Gustavo Camperos
I was originally born in Colombia but at a young age moved to Costa Rica with my family. As foreigners, we were inspired to get to know our new home as much as possible and through those travels, I fell in love with the place and its people. Costa Rica is richer than most countries in raw natural beauty, given its concentration in such a small land extension, but an even greater asset is its people. They are always ready to go out of their way to make you feel at home and the Pura Vida motto is highly contagious.
As my career progressed, I joined kimkim to bring my local knowledge of Costa Rica and expand my horizons by servicing Greece as well. Since then my main goal has been to dive into this destination as if it were my home, learning all about its history, its people, and all its most recent trends. My local knowledge of the destination has also expanded with development trips that have allowed me first hand to fall in love with Greece and motivated me to share with travelers what the birthplace of democracy has to offer.
How did you get involved in travel?
"Being born in Colombia and moving to Costa Rica at a young age allowed me to experience the benefits of cultural exchange. I was able to observe both cultures as a foreigner and a local, learning about their similarities and contrasts, and seeing how this exchange can enrich people's lives. This is one of the things that inspired me to create experiences that can help people grow, expand their horizons, make new friends and fall in love with customs and cultures that may even be completely opposite to what they believe. For me travel is a tool for a more tolerant and united world. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I will never forget my stay at the Llao Llao Hotel in La Patagonia. It was right at the beginning of winter and I have the clear memory of swimming underneath the barrier that separated the indoor pool from the outdoor pool, feeling the piercing cold in the face as I emerged out of the water and seeing the sun set between the snowy peaks at a distance. It is a sight I do not think I can ever forget, and Patagonia is one of the places I always keep in my heart. "
Gustavo's favorite itineraries and travel advice
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Favorite experiences
Río Pacuare Whitewater Rafting
Located along Costa Rica's Caribbean slope near Turrialba is a deep gorge considered one of the best river-rafting sites in the world. The Río Pacuare runs 67 miles (107 km) from the Talamanca Mountains to the Caribbean in the southwest of the country. Along the way, it passes through some of the...
Nighttime Pacific Green Turtle Nesting Experience
Witness hundreds of green sea turtles coming onshore to lay their eggs. First, you'll register at the ranger station before waiting for the turtles to come onshore. Once they do, you'll observe as they dig a hole in the sand and lay between 65 to 90 eggs before covering the nest with sand to...
Sloth & Bird Hike
Embark on a two-hour hiking excursion along the "sloth trail" with a bilingual guide. Discover the tropical forest while spotting sloths, birds, and reptiles in their natural habitat.
Catamaran Ocean Safari & Snorkeling
Hop aboard a catamaran to explore the inviting blue ocean in the Sámara Beach area on a guided tour with chances for dolphin and whale sightings as well as snorkeling.
Sunrise or Sunset Horseback Ride
Saddle up for an adventure on horseback! Choose between a morning or sunset ride and explore the unspoiled tropical beach near Nosara. Trot over jungle trails, cross the river to the Gulf of Nosara, and gallop along Playa Pelada's white sands as blue waves crash nearby.
Recent trip reviews for Gustavo
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Mar 31 - Apr 10, 2024
Excellent trip with great guides
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Apr 3 - Apr 17, 2024
Amazing family trip to Costa Rica
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Mar 27 - Apr 6, 2024
We used KimKim to help us plan a second trip,...
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Mar 15 - Mar 23, 2024
Trip to this glorious country was incredible....
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Mar 7 - Mar 19, 2024
Guides were good, though we had issues in Drake Bay for an evening birding where they didn't show up at the right time nor location. It worked out okay. Read more
I am so glad to hear that Corcovado was the highlight of your trip, Ben. This place is unique as you feel that you're truly connected to nature and without any distractions. I hope that your experience was amazing and that you have made experiences for years to come
Pura Vida!
Great Trip!
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Mar 7 - Mar 17, 2024
I would have changed our lodging in La Fortuna (Las Colinas) if I... Read more
Really great trip, thank you.
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Mar 9 - Mar 16, 2024
Hi Brad!
Thank you for such a thorough review. This helps us continuously improve and ensures that we give our travelers the best on each step of their trip.
I especially love that you enjoyed Ocotea; what a family business can become with hard work and lots of Pura Vida energy is impressive. We will make sure to pass down your comments next time we visit!
I hope we get to work together again in the future :)
Reliable, quality service
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Feb 24 - Mar 1, 2024
We were so grateful to have KimKim support as we planned our first international trip with young kiddos. Gustavo answered all of our questions as we selected day trips and each of the drivers and tour providers were reliable, knowledgeable, and welcoming. We felt very taken care of!
Hi Chelsea!
I throughly enjoyed working with you!
Thank you so much for being a great traveler, and for your curiosity to explore Costa Rica with your family.
I wish you the best in your future adventures !
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Jan 28 - Feb 10, 2024
Hi Pat!
Omg, I just had some time to look at your pictures and LOVED them. We always believe that we are crafting the best itinerary for our travelers, but seeing your adventure and happiness really brings this to reality.
Really thank you so much for this, I hope we can plan more adventures in the future 🇨🇷PV
We absolutely loved 🥰 Costa Rica! We are loo...
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Jan 24 - Feb 2, 2024
How amazing it is to read that you enjoyed Costa Rica Jamie!
I look forward to show you even more of what the country has to offer on your next adventure:)