South Pacific Costa Rica

Destination Management Company · South Pacific Costa Rica

Prestige DMC Property & Tourism Project Support in Costa Rica's South Pacific

Over 25 years of professional trajectory in tourism and business in Costa Rica's South Pacific, providing strategic and on-the-ground support to investors and property owners. From private and maritime-zone (ZMT) project assessments to full development, launch, and operations — grounded in extensive connectivity and established relationships with the region's premier professionals and service leaders.

Real-world experience backed by professional growth alongside the South Pacific's tourism development · International and national professional accreditation in tourism — Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP), Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) & Asociación Costarricense de Profesionales en Turismo (ACOPROT).

01 — What we do

What we do

Local Knowledge That Works for You

Everything we do starts from the same place: 20+ years living, working and building in Costa Rica's South Pacific. Whether you're planning a private trip, a destination wedding, or a property or tourism project, you get the same thing — honest advice, trusted local connections, and someone who has already solved the problems you're about to face.

Strategic Solutions & Technical Consulting for Investors and Property Owners

Core service

Strategic Solutions & Technical Consulting for Investors and Property Owners

From feasibility and regulatory analysis to profitable operation and full management.

01

Technical Feasibility & Maritime Zone (ZMT)

Professional tourism assessments and regulatory analysis for maritime-zone concessions and protected areas, backed by UNED and ACOPROT accreditation.

02

Vacation Rental Launch & Operations

Operations structured from the ground up: hospitality standards, systems, pricing and profitability optimization, grounded in operating Casa Aluem.

03

Property & Staff Management

On-the-ground management, staff selection and coordination, maintenance providers and asset oversight for absentee or foreign owners.

04

Design-to-Operation Development

Guidance from the early design stage so the property is built with its future operational and commercial viability in mind.

Licensed tourism professional · ACOPROT member · Operating our own vacation rental since 2024

Ask About a Project or Property
Ana Montesino, Prestige DMC

02 — About

Meet Ana

Expertise rooted in Costa Rica's South Pacific.

Prestige DMC is led by Ana Montesino, a bilingual tourism professional originally from Argentina, where she began her career in 1997 organizing congresses and conventions and later working in a travel agency. In 2002 she made Costa Rica's South Pacific her home, where her daughters were born and where she has built her career ever since.

She arrived in the Dominical area during the early days of its tourism development. At Hotel Villas Río Mar she created the area's first inbound tourism department, and later served as Reservations & Marketing Manager at Hotel Cuna del Ángel, part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts network.

In 2009 she founded Prestige Weddings & Events, while also managing properties for foreign investors and providing concierge services for travelers. That experience covers the full picture: property administration, vacation-rental operations, staff management and guest services.

Ana has also lived the investor's journey herself. She designed, built and operates her own vacation rental, Casa Aluem, facing the same decisions, permits and operational challenges her clients face today.

She holds a Licentiate in Tourism from Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (Argentina), officially recognized in Costa Rica by UNED as a Bachelor's in Sustainable Tourism Management. This recognition qualifies her to practice professionally and provide tourism assessments for development projects, including maritime-zone concessions and protected areas. She is a member of ACOPROT, the Costa Rican Association of Tourism Professionals.

In 2023 she brought all her experience together under Prestige DMC, so every client, whether traveling, celebrating or investing, receives honest, direct guidance from someone who has done it firsthand.

03 — Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us

20+ years

Local and regional experience

One-stop solution

For travel, events, and investment strategy.

Deep understanding

Local legal, real estate, and tourism frameworks.

Personalized service

Bilingual with a strong network of trusted professional providers.

Start the conversation

Let's design your Costa Rica chapter.

Tell us about your project — travel, wedding, event, or property — and we'll respond within one business day.