Reviews

We booked an early morning hours hike in Gandoca Manzanillo, and it appeared to be a great choice with our guide Braulio. We were early and it felt we had the park for ourselves

But also because Braulio knows the area well including small paths that the tourists won’t know. This also gives you extra value when walking with a guide. We saw many plants and animals, including various toucans, woodpeckers, frogs, spiders, bullet ants, hawks, turkeys, a Pelican, a quati, sloth, agouti, a group of howler monkeys with a baby, etc. all of that in a beautiful scenery of a tropical beach an dense rain forest. Braulio can tell a lot about the species in the park and also about live in Costa Rica. For us it was a perfect day

Braulio is an amazing tour guide. He made sure we saw animals, birds, dolphins and was so knowledgeable. He was fun, the boat captain and crew were great and the snorkeling was beautiful. And the dolphins!!! The best day!!!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Braulio, who guided our group of seven on a meaningful journey into the culture, traditions, and community of the Bribri people in the Talamanca region.

What made the experience truly special was Braulio himself. His deep knowledge, genuine empathy, and profound respect for the Bribri community allowed us to go far beyond simply “visiting” a place. He gave us all the time we needed to listen, understand, connect, and truly immerse ourselves in the encounter, without ever making us feel rushed.

We spent truly meaningful, quality time together, learning not only about Bribri culture and traditions, but also about the people, their values, and their relationship with their land and community. Braulio’s sensitivity and humanity touched our hearts and made the whole experience feel authentic, respectful, and deeply personal.

We came away with much more than beautiful memories: we felt enriched by the people we met and by everything Braulio helped us understand and appreciate.

We are deeply grateful. An unforgettable experience that we would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to discover the Bribri culture in a genuine and respectful way.

Thank you, Braulio, for opening the door to such a special encounter.

Fue una experiencia única, excelente guía, muy profesional y alguien que conoce del tema. Quedamos muy impresionados de toda la información que recibimos. Fue un tour privado que vale la pena de repetir.

Braulio es una persona de una visión global, todos trabajando en conjunto para que todos los protagonistas tengan su oportunidad.

Super recomendado!!

MiaMia Braulio

If you’re visiting the Puerto Viejo/Bribri area, do yourself a favor and book a tour with Braulio. We ended up booking him twice because our first experience was so incredible!

The first day, he took us on a cacao tour in Bribri, and it was one of the most authentic, educational experiences we’ve had. He shared so much about the Bribri culture, cacao, local plants, wildlife, and the surrounding towns. My kids (ages 4, 6, and 6) asked him endless questions, and he answered every one with so much patience. He even taught them Spanish throughout the day, which they loved.

We enjoyed our first tour so much that we booked Braulio again for a waterfall hike. Once again, he went above and beyond. He helped us safely navigate the trails, crossed the river with us to take us to the best spots, and even took amazing family photos that we’ll treasure forever. Traveling solo with three young children can be challenging, and having someone so attentive, experienced, and willing to lend a hand made me feel safe and able to actually enjoy the adventure.

Braulio is professional, knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He never seemed bothered by all the questions from my kids and made every part of both tours fun, engaging, and educational.

I can’t recommend him enough. If you’re looking for an authentic local experience with someone who truly cares about his guests, Braulio is your guy.

10/10. We would absolutely book with him again!

From the moment our guide Braulio picked us up the adventure began. He took us through the history and culture of his Bribri people. We learned about the jungle of plants, many that we use in our own kitchen, and how to make chocolate from fruit to finished product. The Bribri people were very kind and hospitable. He safely guided us to the waterfall that was very refreshing and satisfying. Overall it was a great experience that we will never forget.