Private Travel CR is more than a shuttle service. It's a family project born from passion for Costa Rica and a commitment to give every traveler the welcome they deserve.
Photo of Diego and Anthony — La Fortuna, Costa Rica
I entered the tourism industry in 2006, when I was still figuring out what I wanted to do with my life. What I learned in those early years stayed with me forever: transportation in Costa Rica is not about moving people from point A to point B. It's the very first impression a traveler gets of our country, and the very last memory they take home. That responsibility shaped me.
For nearly 15 years I worked at two of the most important transportation companies in Costa Rica. I learned operations, logistics, customer service, fleet management, every detail. But over time I noticed something was missing: the human touch. The personal care. The kind of attention a traveler who chose Costa Rica for their honeymoon, family vacation, or once-in-a-lifetime trip truly deserves.
In 2022 my second son was born. Holding him in my arms, I knew I had to build something of my own — something I could one day show my family with pride. I called Anthony, my cousin, who believed in the idea enough to help with the initial investment to get Private Travel CR off the ground. From day one I've run operations and personally answered every WhatsApp message; Anthony keeps building his restaurant and helps me on the administrative side. Two different paths, one family business.
Today, almost 4 years in, we're based in La Fortuna, in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano. Every traveler we welcome reminds us why we started. Every five-star review on Google tells us we're on the right path. We're not the biggest shuttle company in Costa Rica, and we don't want to be. We want to be the one you remember.
Two cousins, 15+ years driving travelers across Costa Rica, and a personally trained team of bilingual drivers who treat every guest like family.
Founder, Operator & Lead Driver
Driving travelers across Costa Rica since 2006. After almost 15 years at two of the country's largest transportation companies, Diego founded Private Travel CR in 2022. He personally answers every WhatsApp, takes every booking, trains every driver, and still drives several routes per week from La Fortuna. If you message us, you're talking directly to Diego.
Co-Founder & Administration
Diego's cousin and the partner who made Private Travel CR possible — Anthony believed in the idea early and helped with the initial investment to launch the company. He spends most of his time running his own restaurant in Florencia, San Carlos, but supports Diego on the administrative side of the business as it grows.
Everything you'd want to check before handing your family over to a driver in a foreign country — verified and public.
Officially registered with the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT) — Costa Rica's national tourism authority.
Commercial passenger insurance through Instituto Nacional de Seguros (INS), Costa Rica's national insurer.
Top 10% of attractions worldwide, awarded by TripAdvisor based on consistent 5-star reviews from real travelers.
190+ verified reviews from travelers who actually rode with us. Read every one — we respond to all.
Family-owned and independently operated from La Fortuna, Costa Rica. We work directly with you — no middlemen, no call centers.
Every driver is Costa Rican, bilingual (English/Spanish), and personally trained. They know the roads, the shortcuts, and the best photo stops.
These aren't marketing words. They're the daily decisions I make for every single ride — with Anthony backing the business on the administrative side.
We are a family business, not a corporation. When you ride with us, you're treated like family — because that's how we know how to treat people.
Every ride matters because every traveler matters. Your trip is unique, and so is the way we plan, drive, and care for you from start to finish.
This is our country. We know every curve, every viewpoint, every hidden waterfall. When you travel with us, you travel with locals who genuinely love showing you home.
Send us a message on WhatsApp and let's plan your Costa Rica trip together. We respond fast, in English or Spanish, any day, any hour.