Sukia Travel
We chose to license Essential Costa Rica because it reflects exactly who we are and how we operate: genuinely Costa Rican tourism, sustainable and delivered with excellence. As a local operator based in Drake Bay, we believe the best way to share Corcovado and the Osa Peninsula is through guides born on these trails, with real respect for nature and community. The Essential Costa Rica seal lets us convey that authenticity and trust to international travelers, and join a community of businesses committed to responsible, high-quality tourism for the country.
David Villanueva
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Sukia Travel is a local, licensed tour operator based in Drake Bay, on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula — the gateway to Corcovado National Park, called “the most biologically intense place on Earth.” We design and lead small-group wildlife and adventure expeditions: full-day Corcovado tours, overnight stays inside the park, multi-day safaris and family trips. Our guides grew up on these trails and are trained in Wilderness First Response and vertical rescue. Rated #1 outdoor activity in Drake Bay on TripAdvisor. We’re the operator, not a reseller — sustainable, authentic, and rooted in the Osa.
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