Meet the Team Behind Your Pura Vida Adventure
Our team isn't just made up of travel experts; we're a team of expats and Costa Ricans who live and breathe this extraordinary country. We hail from bustling San José to the serene shores of Guanacaste to Costa Rican resident expats from around the world, each with our own unique perspective on what makes Costa Rica so special. More than just a job, sharing our homeland's beauty is our passion. We're a close-knit family who understands the pulse of this nation, from hidden waterfalls to vibrant local festivals. When you travel with us, you're not just getting a vacation, you're gaining a group of friends eager to show you the real Costa Rica.
Meet Gretchen Hamel, our VIP Travel Manager and Customer Service Leader
Gretchen Hamel
With 14 years of experience with us, Maria Medina is one of our most experienced Travel Consultants
Maria Medina
Katherine Castro is an experienced Costa Rica Travel Consultant.
Katherine Castro
Patricia plans amazing Costa Rica vacations!
Patricia Vega
Blanca has a passion for providing the best experience possible for each client!
Blanca Molina
Natalia takes great pride in listening to her client's needs and creating their dream vacation!
Natalia Reyes Madrigal
Dayanna is eager to share her wealth of knowledge about Costa Rica with you!
Dayanna Leiton
Alejandra is one of our newest Travel Consultants but has many years of experience in the travel industry.
Alejandra Cubillo Gutierrez
Our Operations Department Manager Natalia ensures the business runs and grows seamlessly!
Natalia Sibaja Sanchez
Esteban is our Operations Department Assistant Manager & Office Manager
Esteban Sibaja
Doris is a valued member of our Operations Department.
Doris Barrantes
Lorena works in our database and product department.
Lorena Moran Pinell
Lorena is our Accounting Assistant and has been with us for nearly 15 years!
Lorena Herrera
Nikols is a valued member of our Operations Department.
Nikols Rosales
Kenneth works in our Database & Product Department.
Kenneth Araya
Marianela is a valued team leader within our Concierge Department.
Marianela Orozco
Fabio checks and creates all of our client's vouchers, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Fabio Fuentes Cascante
Andres is our utility man, having worked in nearly every department in his 11+ ears here at PTW.
Andres Vargas
Hazel assists clients in preparing for their vacation and works with them when they are here in Costa Rica, in our Concierge Department.
Hazel Howden
Roy is a team leader and a valued Administrative Assistant here at PTW.
Roy Cerdas
Yirleny has been with PTW for many years. She is a valued member of our Concierge Department.
Yirleny Gonzalez
Carolina is an up and coming Administrative Assistant.
Carolina Mayorga
Jose works in the Database and Product Department.
Jose David Eras Espinales
A member of PTW since 2007, Sherry runs our Accounting Department.
Sherry Pullman
Yindria is one of our newest travel consultants but with over 15 years of experience in the Costa Rican tourism industry, she has many years of experience planning amazing vacations!
Yindria Morera
With over 10 years of experience in the Costa Rican tourism industry, Geysel can guide you in planning the perfect Costa Rica vacation!
Geysel Diaz
Kimberly is one of our newest members of the Operations Department but has been working in the Costa Rican tourism industry for the last 5 years.
Kimberly Montero
While Jennifer is one of our newer team members, she has over 15 years of experience working in the Costa Rican tourism industry.
Jennifer Aleman Belmonte
Insiders Crafting Your Dream Escape
We're more than travel planners; we're your personal guides to uncovering the treasures of Costa Rica. Every itinerary we create is a custom-made masterpiece, designed to match your interests, budget, and travel style.
Forget cookie-cutter packages! We take the time to get to know you, then weave together experiences that will make your heart sing. Whether it's ziplining through the cloud forest, relaxing on a secluded beach, or learning to surf like a pro, we'll craft a journey that's as unique as you are.
We pride ourselves on our warmth, our knowledge, and our dedication to making your Costa Rican adventure one that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Meet the Heart of Pacific Trade Winds: Your Costa Rica Expert Team
At Pacific Trade Winds, our strength lies in our extraordinary team, a dedicated group of Costa Rica travel experts who are truly the architects of your dream adventures, functioning as your passionate personal concierges intimately familiar with every diverse landscape, hidden gem, and authentic experience this incredible country offers. This firsthand immersion fuels our ability to not only design custom itineraries that perfectly match your desires, but also to provide invaluable insider tips and seamless logistics for everything from secret waterfalls to local eateries, ensuring every detail of your Costa Rica vacation is stress-free as we share our deep knowledge of the "pura vida" lifestyle, genuinely committed to making your journey unforgettable.
