Bienvenidos! Welcome to AmaTierra, Costa Rica

All of this is terrific in and of itself, but the thing that makes Ama Tierra unique are the owners and staff. Staying at Ama Tierra is like visiting friends. Jill and Bob are warm and caring, wonderful people. They, and Dan, take the time to talk with you, to help you plan how you want to spend your time. Jill is a gifted healer and teacher and musician. Bob is such a gracious host, there to greet you when you return from an adventure or to offer a glass of wine before dinner or just to talk. It only took us one day to begin calling Ama Tierra "home". Everyone who works at Ama Tierra is friendly. The guides who work for them are knowledgeable, interesting people. Everyone is fun!

If you like you can eat dinner apart, but most guests like to dine together at a big table on the balcony. Conversation is lively. It's food for body, heart and soul. I can't say enough about what a fantastic place this is! This is the only place I've ever stayed where, upon leaving, I was hugged by the owners, staff and guests. "

The new yoga studio is going to be amazing. The food was unbelievable, and you definitely won't go hungry! I also found the yoga a nice mix of poses that all levels of practice would find beneficial. It's definitely a place I would like to return to."

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I would not recommend AmaTierra to those seeking nightlife, as its location is somewhat remote. But for those looking for somewhere to combine enjoying Costa Rica with bringing oneself to a place of "zen", I can't think of a more inspiring hotel."

The weather was perfect, Jill, Bob and Dan were very friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent and so was the wine. Yoga was great and the view from dining room breath taking. The selection of music was very good. Day trip to Turuburi Park -what an experience-loved it.

The best time our group had by the pool at the AmaTierra where we were relaxing, reading, talking and listening to the soothing music. Jill and Bob had a very challenging week by hosting such a big group, but they did amazing job. Thank You !!!!!!! ”

The owners, Bob and Jill, were charming and caring, catering to all my expectations. The week was filled with daily yoga, massages of various kinds, sound therapy and meditation, and nutritional counseling, as I requested. Hikes along rivers with incredible waterfalls and swimming pools rounded out my week's retreat. Additional tours were available for park and beach recreation, local functions in surrounding villages, volcanoes and other native sights.

The accommodations were wonderful. Nicely decorated, private deck with views of the mountains, jacuzzi tub, refrigerator and tv with dvd, and phone. I can't say enough about Jill, whose energy and knowledge and talents truly awed me. I left with regrets but went home with a renewed awareness and rejuvenated spirit.! "

However, if you are at all inclined, allow Jill to bestow her gracious, healing energy on you and you will be amazed! Not only is this place magic, but so are the people who own and manage it. I loved my time at AmaTierra and hope to return, soon!"

The pool and the dining area are strategically elevated so that you have sweeping views of the countryside. Meals were fabulous! The congenial hosts make your stay one that you will regret must come to an end. My wife and daughters particularly enjoyed the outdoor early morning and evening yoga sessions.

Great place to stay as a hub for many day activities.

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? Absolutely!

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The hotel was beautiful beyond what is captured on their website. The view is spectacular and more important, the Atmosphere was astounding. We quickly got to know other travelers and shared our experiences in the main guest area. The meals were the best we had during our entire stay in Costa Rica. And they quickly won over my pessimistic travel companion.

I have never experienced anything quite like it in my travels. Good company and good times await all who choose to visit this precious gem in the sky."

We especially liked the hospitality with which we were treated by the owner. It really gave us the feeling we were right at home right from the start at checking in, until driving through the gate while leaving. It was the true interest they have in us as guests that made us feel that way.

We had dinner together with the owner and administrator after a long, tiresome drive that day. Instead of crashing to sleep immediately, we stayed up and gave their house wine a try (deliciously sweet) and ended up in a nice conversation with them. It even delayed our leaving the next day for we were having a real good time just talking and discussing about anything we liked."

The food was also fantastic. We enjoyed having dinner with Jill, Bob, and their family and friends. The personal touches really enhanced our Costa Rican experience. Next time we travel to Costa Rica, we will definitely stop at AmaTierra for a little TLC (and hopefully some massage therapy).

[As a little hint, the bottles of wine were very reasonably priced at AmaTierra. We found wine to be very overpriced and hard to find at the other hotels we visited. We suggest bringing a little extra AmaTierra to your next location.]"

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Jill is a fabulous massage therapist, yoga instructor and herbalist. We started each day with a morning poolside, gentle yoga session. Afterwards, we would have a wonderful breakfast on the patio (fresh fruit, eggs cooked to order, etc.) overlooking the mountains with great music softly playing in the background. My wife and I were amazed by the sound therapy session each of us had with Jill, as well as our massage sessions. Very restorative, healing and eye opening as to alternatives to conventional western medicine.

Bob has an encyclopedic knowledge of music--he even attended Woodstock! He is great fun to talk to about a multitude of subjects and I guarantee that he will turn you on to some new music that you will want to have at home.

Dinners are simply the best. We were blown away by Jill's ceviche (we had it at several other places in CR but none could compare with Jill's) and yellow fin tuna that had been caught the morning it was served. The Saturday evening we were there Bob and Jill had some local friends over for dinner and we had so much fun meeting a tico/tica couple, who even gave us salsa/merengue lessons! A very special treat.

AmaTierra is the perfect place to begin or end your Costa Rican adventures, or as a destination for one of their seminars. We came as guests and left as friends. After four days we felt as though we had achieved the three "r's", rested, restored and rejuvenated. We hated to leave but promised ourselves (and Jill and Bob) that we would return, and we hope to be able to do so soon."

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"Don't miss this special eco-friendly retreat. It is only going to get better and better and there is so much that is offered that it will fit in to anyone's best vacation plans. I can not say enough good things about this very special place except that I am already planning a return trip and I guess that speaks for itself."

"What made AmaTierra different? Morning yoga class with Jill and the birds and sweet air of AmaTierra, an unforgettable massage and treatment by Jill, Popo, our wonderful driver, and meeting and sharing time with the other guests."

"My husband and I had the privilege of having this hotel as one of our stops during our honeymoon and loved it. The staff and owners made us feel at home and the property itself was like a tropical paradise. The food and atmosphere were so inviting we would definitely recommend it highly to couples or anyone in need of an escape from the everyday! We are already looking forward to going back for our anniversary!"

"We recommend AmaTierra to all those who want a pampered holiday, or relaxation and privacy. We certainly look forward to returning soon!"

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