David Tours was born from a childhood spent exploring the trails around Tenorio Volcano — not from a business plan. Meet the person behind every tour.
“I asked myself: what can I do to stop working as a builder? The answer was right here — in these mountains.”
My name is David Quesada, and I grew up in Bijagua building houses — literally. From a young age I worked in construction, and by 2012 I had built around 8 homes including my own. But I was ready for something new.
That year I submitted a project to IMAS — a national economic aid program. Out of 900 students, only 90 qualified. My project: Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tours. It was approved. With 1,217,000 colones I bought 3 horses and built a 60-square-meter stable. Today I have 9 horses and a full operation built from the ground up.
I studied to be a certified guide and I lead every tour personally — no third-party guides, no agencies. When you book with David Tours, you get me: a local who knows every trail, every river, and every hidden corner of this rainforest.
David grew up in Bijagua. He knows every trail, every hidden pool, and every creature that calls this rainforest home.
Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with a large group — David adapts every tour to your pace, size, and experience level.
We follow Leave No Trace principles, work only in authorized zones, and invest a portion of every booking into local conservation projects.
David holds official guide certifications from the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT). Every tour is led personally by David — never outsourced.
David's family opened Hotel Rio Celeste La Posada, where he first discovered his passion for sharing this land with visitors.
David led his first horseback ride for a family of four from Minnesota. They came back the next year.
Officially certified by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo, establishing David Tours as a licensed operator.
Launched the now-famous Night Frog & Wildlife Tour, discovering the magic of the rainforest after dark.
Surpassed 500 five-star reviews across TripAdvisor and Google, making us one of the top-rated operators in the region.
Rio Celeste Horseback Riding — private trails in Bijagua
Sloth Tour in Costa Rica Rainforest — Bijagua, Tenorio
Night Frog Tour — Bijagua rainforest after dark
Private trails with Tenorio Volcano views — Rio Celeste Horseback Riding
Every detail is handled personally by David — from the first message to the last trail. No agencies, no surprises, no crowded buses.
Book directly with David — no agencies, no middlemen. Just an authentic Rio Celeste experience with a local who knows every trail.