Driving in Escazu is horrible. This B & B allows you to get to the town center, as well as some restaurants and stores, on foot. You won't see the whole town but there are cabs if you wish to go farther and the owner provides you with a list of suggested stops and estimated cab fare. There are only... More

This is THE intimate place to stay in the San Jose area! So lovely and natural, and the upstairs king bedroom is just delightful. Charming decorations, comfortable bed, designer bathroom, artistic, big windows with the breeze coming through the sheer drapes... lovely, beautiful plants, Delicious breakfast. But the best part is BARBARA!! So helpful, so cheerful, beautiful artist! She arranged... More

My friend and I stayed at Tierra Magica in January at both the start of our Costarican Adventure and at the end of our trip. The room was terrific - nicely decorated, clean and spacious. Barbara, the owner/hostess, is wonderful. She literally saved my holiday. I had arrived with swollen/red eyes as the result of an allergic reaction. Barbara drove... More

It is a magical place: hidden in a nice neghbourhood of Escazu a tiny B&B has beautiful rooms and exeptionally nice showers. You may be sure you will get warm and personal servise. Barbara is a wonderful hostess and will not only give you advice, but will also go an extra mile to make you feel at home. The location... More

I had the pleasure of staying at Tierra Magica in early January. It's located in an estate area of Escazu, the classiest suburb of San Jose, within walking distance of restaurants, internet cafes and an historic town square. Best of all, it has the feel of a country inn with large rooms featuring wide-plank floors, beautiful gardens and paintings by... More

I have recently moved full time to Costa Rica and live in the Matapalo area. It was necessary for me to go to CIMA hospital for some testing. I asked around to some friends who frequent San Jose and I only heard one place......"Tierra Magica". When you have to make a trip around a hospital visit it's never an exciting... More

Barbara is quite the amazing host, and her B&B is really lovely. The woodwork and artwork are beautiful, and the shower is great. Barbara was so helpful, too. We arrived as it was getting dark and didn't feel like going out for dinner, so she took us along to the supermarket with her. We got food there and took it... More

Many places don't quite live up to their web site photos, but Tierra Magica exceeds expectations! I enjoyed just being in my room, which was lovely and spacious. The owner is an artist and this shows in the attention to detail in the architecture, furnishings and landscaping. She is interesting, good-humored and happy to answer questions or make suggestions. Breakfast... More

Tierra Magica - what an appropriately named bed and breakfast! This magical place is relaxing and the artwork by the owner is wonderful. Everywhere you look it is a delight to the eye. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and wonderfully unique. Breakfast on the little garden terrace is also lovely. Obviously we loved staying here! Tierra Magica is my... More