Tamarindo sunset on the Pacific
Welcome to Paradise

Discover Costa Rica with a Local Expert

Scheyla with a friendly monkey in Costa Rica

Get the real Pura Vida — private tours, family-farm adventures, and honest real-estate help across Guanacaste and the Pacific coast.

Life in Costa Rica

Beaches, Wildlife & Adventure

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Scheyla Blackburn, Costa Rica tour guide, with a friendly monkey

"The best tour guide we've ever had anywhere in the world!"

— Linda & David C.

Meet Your Guide

Hi, I'm Scheyla. Welcome to my home.

Born and raised in Costa Rica with deep family roots in farming and agriculture, I offer an authentic insider perspective standard tour companies simply cannot match.

Whether you want a 5-day cloud-forest adventure, a relaxing beach getaway, or to explore real estate in paradise, I'm your personal concierge, translator, and local best friend.

True Local Expert

Born here, with extensive local family connections.

Private & Personal

Adults-only, small-group tours. No crowded buses — custom plans for you and your travel companions.

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Unforgettable Experiences

Popular Adventures

From canopy walks to volcanic hot springs — discover the best of Guanacaste and beyond.

Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day Trip

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Walk among the canopy on suspension bridges in one of the world's most breathtaking ecological reserves.

Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Day Trip

Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs

Marvel at majestic Arenal Volcano and soak in natural thermal springs deep in the rainforest.

Family Farm & Wildlife
Wildlife

Family Farm & Wildlife

Zipline on our family farm, pet rescued monkeys and trek with the song of wild birds overhead.

Wildlife

Meet the locals

Toucans
Toucans
Iguanas
Iguanas
Spider Monkeys
Spider Monkeys
Scarlet Macaws
Scarlet Macaws

What Travelers Say

Trusted by hundreds of travelers

"Scheyla is the real deal! She showed us places tourists never see and negotiated better deals everywhere."

Mark & Jennifer T., Arizona

"Hiring Scheyla was the single best decision of our entire trip. Warm, funny and incredibly knowledgeable."

Sarah M., California

"Five stars doesn't feel like enough. The trip of a lifetime — we're already planning the next one."

The Garrison Group, Texas

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