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Our story

About Osaviva

Our inspiration

Born to roam, built to renew

At Osaviva (formerly ROAM Wild Travel), we craft bespoke journeys through Latin America and the Caribbean for those who seek authenticity, adventure, and a touch of the extraordinary.

Like howler monkeys scattering seeds through the jungle, spreading renewal wherever they roam, we believe in travel that restores both the traveler and the places they touch. Osaviva is a tribute to the transformative power of exploration, and the joy of slow, intentional discovery.

Osaviva grew from years of traveling, living, and working in Latin America. Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula gave us our name and an enduring interest in the people and wildlife of this part of the world.

Today, we design private trips throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, drawing on local relationships and firsthand experience.

Adrienne and Alvaro beside a Costa Rican waterfall

How it started

A journey rooted in connection

In 2005, Adrienne landed in Costa Rica and was instantly captivated by its vibrant spirit, from the lively streets to the warmth of its people. What began as a vacation soon evolved into a life-changing calling. Over the years, she returned again and again, deepening her connection by perfecting her Spanish, volunteering with local initiatives, and working at an ecolodge on the secluded Osa Peninsula. These immersive experiences revealed a side of Costa Rica few travelers ever see: raw, vibrant, and unforgettable.

By 2012, Adrienne began sharing the magic of Central America with others, planning yoga retreats and group journeys through Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Her goal was simple: to help people discover the world through intimate, authentic, and deeply personal experiences.

Around the same time, Alvaro, born in Nicaragua and raised in Canada, felt a similar pull back to his roots. In 2014, he began organizing custom trips for friends and colleagues, inviting them to experience the untouched beauty of Nicaragua for themselves.

Adrienne first visited Costa Rica in 2005. She returned to study Spanish, volunteer, and work at an ecolodge on the Osa Peninsula. By 2012, she was organizing yoga retreats and group journeys through Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.

Alvaro was born in Nicaragua and grew up in Canada. In 2014, he began planning trips for friends and colleagues, sharing the country he knew through family, return visits, and local connections.

Building Osaviva

Two perspectives. One shared curiosity.

In 2019, Adrienne and Alvaro combined their passions and perspectives to build something bigger. After years spent navigating demanding corporate careers, they shared a deep desire to create a different kind of travel: one that restores, inspires, and fits the rhythms of real life. Travel that doesn’t just check boxes, but reignites a childlike sense of awe about the world.

Today, Osaviva is powered by a close-knit team of five, each with firsthand knowledge of the lands we love throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. What brings us together is more than experience. It’s a shared devotion to cultural authenticity, hidden natural beauty, and travel that is both deeply personal and thoughtfully designed. Above all, we are committed to leaving every place better than we found it, through conscious choices and meaningful connection.

In 2019, we brought our experience together to build a travel company focused on custom trips. ROAM Wild Travel became Osaviva in 2025, a name inspired by the Osa Peninsula and the Spanish word viva.

Our team now spans Canada, Belize, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. We work with guides, hotels, and local partners across the region, planning each journey from the first conversation through your return home.

Adrienne and Alvaro on a Costa Rican beach

The people behind your trip

Meet the team

Adrienne

Co-founder & lead travel advisor

Canada / Costa Rica

In 2019, Adrienne and Alvaro reimagined ROAM as a boutique travel company creating tailor-made journeys through Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2025, that evolution became Osaviva. Adrienne loves the creative side of travel planning: finding unique hotels and experiences, and putting together unforgettable, personalized trips. Outside of work, she’s usually exploring somewhere new, hunting for vintage treasures, mixing old and new pieces at home, hosting dinner with friends, or planning a surprise getaway for someone she loves. For Adrienne, travel has always been about curiosity, connection, and sharing the places she loves with others.

Outside of work, she’s usually exploring somewhere new, hunting for vintage treasures, mixing old and new pieces at home, hosting dinner with friends, or planning a surprise getaway for someone she loves. For Adrienne, travel has always been about curiosity, connection, and sharing the places she loves with others.

Alvaro

Co-founder & lead travel advisor

Canada / Nicaragua

Born in Nicaragua and raised in Canada, Alvaro has always stayed closely connected to the country he considers home. He began planning trips for friends in 2014, wanting to share the places, people, and experiences he knew so well. Today, he brings that same perspective to Osaviva, creating personalized trips that feel memorable and meaningful. A serious coffee lover and amateur photographer, Alvaro is rarely far from a camera when he travels. He especially loves chasing golden hour and finding the small details that make a place worth remembering.

A serious coffee lover and amateur photographer, Alvaro is rarely far from a camera when he travels. He especially loves chasing golden hour and finding the small details that make a place worth remembering.

Marlena

Customer experience lead

Belize

Based in Belize, Marlena is the organizational force behind Osaviva. With a talent for logistics and an eye for detail, she keeps the many moving pieces of each trip on track and makes sure nothing gets missed. She’s also a proud mom of two, happiest in the everyday moments at home, whether that means planning a school event, enjoying a quiet evening with family, or getting lost in a good romance novel.

She’s also a proud mom of two, happiest in the everyday moments at home, whether that means planning a school event, enjoying a quiet evening with family, or getting lost in a good romance novel.

Carmen

Client support

Nicaragua

Born and raised in Nicaragua, Carmen brings more than a decade of hospitality and customer service experience to Osaviva. Warm, intuitive, and people-focused, she loves making travelers feel looked after and understood from the very beginning. Her three dogs keep life lively, and weekends often come with music, friends, and a little salsa dancing.

Her three dogs keep life lively, and weekends often come with music, friends, and a little salsa dancing.

Michael

Client support

Costa Rica

Born and raised in Limón, Costa Rica, Michael brings years of hospitality and customer service experience to Osaviva. Warm, attentive, and deeply knowledgeable about his country, he has a natural way of making travelers feel welcome and well cared for. After years of city life, Michael and his wife moved to the countryside, where they grow much of their own food and occasionally welcome travelers into their home for a glimpse of rural Costa Rican life.

After years of city life, Michael and his wife moved to the countryside, where they grow much of their own food and occasionally welcome travelers into their home for a glimpse of rural Costa Rican life.

Responsible from the start

Our pledge is simple

We exist to curate extraordinary journeys that also uplift the people and environments we encounter. When you travel with us, you can indulge in the world’s beauty while knowing you are part of something bigger.

Vendors exchanging produce at a market in Guatemala.

Local vendors

We guide you toward locally owned hotels, restaurants, and shops. That might mean staying at a boutique jungle lodge or buying handmade textiles from local artisans.

Vetted partners

Our commitment to sustainability shapes every partnership we choose. We review environmental practices, community involvement, and any certifications before recommending a hotel or tour operator.

Fair pay

Ethical travel begins with fair pay. We ensure that guides, drivers, and other service providers earn a living wage for their skills and knowledge.

A traveler and child planting native trees in the Galápagos.

Environmental care

On the ground, we work with lodges that conserve water, recycle, and rely on renewable energy. We also encourage guests to reduce single-use plastics.

Garifuna dancers and drummers performing in Belize.

Cultural respect

You might share a traditional meal, watch an artisan at work, or attend a ceremony with local hosts. Our guides help facilitate genuine cultural exchange.

Traditional backstrap weaving in Guatemala.

Giving back

Responsible travel should leave something meaningful behind. A portion of each trip’s revenue supports local initiatives in education, conservation, and community development.

From our travelers

“Adrienne and team were so easy to work with, and truly took the detailed logistical stress off of planning AND getting through our vacation.”

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