Southern Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica · Est. 2013
Small-group journeys across the southern Nicoya Peninsula, from Santa Teresa and Malpaís to Montezuma, with a licensed local guide who has lived here for over two decades: birds at sunrise, wildlife in Curu, a morning on a family farm and the forest after dark.
JC with guests at the Montezuma waterfall
JC Aguirre, Lic. #1165 – Guia de Turismo Local, with first aid training and more than two decades guiding the peninsula.
Flexible, friendly journeys that start at your hotel or Airbnb, whether you are staying in Santa Teresa, Malpaís, Montezuma or elsewhere on the peninsula, and can be customized for private groups.
Local families, small businesses and reusable bottles instead of plastic. Tours that give back to the places they visit.
The tours
All tours can be customized or arranged for private groups. Contact us with any special requests or for more information.
The forest comes alive at night.
A guided night journey through the amazing forest of the Río Bonito Reserve, when nocturnal animals wake up and the sounds of the wild amplify.
Sunrise over the Nicoya Gulf and some of Costa Rica's most beautiful birds.
If you love birds, you've come to the right place. Take a morning to see some of Costa Rica's most beautiful birds and let the guide do the hard work.
Animals, nature and more on a half day journey to Curu Wildlife Refuge.
Animals, nature, and more on this half day journey to Curu Wildlife Refuge. Learn about the nature that surrounds you in this unique ecosystem.
A hands-on morning of rural living at Finca Los Tres Higuerones, a working family farm on the southern Nicoya Peninsula.
Get an interactive experience of local living in rural Costa Rica. Visit the family at Finca Los Tres Higuerones, brew coffee the traditional way, meet the farm animals and help prepare a light meal.
Back roads, a ridge-top view of the Pacific and a hidden waterfall, on your own ATV.
A private ATV journey along the hill roads above Montezuma to Finca El Paraíso: ridge-top views over the coast, a waterfall stop and a home-cooked meal at the finca. Exclusive to your group.
Good to know
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Our approach
Because we love to travel and explore, which means we know what it's like to be in your shoes. Some of the best tours and experiences we've had are when a friend, an acquaintance, a local takes us around and shows us the real thing. To have coffee with a family, hear personal stories, or find the best non-touristy eating spot enhances the trip and helps us realize that traveling really is all about the journey. With this in mind, we strive to keep our tours flexible and friendly with the highest service so you get the most out of your time. Best of all, you'll have the peace of mind knowing that you've chosen tours that are considerate of the community and environment in which they operate.
About JC’s JourneysOur guests
“We want to highly recommend JC, our tour guide, who took us to discover the beauty of the Curú reserve. His knowledge, experience and passion for the wildlife and plants of the area made this visit an enriching and special experience. […] Thank you, Juan Carlos, for your attention, your kindness and for sharing a little piece of your beautiful land with us. Without a doubt, 100% recommended for anyone who wants to get to know Costa Rica with someone who loves what he does.”
“My wife and I did a Night Walk with Alex (property owner) and JC. It was a great experience! Being out in the forest exploring nature was tremendous. Both Alex and JC were very knowledgeable and guided us for almost three hours through the property. We found many different kinds of animals and we both felt it was a very special experience in their natural habitat. We got great photos and videos during the walk, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a real wildlife adventure. Many thanks to you both, Alex and JC.”
“JC was born to do tours! He is so kind and funny and knows so much about the local area. I highly recommend the local farm tour. We met an incredible family who taught us how to make cheese, milk cows and process sugar cane, and we got to swim in a beautiful river. We were met with smiles, chickens, ducks, turkeys and sweet farm dogs.”
Responsible travel
What makes our tours sustainable and responsible:
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