Alberto
Herrera: Eco Tour Director Alberto
was born in San José, the capital of Costa Rica. But,
from youth he has always preferred the life of rural areas.
It is for that reason, that he studied Agrology and Forest
Engineering. Throughout high school, he worked as a volunteer
for the National Parks of Costa Rica, devoting weekends and
holidays to work in protected areas. As a professional, Alberto
has worked for a number of Conversationalist NGO’s,
like the Neotropical Foundation, in the areas of Environmental
Education and Sustainable Development. As a naturalist guide,
he has led American university and high school student groups
on field trips from 7 to 22 days. Alberto is knowledgeable
on birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, and is particularly
well versed and passionate about plants and trees. He has
been guiding for CBR for three seasons.
Danilo
Alvarez Segura: Lead Guide Danilo
was born in San Jose (Costa Rica’s capital city). He
was raised both in the capital and in Guanacaste, the northwestern
part of Costa Rica. Danilo has guided in the rainforests of
the Osa Peninsula for over 19 years, leading expeditions through
diverse locations such as Corcovado National Park, Drakes
Bay, Caño Island, Matapalo, and Puerto Jimenez. Danilo
owns a farm in the nearby town of La Palma, where he resides
with his wife and two kids. He studied at the National University
School of Biology. He is a bird watching guide, and has done
research on trees, reptiles, mammals and marine biology. In
his spare time, he is developing a sustainable white marine
shrimp farm.
Mateo
Zúñiga: Naturalist Guide Mateo
was born and raised in San Vito, a small highland town in
coffee producing region of Costa Rica. He spent his formative
years working on his father’s farm, while attending
Latina University, on the Panamanian border. There, he trained
to become an English teacher. It was that training that first
brought Mateo to Puerto Jimenez (location of Crocodile Bay
Resort), where he taught English at the local high school.
Mateo has completed a full season guiding for the resort.
His favorite tours include, rainforest hiking, mountain biking,
horseback riding and kayaking.
Jairo
Esquivel Santamaria: Naturalist Guide Jairo
was born and raised on the Osa Peninsula. He spent his early
years living right along the beach, eventually locating to
35 acre farm farther inland. He grew-up as a farmer, His family’s
homestead raised cows, chickens, pigs, plantains, and other
produce. From a very early age, wildlife, like snakes, monkeys,
macaws, dolphins, plants and insects have been very much a
part of his daily life. In high school, he loved to study
science and English. So, he made ecotourism his major and
decided to become a guide. he has been guiding in the local
area now for 5 years, having completed a year working for
Crocodile Bay Resort. He continues his education by studying
Natural Resources through a correspondence course with the
National University. In his spare time he helps his father
run the family woodworking business, gardens, studies, and
is very active in his church.
Marcelino
Perez: Eco-tour Chauffeur Marcelino
is our longest standing member, having completed 4 years with
the Crocodile Bay Resort eco-tour department. Marcelino was
born and raised in La Cuesta, along the Panamanian border
with Costa Rica. He is a hard worker, driving for reception
and other departments of the hotel in addition to eco-tours.
Marcelino sees that guests not only have a safe and enjoyable
ride on tours, but also shuttles guests to and from town and
to nearby beaches. This is a valuable service to guests, giving
them the freedom of mobility while at our resort. Marcelino
has a passion for looking for wildlife on tours and loves
to help our guides find as much as possible.
Carlos
Araaz: Eco-tour Chauffeur Carlos
is also a veteran the Crocodile Bay Resort eco tour department,
having worked as tour driver for 3 years. Carlos spent his
youth in Buenos Aires and Palmar Norte facing the picturesque
Talamanca mountain range and bordering the Boruca Indigenous
Reserve. He worked with his uncles herding cattle and transporting
produce to the nation’s capital. Carlos moved to the
Osa Peninsula (where Crocodile Bay Resort is located) as a
teenager and has been living here for 22 years. Prior to working
at the resort, Carlos was driving for the “colectivo,”
an open-bed pick-up which operates as a make-shift jungle
taxi. The colectivo transports residents and tourists around
the cape of the Peninsula terminating at the southern end
of Corcovado National Park. This rugged trek complete with
ragging river crossings and landslides has gifted Carlos with
expert off-road driving skills and keen eyes for spotting
wildlife. Guests warm to his fun loving character and good
sense of humor.
If you are interested in record setting Costa Rican sport fishing
or exotic eco tours, contact us directly: Office (800) 733-1115 •
Fax: (415) 209-6177 • Email:info@crocodilebay.com
For Reservations call Toll Free:
(800) 733-1115 Crocodile Bay Resort • 100 Landing Court Suite D• Novato, California
94945-4121
Phone: (415) 209-9976 Fax: (415) 209-6177
Alberto
Herrera: Eco Tour Director Alberto
was born in San José, the capital of Costa Rica. But,
from youth he has always preferred the life of rural areas.
It is for that reason, that he studied Agrology and Forest
Engineering. Throughout high school, he worked as a volunteer
for the National Parks of Costa Rica, devoting weekends and
holidays to work in protected areas. As a professional, Alberto
has worked for a number of Conversationalist NGO’s,
like the Neotropical Foundation, in the areas of Environmental
Education and Sustainable Development. As a naturalist guide,
he has led American university and high school student groups
on field trips from 7 to 22 days. Alberto is knowledgeable
on birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, and is particularly
well versed and passionate about plants and trees. He has
been guiding for CBR for three seasons. 
Danilo
Alvarez Segura: Lead Guide Danilo
was born in San Jose (Costa Rica’s capital city). He
was raised both in the capital and in Guanacaste, the northwestern
part of Costa Rica. Danilo has guided in the rainforests of
the Osa Peninsula for over 19 years, leading expeditions through
diverse locations such as Corcovado National Park, Drakes
Bay, Caño Island, Matapalo, and Puerto Jimenez. Danilo
owns a farm in the nearby town of La Palma, where he resides
with his wife and two kids. He studied at the National University
School of Biology. He is a bird watching guide, and has done
research on trees, reptiles, mammals and marine biology. In
his spare time, he is developing a sustainable white marine
shrimp farm.
Mateo
Zúñiga: Naturalist Guide Mateo
was born and raised in San Vito, a small highland town in
coffee producing region of Costa Rica. He spent his formative
years working on his father’s farm, while attending
Latina University, on the Panamanian border. There, he trained
to become an English teacher. It was that training that first
brought Mateo to Puerto Jimenez (location of Crocodile Bay
Resort), where he taught English at the local high school.
Mateo has completed a full season guiding for the resort.
His favorite tours include, rainforest hiking, mountain biking,
horseback riding and kayaking.
Jairo
Esquivel Santamaria: Naturalist Guide Jairo
was born and raised on the Osa Peninsula. He spent his early
years living right along the beach, eventually locating to
35 acre farm farther inland. He grew-up as a farmer, His family’s
homestead raised cows, chickens, pigs, plantains, and other
produce. From a very early age, wildlife, like snakes, monkeys,
macaws, dolphins, plants and insects have been very much a
part of his daily life. In high school, he loved to study
science and English. So, he made ecotourism his major and
decided to become a guide. he has been guiding in the local
area now for 5 years, having completed a year working for
Crocodile Bay Resort. He continues his education by studying
Natural Resources through a correspondence course with the
National University. In his spare time he helps his father
run the family woodworking business, gardens, studies, and
is very active in his church. 
Marcelino
Perez: Eco-tour Chauffeur Marcelino
is our longest standing member, having completed 4 years with
the Crocodile Bay Resort eco-tour department. Marcelino was
born and raised in La Cuesta, along the Panamanian border
with Costa Rica. He is a hard worker, driving for reception
and other departments of the hotel in addition to eco-tours.
Marcelino sees that guests not only have a safe and enjoyable
ride on tours, but also shuttles guests to and from town and
to nearby beaches. This is a valuable service to guests, giving
them the freedom of mobility while at our resort. Marcelino
has a passion for looking for wildlife on tours and loves
to help our guides find as much as possible. 
Carlos
Araaz: Eco-tour Chauffeur Carlos
is also a veteran the Crocodile Bay Resort eco tour department,
having worked as tour driver for 3 years. Carlos spent his
youth in Buenos Aires and Palmar Norte facing the picturesque
Talamanca mountain range and bordering the Boruca Indigenous
Reserve. He worked with his uncles herding cattle and transporting
produce to the nation’s capital. Carlos moved to the
Osa Peninsula (where Crocodile Bay Resort is located) as a
teenager and has been living here for 22 years. Prior to working
at the resort, Carlos was driving for the “colectivo,”
an open-bed pick-up which operates as a make-shift jungle
taxi. The colectivo transports residents and tourists around
the cape of the Peninsula terminating at the southern end
of Corcovado National Park. This rugged trek complete with
ragging river crossings and landslides has gifted Carlos with
expert off-road driving skills and keen eyes for spotting
wildlife. Guests warm to his fun loving character and good
sense of humor.