Great place, great host. Like a high class Robinson Caruso. Sitting in the shade and feeling the breeze, hearing the waves, waking to the monkeys. I thought no ac would make for grumpy bride and sleepless nights, I was wrong! Breeze at night kept us fine. I'd stay again. negs- could use better pillows, and minimal romantic privacy with close... More

I can say this place stinks so I can keep it to myself but I must share my incredible experience at this place. I have stayed here many times and this is a definite comeback place for me. The rooms are very clean and well maintained. The kitchenette has all the basic things you would need to make meals because... More

We have visited Tucan Terra in the rainy season, the dry season, under the full moon and the darkness of the new moon. It is always an incredible experience. This year our daughter joined us. She said "I know you tried to explain this place to me, but there really isn't any way to adequately describe it." You too will... More

We spent 4 nights at Tucan Terra and had a great time. We were on the top floor, very spacious terrace with an open kitchen where the white faced monkeys regulary come when they smell your breakfast ! and the howler monkeys who live on the tree behind will make sure you are awake at 5:15 in the morning so... More

Tucan Terra was by far the highlight of our month long trip to Costa Rica. Not knowing too much of what to expect beforehand, our experience at Van's exceeded all of our dreams. The wildlife passing right through the gardens in front of the guest house was more abundant and more frequent than anywhere else we went. The birds, the... More

We had the immense pleasure of staying at Van's for two weeks over the Thanksgiving holiday. My girlfriend and I came to Matapalo for a relaxing vacation of surf and wildlife. Tucan Terra is on the water and looks east over the Golfo Dulce. You get the most brilliant sunrises coming up over the mountains that divide Costa Rica and... More

Tucan Terra is heaven! Incredible wildlife directly in front of us everyday. Beautiful beaches, surf for every experience level, amazing views, awesome snorkeling, diving, fishing, kayaking, incredible hiking and two cool waterfalls close to the property that you can swim under. Van, the owner of Tucan Terra, is a wonderful person. We had the privilege to try his cooking during... More

We arrived in a party of 5 to be welcomed by Tucans and scarlet mccaws over head and monkeys making a nuisance of themselves in the trees. However, what was more noticeable was how Van (the owner) would do anything to make out stay as comfortable as possible. In four days we experienced the real beauty of Costa Rica in... More

My husband and I stayed upstairs for 5 nights and loved it! The property is not named Tucan Terra for nothing. Having breakfast while watching the tucans in an adjacent tree was a daily occurance. It also wasn't out of the ordinary to watch a family of monkeys swing through the garden. We enjoyed spending time in hammocks on the... More