Walter A.Sanchez is a resident certified birding/naturalist guide born in San Jose and raised in the slopes of Braulio Carrillo National Park in Heredia, where he grew surrounded by abundant nature.
His obsession with birds, nature, and conservation drove him in different parts of the country his whole life before he decided to work in ecotourism. For most of his professional career, he has established himself in the beautiful Osa Peninsula.
Walter is a former philosophy student and nature lover with over 9 years experience. He enjoys birdwatching, family, travel, making new friends and help enthusiasts and birders alike accomplished their birding holidays in his home country.
Having lived and worked in Drake Bay for 6 years as a freelance guide leading nature tours for the top most well known ecolodges and tours operators in the town, he has gained substantial experience guiding with all levels of nature enthusiasts. From birdwatching groups, nature lovers, photographers, families and student groups, he has led tours for clients from all around the world.
Walter is fully insured, and certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (I.C.T), as well as an active member of the local Drake Bay Guides Association (AGUINADRA). His name is also registered and authorized in Corcovados’ official guide’s list.
He has full High Definition spotting scope, a well trained ear with the bird songs-calls, bird field guides, great people skills and the best disposition and will to help you.

Tobi Elizabeth Salver Sanchez was born and raised in south Florida. Throughout her life she has been dedicated to the arts, which progressed into a professional career in design, marketing and fashion. Formally trained in digital design and marketing, her passions took her through a wide range of creative fields.

As a child she travelled with her family, and never stopped. Having visited over 25 countries, she can’t get enough of what this world has to offer. She finds most of her inspiration from the wonders of the natural world.

Wildlife always fascinated her, and she couldn’t get enough of nature documentaries throughout her young and adult life. She subscribed to National Geographic since she was 13, and in grade school dreamed of one day photographing the world and its wildlife for the publication. As an adult she began collecting vintage National Geographic, and became enamored with its content.

She has a strong passion for Mother Earth and its preservation. Being a self-proclaimed naturalist, conservationist and environmentalist, Tobi is now aspiring to make her mark as a Conservation Photographer. In 2014, attracted by her passion for wildlife photography, Tobi came to Drake Bay to capture nature with her camera and found her life partner and love in this place far from home.