Central Valley Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

Alex is the best guide you could ask for! He is very attentive, sweet, caring, and funny. We enjoyed many stops to check out waterfalls, iguanas, birds, and some sloths. I recommend this tour to everyone! Thank you Alex for such a special day filled with smiles and laughs!

Alex is a very friendly and good-humored guide. He was approachable and always seemed excited to answer questions and help each guest make the most of their experience.

Our guide is so knowledgable , and friendly! She was thw best guide for me. I learned about tree frogs and me other critters of the night. The host family prepare delicious traditional Costa Rican meal over wood burning stove. The property was beautiful. I am grateful they shared it with us! I highly recommend this tour!

The tour was great! We were able to see three out of six sloths and saw other animals as well. The waterfall was beautiful but you could not get close to it. 10/10 recommend this tour.

This was the second time I took this tour and was happy because I got to see one of the things I didn't get to see the first time. Just as the first time the tour was well handled and the lunch was even better than last year. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

I am impressed at the amazing job that this organization does to protect wildlife. I highly recommend the visit. And also, their restaurant is really good. Definitely worth the trip!!!

An amazing experience with a lot to learn—especially for coffee lovers. 100% recommended, and Dany was an excellent guide.

Your was informative and guide was excellent in explaining and informing us all of the area and places we biaited

The Northfield Cafe Chocolate & Coffee Tour in La Fortuna is an absolute must-visit for anyone in the area. We had an amazingly beautiful experience yesterday where enjoyment and learning came together perfectly. ​During the tour, you get to witness the entire process up close. Watching the coffee beans being roasted and experiencing the difference between the first and second crack firsthand is incredibly impressive. Naturally, there was plenty of tasting along the way, and all the delicious treats made the experience complete. ​Our guide Esteban (or Stefan) was absolute top-tier. He shared his extensive knowledge with immense passion, explained everything clearly, and ensured that everyone could see and follow along easily. ​While the price tag is a bit on the higher side, this experience is worth every single penny. Afterward, you can browse the gorgeous souvenir shop to take home some wonderful memories. Highly recommended! From First Crack to First-Class Flavors: Incredible Tour!

Amazing time with Miguel and Felipe! They were very friendly and shared many interesting facts of Costa Rica. 10/10 recommend for everyone!!!

This was the best nature tour we went on! Our guide was awesome and we saw SO MANY THINGS. Highly recommend

It was a great experience …we started on time and we had a fun time with Sergio. We would definitely book tours with this company again!

The bus/walking tour of San Jose was excellent. Héctor, our guide, was friendly, very knowledgeable, and did a great job leading our small group through the city. Lunch was delicious, and the stops we made at the museums and landmarks gave us great insights into the history and culture.

This tour was awesome! We saw 6 sloths, as well as various other wildlife. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and knew the answer to every single question we had. Also free watermelon at the end!

The guides Ivan, Nelson, Jose, Dylan, Sharon and driver Omar were absolutely wonderful. Despite a wet rainy morning they made this a fantastic experience and were incredibly friendly and welcoming! Ive done a few zip lines in various places and this was the safest outfit ive come across, very professional. Would certainly recommend! Thanks guys we loved it!

This experience was great! My kids enjoyed themselves and were able to see a plethora of animals! Because I’m Canadian and the exchange rate isn’t the best it was a bit costly but still worth it!