We regularly travel to the Central Valley on business and pleasure excursions and have tried out a variety of hotels or bed and breakfasts. We have stayed with friends in upmarket Los Laureles, tried the Courtyard Marriott, right along the recently completed Prospero Fernandez Highway leading from San José straight to Puntarenas, or the more fashionable Beacon Hotel in old Escazú, with its firstrate dining and luxuriously appointed rooms. All of these above-mentioned options have their pros and cons but we finally have zoomed in on a beautiful and romantic little bed and breakfast, not far from downtown Escazú, called Tierra Mágica.
admit to having our hearts won over completely when we realized that Tierra Mágica offers a French cream cheese from La vache qui rit (The Laughing Cow) for breakfast. Love goes through the stomach they say, and this is certainly true for us!
stay in terms of price-performance. The breakfast is included in the room price and beats any of the fancy hotels. Tierra Mágica is a perfect blend of charm encountered in a private home, coupled with the privacy you might seek from a commercial hotel.
Doña Barbara and her staff know how to take care of their guests. Somebody always seems to be there when you need them, but they are never too close for comfort. If you win doña Barbara’s trust, she will give you a remote control to operate the main gate so you’re free to come and go as you wish, otherwise you simply call and have somebody operate
Room for Improvement: With two rooms, there is an obvious limitation to Tierra Mágica, but then again, that’s exactly what we like about the place. The lack of any commercial outdoor signage makes it at first difficult to locate the place, but once you’ve learned to read the map and spot the flower emblem, you’re rewarded with the coziness and privacy of Tierra Mágica. We at first found the lack of shower curtains an oddity, but doña Barbara’s staff doesn’t seem to mind cleaning up the occasional water splashes on the bathroom floor.
Barbara Odio Yglesias, the artist-owner has given this little gem her magic touch. She used to live in Puerto Jimenez, on the
Tierra Mágica info Teléfono | Telephone 2289 9154 Correo Electrónico | Email tierramagica-1@hotmail.com Internet www.tierramagicacostarica.com Skype barbara.odio
Emblema de Tierra Mágica Tierra Mágica Flower Emblem Osa Peninsula, for over ten years but has chosen to go back to the sophistication of big city life with a touch of country life in Escazú. The beautifully appointed grounds remind one of the lush tropical setting in Osa. We always completely appreciate the unobtrusive service and the quietness of the Tierra Mágica. The entire place is kept in immaculate condition – both the rooms as well as the entire grounds. There is space for two cars right in front of this charming bed and breakfast. The ground floor room, the Amapola, has two queen-size beds and all the amenities you would find in a hotel such as a nicely appointed bathroom with a shower, a mini-fridge, cable television, wireless Internet access, and a safe. The Bromelia room, located on the second floor, has the same amenities but features a kingsize bed, and the windows overlook the beautiful courtyard. We particularly enjoy the delicious home-made breakfasts featuring freshly brewed coffee, natural fruit juices, fresh fruit and cereals with yoghurt, a bread basket, and a selection of eggs cooked to your taste. We must
Mapa de ubicación de Tierra Mágica Tierra Mágica location map it for you. This is a pet-friendly place but not really suited for family with children under the age of 5. The historic center of Escazú is within walking distance and all the fancy restaurants and shopping facilities are only a short drive from Tierra Mágica. If you mention Dominical Days you will get a small discount and there are special rates if you stay longer than a week. Highlights: We love the beautifully appointed rooms and grounds of Tierra Mágica and the fact that this place is completely spotless. Considering this is fashionable Escazú, there is probably no better place to Dominical Days 31