Founder & CEO
CARLOS
Founder and CEO with over 7 years living in Sámara, dedicated to overseeing operations, guest communication, and the overall experience to ensure trusted, personalized, and high-quality vacation rental and tourism services
ABOUT SAMARA BOOKING
Samara Booking started in 2017 as a travel agency in Heredia, Costa Rica. At that time, we helped foreign travelers plan high-end vacation packages around the country. That experience taught us how tourism works, what travelers are looking for, and how important trust is when someone is booking from another country.
Today, we bring that same experience to vacation rentals in Samara and nearby beach towns. We consider ourselves a vacation rental management company, but our biggest strength is marketing. Our goal is simple: to help put your property in front of the right travelers.
We also use modern tools, including AI, to better understand what guests are searching for, improve how we promote each property, and reach the right audience more effectively. In simple words, we use technology to help your rental get seen by the people most likely to book it.
We are honest, hard-working people who care about doing things the right way. We want property owners to feel supported, and we want guests to feel confident before they arrive.
MEET THE TEAM
Operations & Partnerships Manager
JASON
Tourism professional graduated from National University of Costa Rica with over 10 years of experience in travel agencies, specializing in tourism operations, partner relations, onboarding new properties, and creating exceptional guest experiences.
Accounting Manager
GERALD
Experienced accounting specialist responsible for managing invoices, payments, financial records, and daily administrative operations to ensure smooth and efficient vacation rental management.
Chief Meow Officer (CMO)
GATO
Professional emotional support cat specializing in stress reduction, surprise cuddles, judgmental stares, and supervising humans during naps, snacks, and important life decisions.