No. 01
Your trip leaves money in the village
We work so what you pay reaches Tico guides, drivers and families. Travel knowing who you're supporting.
Local people · Costa Rica
The Costa Rica that never makes the postcards is waiting for you.
Guides, drivers and farms from rural Costa Rica, introduced by a real person. Pick where you want to go and we'll handle the rest.
Why us
Travel differently. Leave your mark where it matters.
No. 02
Your whole trip, one request
Tours, transport, guides and farms in one place. Tell us your plan once and you're set.
No. 03
A real person handles your request
We read your request, talk to the local and stay with you until the day of your trip. Write to us and see for yourself.
No. 04
Where the GPS gets lost, the good part begins
We look for guides in rural corners almost no one shows. Be one of the first to get there.
Ways to travel
What are you in the mood for?
Featured
The network's first locals are on their way
We're inviting, one by one, the people who know their area like no one else. Know someone like that?
How it works
Four steps and you're out in the wild
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Choose your adventure
Filter by what you want to do and the area that calls you.
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Tell us your plan
Dates, group and what you're dreaming of. Not sure what to pick? We'll help with that too.
- 3
We talk to the local
We confirm availability and get back to you. No chasing anyone.
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Lace up your boots
You meet your guide, driver or host, and Costa Rica does the rest.
Our approach
Your trip, in Tico hands
We work directly with local people, introduce them in Spanish and English and look after you person to person. We're just getting started, which means you can be among the first travelers.
See how we choose each local →Two-minute quiz
How all-terrain are you?
Six questions, two minutes, and we'll tell you which adventure suits you. Spoiler: some involve mud.
Your answers stay on your device.
Regions we are exploring
Six regions that haven't made it to Instagram yet
We're talking with local people in each one. The map still shows examples, but the adventure is already taking shape.
For local experts
Know your area like the back of your hand? Let the world find you.
- ✓ We introduce you in Spanish and English so travelers from everywhere can find you.
- ✓ Requests will come straight to your own dashboard.
- ✓ You still own your service. We help travelers find you.
Traveler stories
The first story could be yours
We don't make up reviews, so the first ones will come from real travelers. Want to be one of them?
I want to be one of the first →Trip planning
Your All-Terrain Guide: Costa Rica, unfiltered
Routes, seasons and tricks only locals know. Leave your email and it'll arrive as soon as it's ready.
FAQ
Before you ask…
What is Costa Rica Travel Hub?+
A place to discover local Costa Rican guides, drivers and small operators and to request to book their services. We sit in the middle: you send a request, we confirm with the vendor and get back to you.
Who are the vendors?+
Local people we contact and invite: guides, drivers, tour operators and farm or community hosts. Right now every listing on the site is a sample, because we are just starting to invite vendors.
How does booking through you work?+
You choose a local, send us your request with dates and group size, we confirm with them and get back to you. No runaround.
Is there a cost to travelers?+
Placeholder answer: to be decided by the founders.
How do I join as a vendor and see my leads?+
Fill in the short form on For vendors and we will get in touch. Once you are listed, travelers' requests will appear in your own dashboard. The vendor portal is a demo for now.
Where do you operate?+
We are exploring rural Guanacaste, the Northern Zone, the South Caribbean, the Southern Zone, Talamanca and the rural Central Valley. No vendor is active there yet.