My story, my Costa Rica

I'm Scheyla, born and raised in Costa Rica. My family has worked these lands for generations — farms tucked into the green hills of Guanacaste where my abuelos taught me to recognize a sloth's slow shuffle in the canopy, the call of a toucan, and the smell of rain coming in from the Pacific.

Why I started guiding

Years ago I noticed something painful — travelers were paying a lot of money to see my country, but only ever seeing the tourist version of it. The packaged buses. The same three beaches. The same overpriced restaurants. I knew there was so much more, and I knew the local guides, drivers, farmers and cooks who could share it.

So I started bringing visitors to my family. Real farms, real food, real Pura Vida.

What you'll experience

Ziplining over our family land. Sitting on the porch with my tía, eating fresh gallo pinto with eggs from her own hens. Hiking down forest paths where monkeys swing overhead and wild birds call back to us. Stopping at a roadside soda the gringos never find. Knowing exactly when to swim, when to climb, and when to just sit and listen.

More than a guide

I'm also your translator, your concierge, your local best friend. I'll help you find honest property if you're dreaming of owning a piece of this paradise, negotiate fair prices, and make sure you go home loving Costa Rica the way I do.

Pura Vida — Scheyla 🌴