Hmmm. I must say, I’m surprised by some of the negative reviews regarding Terra Viva. I recently visited this pristine location in the beginning of July, looking to have a unique experience on a dairy farm. During the five days I spent on the farm, I think the most powerful part of my stay was having the opportunity to explore... more

I went with my sister-in-law & my elderly mother to Costa Rica & we decided to spend a night at Terra Viva to experience something different. We got there in the evening & were met by Mrs Munoz, very friendly, and shown to our cabin. While it was fairly clean, the room was full of bugs because the windows had... more

I was surprised by the two star review below. I am a notorious tightwad and also paid $40 a night plus an additional $20 for my two kids. I didn't feel taken at all. The kids (6 and 10) loved the place and Cholo the horse that roamed the property. Twice a day the cows are milked and my kids... more

This place was amazing! admittedly, the accomodations are rustic-y, but who care when you are stayed on a property that is 60% rainforest, is a organic dairy farm, and is only 5min from the center of Santa Elena town which is very touristy. There is HOT water, a shared huge kitchen with wine and beer in the fridge, and giant... more

We found Finca Terra Viva through its web site and some other guests’ photos, and it looked really interesting. However, the only other review posted here was so negative that we almost decided not to stay there. I am so glad that we did anyway. Terra Viva offers three things that you won’t find in most tourist accommodations: A beautiful... more

We stayed at this 'eco' lodge for one night in october 2007, we were very disappointed with the whole experience. This is probably also symbolic of a wider problem we experienced in Costa Rica with the supposed 'eco' hotels. We found this lodge via the Lonely Planet Guidebook which billed it as being a place to go in Monteverde if... more