Born in 1975, José (Chepe) grew up in Heredia on a coffee plantation. He now lives in Sarapiqui with his wife of 19 years, Mayra Alpizar, and their three children, Daniel, Sebastián, and Adrián.

“I love what I do because it gives me the opportunity to share my country with foreigners. A country like Costa Rica is simply wonderful in culture and nature. When I’m not guiding, I devote myself to my family, volunteer at my children’s school and work on our farm in the middle of the cows! I live a full and very successful life,” says Chepe.