TRAVEL AGENCIES: There are at lease 3 types of travel agencies in Costa Rica. You should choose the one you need for your arrangements. Some of them offers international packages and other are dedicated to the local market. There are also Tour Operators that provide the services in the field.
Receptive Agency: This agencies promote and make direct sales to the client in another country. They will sell you the package, will charge you for it and will take care of all payment and deposit before you arrival.
Travel Agency: This agencies have the ability to and have the authorize by IATA to sale airline tickets. These types of agency can also sale trip and packages in other countries as well.
The Tour Operator: This agencies are the one that operate the tour and actually offer the service. They have expert guides that posses the knowledge of the area and the flora and fauna.
If you are looking for a travel agency to buy an airline ticket, or perhaps take a trip package as a family in the country or travel to another Country, this is where you will find everything related to it and more.