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Melanin Tours is a Costa Rica-based concierge relocation and travel company founded to highlight Afro-descendant representation and culture in one of Central America's most dynamic destinations.
About
Founded in 2020 by U.S. Army veteran Celesté Lawson and co-operated with business partner Ivan Lopez Borges, Melanin Tours serves veterans, location-independent professionals, and anyone who supports the mission of Afro-descendant visibility and cultural preservation in Costa Rica. The company is SUGEF-registered and holds certified PYME status.
Services
A 6-day cultural immersion anchored by the Grand Parade de Gala in Limón Province. Limited to 16 participants.
A bespoke private experience in the Central Valley or Guanacaste, tailored to the individual client.
End-to-end relocation concierge support across three service tiers, starting at $8,000.
The Community Roots Tour returns to Limón Province for the Grand Parade de Gala — Costa Rica's most celebrated Afro-Caribbean cultural event. This is a rare opportunity to experience the country's cultural heartbeat alongside a guided, intentional community.
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