Meaningful travel for every generation
Private family trips through Central America, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean, planned with your family's needs in mind.
Where curiosity runs in the family
Traveling with kids? Lucky you. There's no better travel buddy than someone seeing a toucan for the very first time. Climb the steps of an ancient Maya temple in Belize, crack open a cacao pod and make your own chocolate bar in Costa Rica, or watch your teenager forget all about their phone when a sea lion swims up to their snorkel mask in the Galápagos. Toucans included. (Usually.)
Wildlife encounters & nature explorations
Adventures tailored to each age group
Chocolate making, local kitchens & hands-on workshops
A starting point for your perfect escape
We're good company, and we give great advice
We plan at a family pace: two or three stops, short drives, and a pool waiting at the end of every adventure day.
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And teenager, and grandparent. We pick guides who keep every age hooked, from the first howler monkey to the last question.
Connecting rooms, villas with space to spread out, a kitchen for picky eaters. We sort out who sleeps where before you book.
“Osaviva was wonderful in listening to what we were interested in doing and suggesting an amazing itinerary. Both resorts we stayed at were fabulous and our planned activities and tours were all top notch as well. … Use of WhatsApp while in country was great for any day to day questions and a response was always within minutes.”
She really listened
She really listened to what we were looking for and pulled everything together quickly. The whole itinerary was exactly what we were hoping for and more. Also, while we were on our trip, the Osaviva team was available and responsive to any questions we had - no matter how big or small.
The experience effortless
We went on a family vacation with grandparents and grandchildren. Everything was scheduled perfectly and the local hotels were more than willing to accommodate any changes in our scheduled outings for the day based on personal preferences. [Osaviva] made the experience effortless, everything was handled wonderfully.
Above our expectations
The resorts were above our expectations. … I enjoyed working with Adrienne. She was patient with my indecisions and listened to our wants and needs. Our family enjoyed our holidays in Belize and would definitely use [Osaviva] again.
Our top picks
Manuel Antonio
Arenas del Mar occupies one of the few rainforest properties in Manuel Antonio with direct access to two beaches. Rooms are set among the trees where monkeys, sloths, and scarlet macaws are regular visitors. Trails link the accommodations to the shoreline, allowing guests to alternate between the forest and the Pacific.
Costa Rica
Hummingbird Highway
About 45 minutes west of Belmopan, Sleeping Giant rests beneath towering limestone cliffs along the Sibun River. Rooms, suites, and hillside villas are spread across tropical gardens and forest, with trails leading to viewpoints, rivers, and swimming spots. The landscape is never far away, whether you're exploring or simply relaxing at the lodge.
Belize
La Fortuna
Nayara Tented Camp overlooks the rainforest with elevated platforms and sweeping views of Arenal Volcano. Spacious tents feature private pools and quiet decks washed in birdsong. Highlights are excellent onsite dining & the award-winning spa.
Costa Rica
Garzacocha Lagoon
La Selva has 19 staterooms beside Garzacocha Lagoon within the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve. Fifteen panoramic rooms and four family rooms support guided canoe trips, rainforest walks, a 38-meter observation tower, parrot clay licks, community visits, and four-night Amazon programs.
Ecuador & Galápagos
Mayakoba
Mangrove lagoons weave through Rosewood Mayakoba, where suites and villas are reached by paths and electric boats before opening toward the Caribbean. Private pools, generous residential layouts, and extensive family facilities make it one of the Riviera Maya’s most versatile luxury resorts.
Mexico
Los Cabos
Santa Maria Bay gives Montage something relatively rare in Los Cabos: a protected beach suited to swimming and snorkeling. Rooms, suites, and residences spread around the cove, making the resort particularly useful for families who want substantial facilities and usable water.
Mexico
Lake Atitlán
Botanical gardens have been part of Hotel Atitlán's identity for decades, cascading toward the shores of Lake Atitlán beneath towering volcanoes. Family-owned, the hotel combines hand-painted furnishings and Guatemalan textiles with one of the lake's most celebrated garden collections. Peacocks, orchids, and lake views are never far away.
Guatemala
Urubamba
Tambo del Inka places 128 rooms and suites beside the Urubamba River in a full-service Sacred Valley resort. A large indoor-outdoor pool, extensive spa, three restaurants, gardens, family facilities, and a private rail station for selected Machu Picchu trains distinguish it from smaller valley hotels.
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When we plan a trip
Costa Rica
Release baby sea turtles at sunset on a quiet beach, or zip across the rainforest canopy in Arenal, spotting monkeys and sloths along the way. Costa Rica puts extraordinary wildlife within easy reach of every generation.
Belize
Travel by boat to a secluded beach or tiny island where the only footprints in the sand will be your own. Spend the day swimming in warm turquoise water, snorkeling over coral gardens, and enjoying a picnic prepared just for you. It’s a screen-free, schedule-free day of pure family time.
Guatemala
Turn sightseeing into a game as you explore a historic city with a local guide. Follow clues through markets, cathedrals, and hidden courtyards, uncovering stories and treasures along the way. Kids lead the hunt while parents discover the city in a new and playful way.
Mexico
Deep in the Yucatán jungle, hidden pools of crystal-clear water wait beneath the earth. Climb down into a cenote, where beams of sunlight pour through the rocks above and tiny fish dart around your feet. Kids will love jumping in from the ledges and floating under the stalactites, while you hear the legends of the ancient Maya, who believed these pools were doorways to the underworld.
Peru
Walk in the footsteps of the Inca on the one-day version of this famous trail, made for young legs and curious minds. You'll pass waterfalls, orchids and the terraced ruins of Wiñay Wayna before reaching the Sun Gate, where Machu Picchu appears in the valley below. It's a big day and an even bigger moment, one the whole family will remember for years.
Costa Rica
When the sun sets, the rainforest transforms. Guided by a naturalist and the beam of your flashlight, you’ll discover a nocturnal world of frogs, insects, and night birds. The sounds are louder, the air cooler, and every step brings a new surprise for curious explorers of all ages.
The things parents ask us most, from kid-friendly hotels to travel days with little ones. Have a question we haven't covered? Send it to
Any age! Kids make the best travel buddies. Toddlers do well with beaches and short drives. Ages 6 to 12 are the sweet spot for wildlife walks and ziplines. Teens can learn to dive (PADI Junior Open Water starts at 10), surf or raft.
Costa Rica, Belize, Mexico's Yucatán and Panama. Flights from North America are short, distances are manageable, and there's plenty to do outdoors.
Two or three for a week to ten days. Three or four nights in each place keeps packing to a minimum.
Some hotels guarantee them only in certain room types, while villas and family suites keep everyone under one roof. We'll tell you which option each hotel offers before you book.
A valid passport for every child. If only one parent is traveling, bring a signed consent letter from the other parent. Airlines and border officers in several countries ask for one.
Christmas, spring break and summer are the busiest family weeks, so book nine to twelve months ahead for those dates. Late June and early July are often quieter in Central America, with green-season rates.
