Yahaira Quesada
Trip Designer
After studying tourism in school for three years, I have worked as a travel professional for almost a decade. Hola! I'm Yahaira, and having worked for hotels, adventure companies, and travel agencies, I can easily say that what I like best about my job is that I get to help people create beautiful memories.
It's so nice to have people tell you that they had a great time in Costa Rica. I spend so much time getting to know the people I'm helping that some of my clients even come by the office to say, ""Hi!"" or ""Thank you!"" I've had clients return to Costa Rica several years in a row, and it's a treat to be able to work with them year after year — planning new adventures.
I live in La Fortuna and love nature, but I'm privileged to have visited many beautiful destinations in Costa Rica. My favorite parks are Chirripoó National Park, and Corcovado National Park. My family — which includes a very active son — loves getting outdoors, and my mother (a wonderful cook) and I usually meet once a week to make different meals. I can recommend some great cooking classes for you to learn how to make gallo pinto, olla de carne, and tamales — just like we do! We live 'Pura Vida,' and with the right vacation, you can too!
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What travelers have said
Yahaira took care of everything for us and she did a fantastic job. The trip was amazing. Communication was terrific throughout the whole planning process and during the trip. Even when one of our party left their phone in one of the transportation vans, Yahaira responded to us immediately and the phone was returned within the hour.
Joel M.
Yahaira was amazing ! She understood my vision and provided me with a number of options that would help me bring it to life. She was professional, friendly and available at all hours to answer any questions. Very grateful to have connected with her - and to have access to her expertise to help me plan the trip of a lifetime :)
Marie A.
Yahaira was on top of things and arranged seamless bus transfers and hotel bookings for our group of 20. Additionally, Yahaira was always friendly despite the updates at certain times that she had to coordinate with different vendors.
Vrinda P.
Yahaira was always pleasant and helpful with answering our many questions leading up to the trip. She was always prompt with her responses. We ended up with a trip which was designed specifically to what we wanted
Patti M.
Yahaira was absolutely great, she planned and organised the most amazing trip completely listening to what we wanted, but adding to and improving it with her local knowledge. I like to be in control so I needed someone 'on it', but also loved the break of not having to worry about the logistics, Yahaira was amazing: her suggestions, what she put together from us, it was all just phenomenal: the hotel, the locations, the tours, all the bus and boat transfer personnel - everything was amazing, and the organisation of every part of our trip was slick and perfect. I cannot praise her highly enough, the attention to detail and customer service is first rate. This company and Yahaira were a rare find indeed!
Alicia F.
Yahaira you are amazing!! I felt like you were my friend through this process. You were with me every step of the way. Yahaira is very responsive, answering all of my questions. (And believe me - there were lots of questions). She was patient as I worked through itinerary changes. She was always friendly. I felt like all her emails were being sent with a smile. Yahaira thank you for making our 10 year anniversary trip a trip of a lifetime and one we will fondly remember forever. I hope to connect with you again on a future trip. Stay well and pura vida!!
Gorett S.
Trips I've Tailored
A sample of what my clients get by working with a local insider
A Thoroughly Relaxing Vacation
Everything came together without a hitch. Reservations were all made as requested and modified in a timely manner if requested. My wife wants to return with the whole family!
A Magical Adventure for Two
We visited the Arenal and the Tamarindo areas. Tourism appears to be the only industry that we saw. It is obvious that Costa Rica needs tourism to provide for its growth and environmental efforts. It is refreshing to have seen such little development in those areas. Our lower rating for "returning in the future" is because we typicall do not repeat vacations destinations.
A Vacation That Exceeded All Expectations
Unbelievable place to visit. Never visited a tropical place like that before but the people are very friendly and the food is top notch. Highly recommend to anyone.
Adventure-Filled Pura Vida for 3
YES! best tour guides and drivers. Coordination and very nice hotels for the most part. But the best are the staff especially if there is a problem. Available and always helpful. You have the best staff in the tour business! Would definitely use you for our next trip; maybe Belize. Muchas gracias
Together in Beautiful Costa Rica
Would highly recommend Anywhere to organise any trip. They were extremely helpful,friendly and prompt when answering any questions or emails. Always very flexible doing anything in their power to design a holiday itinerary that suits the individual. Our holiday pretty much went completely to plan, shuttle drivers always on time, and hotels recommended turned out to be above expectations! An amazing, adventure-filled holiday had, exploring lots of Costa Rica. Thanks a million!!
A Journey with My Besties
A trip for six can be hard to plan, especially when there are so many things you can do on a vacation in Costa Rica. However, Anywhere pulled it off perfectly! We had an amazing time!
We Chilled in Manuel Antonio
This is my second trip planned by Anywhere, and I have already told others the excellent job you have done. So glad I found a company who truly aims to please their customer. I just wish they went everywhere!
Paradise is Meant to Be Explored
Best vacation we have ever been on. Everything was planned out and went extremely smoothly. Can't say enough good things. We had an amazing time. Big thank you!!!!