Stories from Happy Adventurers

"Mario made our honeymoon trip absolutely perfect. His knowledge of wildlife is incredible and he took us to places we would never have found on our own. We saw sloths, monkeys, toucans and even a jagu..."

"I was the owner of an hostel in San José for 5 years and Mario has been there since the beginning. Not only was he the taxi driver that I always called for my clients but he was also very helpful in m..."

"I came to Costa Rica alone to prepare for a tourist group arriving a few days later. I was incredibly lucky to find Mario — at first, I just expected him to drive me to explore the areas around San Jo..."

"Mario showed us the most authentic Costa Rica. With three small children (6, 9 and 12 years old), we needed flexibility and patience - Mario was perfect. The children can't stop talking about the monk..."

"We've traveled extensively, but Costa Rica with Mario was special. His passion for conservation and wildlife is infectious. The early morning at Arenal was magical - we saw the volcano emerge from the..."

"Mario showed us the real Costa Rica. His basic French was charming and he made the effort to explain the local history to us. The coffee plantations were fascinating, and we loved learning the traditi..."

"At 65 and 62, we were looking for a more relaxed pace, and Mario perfectly adapted to our needs. The beaches in Guanacaste were stunning - especially Playa Conchal with its shell sand. Mario knew all ..."

"Mario showed us Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity. As photographers, we were amazed by his ability to find and position us for the perfect wildlife shots. The variety of birds, mammals, and landsca..."