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Lives in Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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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! :-)
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Hi yall!
I am originally from Texas but personally call Costa Rica my home. Over the past 8 years, I have lived & traveled Costa Rica extensively. I love sharing my passion for Costa Rica in hopes to give someone else a unique and memorable experience that might just change their life like it did mine.
The story of how I ended up in Costa Rica is what many call a fairy tale. It all started in 2016 when I took a semester abroad. I quickly fell in love with the culture, the people, and all the immense amount of adventure and beauty at my fingertips! I was determined to move to Costa Rica one day. Long story short, by the end of my program, I had fallen in love with my host ¨brother¨. A 4 year long-distance relationship and a wild pandemic later closing all borders for nearly a year, I finally boarded that one-way flight to Costa Rica & never turned back! We are now happily married living that Pura Vida!
What I enjoy most about CR is the DIVERSITY! There is always something new to explore & for all types of travelers. The amount of varietal experiences in CR is outstanding! Costa Rica is not a one-stop shop destination; it is a country that will get you hooked and returning soon! :-)
As each year passes, Costa Rica grows in popularity. In fact, Travel & Leisure has claimed Costa Rica as the top travel destination for 2024! With so much info out there on the internet, planning a trip to CR can be particularly overwhelming and confusing. I have seen a lot of info online about CR travel that is simply not accurate. This is usually because the info is coming from 1x blogger visits who simply have not experienced ALL of CR in ALL times of the year. This is when connecting with a local becomes super beneficial -- like me! :)
I would love to be your Costa Rica travel BFF! I'm an open book and here to help you curate a life time experience!
Vamos a Costa Rica!
LANGUAGES
Spanish (conversational)
English (native/bilingual)
FOCUSES & SpecialtIes
Budget
Luxury
Boutique
Nature
Sustainable/Eco
Family
Adventure
Off the beaten path // hidden gems
Foodie
Groups
Car-free
Couples
Female Solo
50+
DESTINATIONS
Texas, USA
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