The doctor, errands, the farmers market, lunch with friends or a day trip: a trained companion drives you, helps with Spanish when you need it and brings you home. On your terms.
We do the driving. Hourly rate.
The same person on every visit.
Your companion translates at the doctor and with paperwork.
Where, when and for how long.
Only if you want: a short update after each outing.
Fill out the form in a minute.
By WhatsApp, phone or email, in your time zone. We assign your companion.
We pick you up, go wherever you like and bring you home.
After each outing we can send a short summary to whoever you choose. You decide who gets it.
— Your companion
For residents who want to get around with ease, and for families who live abroad:
Translates at the doctor, the pharmacy and the bank, so nothing gets lost in Spanish.
If you like, we call your family from the appointment so they can hear the doctor too.
Same day, by WhatsApp or email, to you or to whoever you choose.
In US dollars or colones. We share the options with your quote.
We wait however long it takes and write down what the doctor says, in English.
Pharmacy, bank, supermarket or CCSS, with help in lines and with bags.
Lunch with friends, church, classes, the farmers market or a day trip.
Just someone to drive, or errands done for you, like picking up prescriptions.
Hourly, not per trip: a doctor visit can mean hours of waiting. All with an English-speaking companion.
Picks you up in their car, stays with you and brings you home.
Get a quoteCompany, conversation and help with light tasks.
Get a quoteJust someone to drive, or errands done for you.
Get a quoteTransport: 15 km included per outing; extra km ₡250. Monthly packages if you go out often.
Payment: US dollars or colones, from Costa Rica or abroad.
Before their first visit, every companion completes:
Safe transfers, fall prevention and dementia basics.
Certified CPR and warning signs.
Respect, patience and good conversation.
3+ years licensed, defensive driving and an inspected car.
We also require a clean criminal record, references, a medical certificate and a practical test. Bilingual companions also pass an English interview.
We don't give medication or do wound care. If needed, we'll refer you to a nurse.
Older adults who want to keep living their life without driving or relying on family. Adult children who live abroad or work full time also book it for their parents.
Yes. Tell us when you request a quote and we will assign an English-speaking companion.
How they get around, whether they use a wheelchair or walker, and any memory or cognitive issues.
Free with 24 hours notice. Later cancellations are partly charged.
No. Everything is arranged by WhatsApp, email or phone.
For now in Ciudad Colón, Santa Ana, Escazú and Belén. If you are somewhere else, write to us and we will let you know when we get there.
We'll reach you by WhatsApp, phone or email, send you a quote and, if it works for you, schedule the first outing. No commitment.
Prefer WhatsApp? Message us there.
Or email hola@andarcr.com.