About AUSun

Let the world change you so you can change the world.

Adventures Under the Sun (AUSun) is a small, Costa Rican travel agency licensed by the National Tourism Bureau (ICT) that customizes student group journeys, operates summer camps and teen summer programs and organizes exclusive adventures for family groups and friends.

Melida Barbee

Mélida Barbee

Founder, Director, Guide, & Adventure Mentor

Mélida Barbee founded AUSun in 2001 after working in the local, environmental conservation sector. She later led students and adults on adventures throughout Costa Rica and the United States for 15 years. As a dedicated and competitive athlete, a concerned environmentalist and passionate outdoorsman, she chose a path to share experiences that sharpen and engage our senses and make life beat at a richer tempo.

Andrés Mora
Head of Operations and Logistics

Erick Cano
Adventure Mentor

Randall Bermúdez
Adventure Mentor

Laura Badilla
Laura Badilla
Trip Leader and Surf Instructor
Stanely Prendiz
Stanley Prendiz
Trip Leader
Irene Corrales
Irene Corrales
Trip Leader
Jose Pablo Vargas
Jose Pablo Vargas
Surf Instructor
Surf instructor
Alfredo Barquero
Surf Instructor
Surf Instructor
Oscar Blanco
Surf Instructor