Diego Alfaro
Naturalist Tour Guide / Natural Resources Manager
A Certified Tour Guide since 2005. Diego also has a degree in Natural Resources management. Coming from a family with good values and a taste for education, he feels that his purpose in life is to care for living beings, protect and conserve natural resources, and help, through environmental education, to make better use of nature, generating less impact and improving the quality of life of the species and humans.
Bio
I was born in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, the heart of the country with the highest population concentration. It was always clear to me that I had to work in something related to nature, its protection, and environmental education.
Living close to animals and plants brings me peace and satisfaction. This motivated me to become a guide, alongside my love and admiration for living beings. I studied Natural Resource Management at UNED and then became a naturalist guide.
My specialty is the natural history of various animals and plants, as well as raising awareness among tourists and locals about natural resources and their care. In Manuel Antonio National Park, I highlight the many medium-sized mammals, reptiles, insects, and plant varieties. Each day, different species can be seen, making every visit a unique adventure.
Special Interests
- Natural history of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fungi, etc.
- Environmental education
- Wildlife observation
- Hiker Guide
- Sustainable organic production
- Renewable Energy
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Favorite Tour/Activity
Sightings and photographs of many species, such as mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, and plants, among others, are guaranteed on each tour. The look of satisfaction and happiness on the tourists’ faces when they see an animal they wanted to see so much is priceless.
The best part of each tour is helping people understand the importance of species in the ecosystem and how to protect and conserve them. Natural history and environmental education are merged in each tour to deliver a profound message of environmental protection.