The BriBri tour and chocolate making demonstration was fun and informative. We learned about all kinds of different herbs and fruits and how they are natural medicines, and got to try different things such as the magic fruit.

When our itinerary was finalized, and we knew that we'd have a full day to explore the Puerto Viejo area, I began to research different options for guided tours. We found a small positive writeup about ATEC in the Lonely Planet Costa Rica book and started looking for information online. The offer many tours in the area, and focus on... More

My partner and I went on the combo tour that had us hiking across to a waterfall, gave an insight into natural medicine plants and made chocolate with the Watsi indigenous tribe. Our guide Junior was the best we've come by to date. He had a great understanding and knowledge of the area, plants and wildlife and had a great... More

the zipline tour was AWESOME. I went on another zipline that just didn't compare to the enthusiastic, fun guides at Atec. However, it is not easy to go on a tour here, or anywhere else in Costa Rica while alone. I was traveling alone and unfortunately could not take a tour anywhere. :( But Raul at Atec offered to take... More

We (one couple with an almost 6-year old child) booked two tours with ATEC. We were very happy with their services. The young lady who helped us choose was of good advice and the guides were all part of the communities they were introducing us to. ATEC is definitely the way to go to discover all that Puerto Viejo has... More

Booking a trip at A.T.E.C is nice,; Sharon helped out really friendly and her cheerfull advice on what to see made me smile all day: so friendly. I booked a half-day trek to Manzanillo. Try to get Tino as a guide: he is the best! Even the short walk in his homegarden was an adventure as he made it like... More

As a university professor, I used ATEC for a study abroad course focused on ecotourism and sustainable development. The staff at ATEC were incredibly helpful and flexible in working with me to create a series of fun and educational experiences for students. ATEC is a true leader in community-based tourism initiatives and is dedicated to ensuring that tourism is a... More

This is the best place to book tours in Puerto Viejo. Surrounded by a green chain link fence on the main street across from the two story shopping center it can be easy to miss.

I am a college ecotourism professor and I have used ATEC twice as my tour provided for two study abroad courses. Out of all the tour provided througout the world, ATEC has earn top points for integrity, safety, flexiblity, and for utilzing local guides, hotels, and food, Students agree that ATEC is awesome and consistently have ranked the courses through... More