WILLIAM GRANADOS
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Born in San Ramón de Alajuela, a region renowned for its coffee production, William is the youngest of eight children. His mother was a nurse and his father worked for the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation.
From an early age, he worked alongside his brothers harvesting coffee during the summer months and later at drying and processing mills. It was in these plantations that his deep appreciation for the outdoors and wildlife first took root. read more...
ANDREW NEWCOMB CARBALLO
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Born in San Jose on July 21, 1963, his father was a merchant Marine from Buffalo that sailed all over the world and lived in Japan, China and the Philippines. He would spend up to six months at sea and then come home for two or three months. His mother a wonderful cook, mother and house wife was from the town of San Ramon de Alajuela in Costa Rica. read more...
FEDERICO ALBAN
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Born in Costa Rica, Federico Alban has spent most of his life exploring the natural world and sharing it with travelers from around the globe. Having also lived in Jerusalem, Madrid, and New York, he brings an international perspective, fluent English, and a natural ease in connecting with people from diverse cultures.
For more than 24 years, Federico has been part of Costa Rica Expeditions, where his knowledge, professionalism, and long-standing commitment to nature have made him highly regarded by guests. He has completed studies in Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Engineering, and Industrial Design, and is an officially accredited guide dedicated to providing safe, informative, and meaningful experiences. read more...
FEDERICO "FICO" CHACON
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Born on November 15, 1976 in San Jose, Costa Rica, Federico "Fico" Chacon has been guiding for 12 years. His training comes from the University of Costa Rica, the National Institute of Learning. He has completed various courses in natural history including Birds, Herpetology and Botany. He has also studied Social Sciences and Psychology. His greatest teacher has been his experience in the field, having guided in Costa Rica, Panamá, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. read more...
ONIK MORRISON
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Born in San José on November 21, 1982, her father is from the US and her mother is Costa Rican. Onik has an older brother Ry, an architect and rock climber living in Sweden. Her younger brother, Rony, lives in North Carolina and is studying to become a chef. read more...
ESTEBAN BIAMONTE
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Esteban Biamonte is a biologist very passionate about birds, as well as any other kind of living creature. He started carrying his binoculars everywhere when he was 18, and has not stop doing it since. read more...
MARGHERITA BOTTAZZI
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Margherita was born on February 21, 1963. Her father was and Italian Civil Engineer that arrived in Costa Rica on a trip that was given to him as a graduation gift. He fell in love with Central America and found work in construction. He later met Margherita’s mother, they had 5 children, four boys and Margherita which is the youngest.
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GUSTAVO CAMACHO
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Gustavo was born in the town of Grecia, north of San Jose. He grew up on a farm, where his father grew mainly sugar cane and coffee. They also had horses and some cattle and goats for milk. read more...
JOE BERNINI
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Joe Bernini was born and raised in Costa Rica and belongs to the third generation of a family whose roots in the country date back to the late 19th century, when his great-grandfather immigrated from Italy and settled in Heredia.
He began his career in tourism as the manager of a remote eco-lodge on the shores of Golfo Dulce near Corcovado National Park. During five formative years there, he gained extensive firsthand experience in the lowland rainforest while exploring nearby protected areas and learning about the region’s ecosystems and traditional uses of tropical plants. read more...
EDDIE RECIO
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Born in San José on August 22, 1969, Eddie Recio grew up in a family dedicated to the clothing business. Along with his siblings, he spent much of his childhood in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, where his paternal grandparents owned a small cattle farm. His grandparents, of Italian descent, had immigrated to Costa Rica after World War II. The time Eddie spent working on the farm — and the strong influence of his grandfather — shaped his early interest in agriculture and the natural world.
He pursued this interest at the Escuela Centroamericana de Ganadería, where he earned a degree in Agricultural Engineering, later continuing his studies in Animal Production at the University of Florida. read more...
FRANK SIMMS
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Born on March 25, 1966, and raised in Escazú, Costa Rica, Frank Simms attended public school and, as a teenager, earned a scholarship to study English at a private language institute — a skill that would later shape his professional path.
After working in several jobs, Frank became a television cameraman for a local station. This role sparked his desire to travel and explore Costa Rica more deeply. While assisting foreign visitors with directions — as the only English speaker nearby — he realized he could help travelers more directly, which inspired him to pursue guiding as a career. read more...