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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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