny D. Is a Thief and a Scam Artist

    This is Part 1 as to why you should not go with Johnny D. I HOPE you listen to what I have to say so you don't make the same mistake we did and get robbed. If you want to enjoy your adventures and tours...More

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