Official sustainable tourism community
We are a community of drivers, tour guides and business owners committed to offering authentic, responsible and safe experiences in Costa Rica.
Monteverde, Puntarenas
Who we are
At Guía Costa Rica al Día we connect national and international visitors with highly qualified local tourism professionals.
We are not a traditional agency. We are a living network of independent professionals working together to keep you completely safe.
We work closely around three pillars: respect for the environment, fair pay for local communities and quality service without intermediaries.
Our services
We bring together everything you need to build the perfect itinerary: safe, well organized and professional.
Authorized vehicles, current insurance and professional drivers for comfortable, safe private transfers anywhere in the country.
Itineraries designed around you, from eco-hikes and wildlife watching to extreme adventure.
Guided by ICT-certified professionals, experts in biodiversity, geography, history and local culture.
We give a voice to small businesses and community projects in lodging, homemade food and culture.
Step by step
We make your trip smooth, safe and hassle-free. Just follow these steps.
Write to Oscar directly on WhatsApp to start planning your trip.
Tell us what you enjoy and the kind of adventure you want to live.
We assign certified local professionals matched to your itinerary.
Travel with peace of mind, with ongoing support and the security of a collaborative network.
Unique destinations
Explore our country's natural treasures, guided by professionals. Choose your next destination with complete peace of mind.
Recommended
Northern plainsLava trails, healing hot springs and stunning views of the perfect cone. Discover the rainforest and its biodiversity.
How to get there
Central PacificWhite-sand beaches, rainforest trails and close encounters with sloths and capuchin monkeys.
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Cloud forestWalk among the clouds on giant hanging bridges. Home of the resplendent quetzal and exotic orchids.
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Central ValleySee one of the largest active craters in the world, with its acid lake of constant turquoise blue.
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North CaribbeanExplore canals of lush vegetation and witness green sea turtles nesting on Caribbean beaches.
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Guanacaste · North PacificPremium surf lessons, dreamy sunsets, sport fishing and a vibrant coastal culture in the North Pacific.
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Tenorio Volcano National ParkWitness the natural optical effect that turns the water an incredible sky blue inside Tenorio Volcano National Park.
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Osa PeninsulaVenture into the most biologically intense place on the planet, according to National Geographic. Wild nature and untouched beaches.
Ask about this tripDrive times are approximate and change with traffic, weather and the stops you make along the way.
Juntos somos más
Beyond the trips, this is what we do together for local tourism.
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When the community comes together, things change. A beach clean-up with local volunteers.
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Towns and districts working together to grow rural tourism, with local guide Diego Ramírez, a member of the community.
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The network reaches across Central America, connecting tourism professionals who work the way we do.
Are you a driver, guide or local business owner? Join the community and grow with us.
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Community leader
Oscar founded Guía Costa Rica al Día to bring local drivers, guides and business owners together, and he is the person you talk to when you write to us.
He listens to what you want to see, plans the trip with you and connects you with certified professionals from the community. On his YouTube channel he shares the roads, towns and people of Costa Rica, with more than 250 videos so far.
“We are not just a transfer, but an adventure.”Oscar Calvo, on the road from La Fortuna to San José
Travel tips
Quick answers to the questions travelers ask us most.
Ride-hailing apps work mostly in and around San José and the larger towns. For long trips between destinations, especially with luggage, a private driver is the more reliable choice.
Read the full guideA small, family-run restaurant where Costa Ricans eat every day. Order the casado: rice, beans, salad and fried plantain with your choice of meat or fish.
Watch Oscar explain itFly into SJO, near San José, for the Central Valley, Arenal, the Central Pacific and the Caribbean. Fly into LIR, in Liberia, for the Guanacaste beaches.
See the full answerLocal experiences
Places, flavors and people of Costa Rica, filmed by our community. Press play on any of them.
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Visit the high-altitude farms of Tarrazú and Dota, where some of Costa Rica's most prized coffee is grown.
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A classic stop on the way to the Central Pacific, with wild crocodiles right below the bridge.
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Spotting a sloth in the treetops is one of the moments travelers remember most.
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Markets, historic buildings and everyday life in Costa Rica's capital city.
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Standing at the lookout of one of the largest active craters in the world, a short drive from San José.
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Colonial history, the country's highest volcano and a green valley of coffee farms and rivers.
Questions
Send Oscar a WhatsApp message at +506 8788 3214 with your dates, how many people are traveling and where you'd like to go. He'll reply with a plan and connect you with the right local professionals.
Certified local professionals from the community, assigned to match your itinerary. You coordinate everything with Oscar, so you always have one person to talk to.
Yes. Our drivers work with authorized vehicles, current insurance and official tourism licenses, and our guides are certified by the ICT, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), near San José, is the most convenient gateway for the Central Valley, Arenal, the Central Pacific and the Caribbean.
Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR), in Liberia, is closer to the Guanacaste beaches such as Tamarindo. Tell us your route and we'll help you choose.
Ride-hailing apps work mostly in and around San José and other large towns. For long trips between destinations, especially with luggage, a private driver is the more reliable choice. Read our full guide.
The community is based in Costa Rica and also connects tourism professionals across Central America.
Travel with confidence and explore the most incredible destinations alongside professionals committed to safe, responsible and authentic tourism.
WhatsApp: +506 8788 3214