Our story
We live in La Fortuna. We know what hour the forest sings, where the toucan lands at first light, and which road to take when it rains. Every journey we design begins with a conversation — never with a catalogue. Small groups, trusted guides and specialist local partners, time to stop and look. That is how we have travelled with families and photographers for more than fifteen years.
Formerly Elias Nature Tours — same founder, same guides, new name.
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Elías Peña
Naturalist guide & travel coordinator, VIVO Expeditions
Elías was born in La Fortuna and has spent more than fourteen years leading naturalist tours across Costa Rica. He combines deep knowledge of the Arenal region with hands-on experience in Boca Tapada, Caño Negro and Manuel Antonio. He personally designs every multi-day itinerary and is your point of contact from the first message to the post-trip follow-up.
Our team in the field
No stock photography: every image comes from a real day in the field with our guests in Arenal, Boca Tapada, Manuel Antonio and Isla Damas.
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How we work
Genuinely local
We live in La Fortuna and operate across Arenal, Boca Tapada and Manuel Antonio. Nothing is blindly outsourced.
Group Tours
Private Tour or Group Tour, always with room to stop and look.
Respect for the forest
Careful distances with wildlife, no baiting and no shortcuts: observation first.
One point of contact
From the first message to the post-trip follow-up, you speak with the same team.
Trusted Local Operation
Registered in Costa Rica. All vehicles, guides and operations are fully insured and licensed.
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Your Costa Rica moment is waiting.
Real wildlife, local guides, and every detail cared for.