Terra Caribea's Mission Statement

Terra Caribea's goal: to promote responsible tourism in Costa Rica

Since its founding, Terra Caribea has had a clear mission: to actively contribute to the development of more sustainable tourism in Costa Rica— one that respects the land, local communities, and ecosystems that make up the country’s wealth.

This commitment has been built over time through concrete decisions, a daily presence on the ground, and a constant reevaluation of our practices. Today, this approach is recognized and reinforced by several certifications and labels, which validate the in-depth work we’ve been carrying out for several years.

A local agency dedicated to helping you plan your trips to Costa Rica

Terra Caribea is a local, travel agency based in Costa Rica. We design custom trips that emphasize human connection and authentic experiences, tailored for those who want to discover the country in a different way—beyond the standard itineraries.

Our trips cater to a variety of travelers—including families, couples, small groups, and solo travelers—who share some essential commonalities: a desire to discover and understand Costa Rica, to take the time to connect with others, and to travel more mindfully. Costa Rica isn’t just another destination—it’s our adopted home, our workplace, and our daily life.

A travel concept that takes its impact into account

Our approach is to design authentic,high-quality travel experiences in collaboration with committed local partners. This commitment is based on a rigorous selection of service providers, grounded in four essential pillars that require in-depth knowledge of the local area and constant attention to local developments:

Respect for the environment
Ethical and social commitment
Local ties
Reliability, quality, and safety of services

These principles shape the way we work every day and guide our choices, whether regarding accommodations, activities, or the experiences we offer.

Costa Rica: A Committed Model Facing Real Challenges

Costa Rica is often cited as a pioneer in environmental conservation. For several decades, it has chosen to invest heavily in public policies and strategies focused on sustainable tourism, making nature conservation one of the pillars of its economic development and international appeal.

However, Costa Rica is not immune to contemporary challenges: tourism pressure on certain areas, social inequalities, the increasing vulnerability of certain ecosystems, and the effects of climate change. The policies currently in place now need to be strengthened, adapted, and accompanied by constant vigilance.

Terra Caribea’s commitment fits into this context. We take action on several levels: internally, through our work methods; with our service providers, by prioritizing responsible and sustainable partnerships; with our travelers, by raising their awareness of respectful travel practices; and more broadly toward the destination, by contributing to the continuous improvement of tourism practices. This vision cannot be built alone. It is part of a collective effort, fueled by constant dialogue with other regional teams that share the same approach to travel.

A network of local agencies that share the same values

The agency is part of the Terra PanamericaGroup , a network of six local incoming agencies based in Central America, North America, and South America: Terra Colombia, Terra Nicaragua, Terra Guatemala, Terra Maya, Terra Canada, and Terra Caribea.

These agencies have chosen to come together around a shared vision of travel, based on common values:

Expertise: in-depth knowledge of the regions, their cultures, their challenges, and our travelers.
Passion: for tailor-made travel, for creating unique itineraries, and for the countries that welcome us.
Team spirit: mutual support, the sharing of experiences, and collective intelligence as the driving forces behind the network.
Commitment: to responsible, discerning, and respectful tourism, both on a human and environmental level.