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Home > Destinations > Central
America > Costa
Rica > Costa
Rica Travel Guides
To fully appreciate your experience in the rain forests
and villages of Costa Rica you need a professional guide.
Local guides not only locate wildlife, but are eager to
share their knowledge about tropical ecology and Costa Rican
traditions. From drivers who meet you at the airport, to
master naturalist guides, we are associated with Costa Rica's
most personable, knowledgeable and professional guides.
Professional Guides
Years of practice leading natural history trips has given
these highly experienced bilingual naturalists and biologists
an interpretive ability that master craftsmen achieve only
through years of discipline, perseverance, and patience.
They lead out scheduled departures and many private trips.
 Guillermo Ayub
Guillermo's educational background, field experience and charming
personality have proven to be the perfect combination for a Naturalist
Guide. Born in San Jose, he moved to the U.S. to finish high school
and came back to Costa Rica with not only perfect English, but also
the desire to study biology and natural history. After attending
the University of Costa Rica, Guillermo started working as a Naturalist
Guide for various Costa Rican tour operators. During that time he
also took night classes at some of the most prestigious national
and international organizations in the country. The diversity of
course material ranged from botanical agriculture to pre-Columbian
history. Conveying that knowledge to visitors to Costa Rica, adults
and children alike, has been Guiellermo's passion for the past 10
years.
"Working with Wildand Adventures was terrific - they answered
all our questions quickly and the pre-trip info was outstanding.
Our guide, Guillermo Ayub, was a true professional. The best guide
we have had in 22 years of wildlife adventure trips/travel, without
hesitation. He made the trip an unforgettable family memory. He
was also great with our 4 1/2 year old. The nighttime turtle watch
was a highlight; it felt like we were living in a National Geographic
film - an experience of a lifetime."
Lori Glasttetter, Costa Rica Adventure
 Luis
Torres
Luis had his first nature experiences
as a youngster involved in subsistence
hunting and logging. That perspective has
given him his great respect for the natural
environment, as well as excellent wildlife
spotting abilities. Born in the Caribbean
Province of Limon of Nicaraguan decent,
Luis moved north to the small town of Torugero
with his mother at the age of 2. After
beginning his ecotourism career as a gardener
for Tortuga Lodge in 1986, Luis was promoted
to fishing and naturalist boatman guide.
He paid close attention to the experienced
naturalists as they wound their way through
the canals, and followed up with study
of Costa Rica's natural history. Luis'
special efforts have more than qualified
him as
a first rate Naturalist Guide. Luis has
guided for the National Orchid Society,
University of California at Berkeley and
Microsoft among others. When not spending
time with families visiting Costa Rica
from other countries, Luis spends time
with his own five children and his wife,
Angela.
"Our guide, Luis Torres, was top notch.
He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and
he demonstrated a real love and respect
for nature. He carried a spotting scope
on a tripod on all excursions so that everyone
had an opportunity to experience what he
was showing and explaining."
Jeannette Metcalf, Costa Rica Adventure
 Alexander Lopez
Born on a farm in the town of San Rafeal
de Heredia, Alex has always loved the
outdoors and enjoyed showing the rainforest
to as many people as possible. The animals
on the family farm spurred his interest
in nature and drew him to guiding and formal
wildlife and natural history education.
Alex has studied subjects as varied as
Butterfly and Frog Breeding, and Bats and
Volcanoes of Costa Rica. He has also taken
specialized guiding courses. When not guiding,
he enjoys mountain biking and diving.
"Having our own naturalist guide
was worth every penny. Alex and the river
guides
were all outstanding. He was friendly,
organized, and insistent (in a kind way)
on helping us see and learn all we could.
He is so knowledgeable and saw animals,
insects, and birds we never could have
seen on our own. He deserves an A+. Our
guides on the rafting trip were excellent,
skilled, full of the knowledge and very
funny. Jorge was an amazing cook!"
The Lane Family, River and Rainforest
Adventure
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