Costa Rica is ever-growing in popularity, driving more travelers to share their own experiences and recommendations; even if it was only that one time, for one week, in one location. With so much contradictory info online from travelers who have only visited CR once and claim to be experts now on the entire country, it can make planning trickier, leaving you overwhelmed and confused. Essentially, everyone just wants to know the correct info from someone who actually LIVES in the country, right? 

This is where I come in! :) I am your local travel expert for all things Costa Rica! Consider me your Costa Rica Google BFF. I've been curating customized experiences for 3 years now. 

I have traveled Costa Rica extensively since 2016 and officially moved, calling Costa Rica my new home, in 2020. I am happily married to a Tico and live the Pura Vida everyday! :) As a couple, we travel A LOT, staying between luxury hotels, to unique Airbnbs, to multi-day backpacking treks through the jungle. We both are avid hikers, adventure seekers, and are always searching for new and unique places around the country. Being that I live in the country, allows me to explain in further detail to my travelers on specifics such as weather patterns, what regions are best to visit at X time of the year, realistic travel times and expectations, local-only knowledge, debunk frequent misconceptions, and provide insight and recommendations on hotels and tours that I have PERSONALLY experienced. It is like talking to your BFF; no sugar coating, just transparent information without any bias because at the end of the day, everyone has their own travel style. 

If you are looking for an itinerary that not only touches the top tourist attractions, but also incorporates some of the hidden gems as well, then I am your girl! If you are looking for someone to truly listen to your travel preferences, incorporating them into a customized experience, then let's chat! 

Let me show you the real PURA VIDA! :-) 


Who all is traveling? List ages of kids if under 17. 

What are your travel dates? Are they flexible?

What style of accommodations do you prefer? (luxury/boutique/simple, clean, affordable)

What are your travel priorities? What do you hope to get out of this trip?

What type of experiences do you prefer? (rainforest, beach, adventure, culture, party, secluded, family-friendly, etc)

Caitlin Summer