Who We Are

We are your hosts, Brendan and Angie, and we would like to give you a little insight into our dream......

We met our first year at the University of Vermont and have been spending as much time as possible together since. For both of us, the travel bug took it’s hold early and has only strengthened with the passing of time. We were off to Spain and Italy to study abroad our Junior year of college and it was during that time exploring the great world became a priority for both of us.

We figured after graduating there was no better way to enjoy our new degrees than to travel in Asia and so after saving up over the summer, we entered the different worlds of China, southeast Asia and India for a 6 month journey. It was in Cambodia that we decided we would spend the next winter in Peru, and so off we went to the Amazon the following year. There we began entertaining the idea of owning a guesthouse (what better way to sustain the international experience?) and as the dream quickly turned into a goal we started to plan our mission.

We decided on Central America and hit the bumpy roads of Latin America once again to search for a perfect spot to open a guesthouse. After months of traveling, excitement and disappointment, we found ourselves in the gorgeous beach town of Playa Chiquita looking at a newly constructed caribbean bungalows. The place was incredible and we knew immediately we had to find a way to make it work. We cracked open our Business Plan for Dummies book (honestly) and got busy. Six weeks later, after a whirlwind of events, we were the proud owners of beautiful Tierra de Sueños.

If you are interested in some of our stories you can check out our blog: opguesthouse.blogspot.com

We are also on Facebook.

No matter where we go during our travels, the lodging experience helps shape our perception of the place. It is our mission to use what we have learned along the way to provide people with an unforgettable travel experience.

Our Place

Tierra de Sueños is located in the beach community of Playa Chiquita, 6 kilometers south of Puerto Viejo on the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Playa Chiquita is an international neighborhood that celebrates nature and diversity. Some of our neighbors include several delicious restaurants, the Yoga center next door, two specialty grocers, a holistic guidance center and a massage specialist.

Our bungalows are just a three minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches on this coast. After walking down a nature trail across the road, you will find the unspoiled Playa Chiquita with reefs for snorkeling, palm tree covers for shady lounging and, depending on the time of year, either waves for surfing or the calmest waters for swimming.

Playa Chiquita is the best of both worlds because it is so easy to be a part of the lively Puerto Viejo scene yet far enough away to enjoy a peaceful sanctuary where often the only sounds you’ll hear are that of the jungle. Puerto Viejo is a laid back beach town moving to it’s own reggae beat. With it’s “tranquilo” vibe, friendly people and lush tropical surroundings people easily fall in love with this place. Puerto Viejo hosts a variety of excellent restaurants and fun nightlife with live music and people from all over the world. Staying at Tierra de Sueños, you are removed from the action and noise but can easily get into Puerto Viejo with a quick bike ride or taxis that run all day and night.

At Tierra de Sueños you can enjoy a relaxing and peaceful vacation on the secluded beaches of Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva. And for those of us who enjoy a more active holiday, this area has it all: hiking, kayaking, discovering exotic flora and fauna, snorkeling, diving, surfing, biking, waterfall tours, and more! You can even take a day trip to Panama!

Relax in a hammock while reading a book from our library...

Enjoy all that Costa Rica has to offer by taking advantage of the tours in the area....

Discover the wild life in these natural surroundings....

Hummingbirds, lizards, spiders, butterflies, sloths and toucans already share this jungle property, now we welcome you to make yourselves at home as well!