Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra)

Carretera Interamericana Sur km 71, Cartago, Costa Rica
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Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra)

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Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
451 reviews

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Situated in Cartago, Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra) features a garden and shared lounge. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 20 km from Cerro de la Muerte. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a desk. Some units have a private entrance. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, brunch and high tea. You can play darts at the bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for hiking. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this bed and breakfast offers ample opportunities to unwind. La Managua Airport is 67 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Cartago

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lucie
    France France
    “Beautiful cosy place near the forest. Nice welcoming hosts and very good food.”
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lots of games to keep our boy entertained and walks, great staff.”
  • Melanie
    Germany Germany
    “Beautiful place in a perfect location for some quiet days. Lovely and helpful staff, delicious breakfast with a view. Hiking trails starting directly in front of the house. Lots of birds around.”
  • Melanie
    Germany Germany
    “Beautiful place. Perfect for some quiet and peaceful days in the mountains. Hiking trails with lots of birds starting right in front of the house. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Brilliant location in the cloud forest. Very basic facilities but friendly. No English spoken.”
  • Cathy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This place is a gem: a wonderful eco-lodge in the midst of primary rainforest. You can trek straight out of the lodge along several trails, or sit with a coffee watching the hummingbirds. A highlight for us was seeing the resplendent quetzal from...”
  • Alberto
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    “The person who was in charge during our stay was very kind and helpful. The place is far away from city, restaurants, markets and things like that, so plates for dinner or breakfast are not varied, but food was very good, They cultivate their own...”
  • Gabriella
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Simple accommodation with a family who, in addition to their house with rooms, also offer other smaller huts with accommodation. Our accommodation was simple, functional but very pleasant. There are enough blankets for the night when the...”
  • Krista
    Canada Canada
    “Just incredible. We had dinner there each night, which was always a delicious home-cooked meal, and breakfast was eggs or pancakes depending on the day. Best part is a pair of quetzals in the trees during breakfast, just amazing. The hosts we met...”
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wonderful! - like living in someone's mountain lodge high in the forest for a while. I loved the house and the cosy little rooms. There was a view of Volcan Poas (erupting!) and it was great to have short trails available leading right out of the...”

Hosted by Bedrich Sruta

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Bedrich Sruta
Iyok Ami, which means Madre Tierre or Mother Earth, is located in a cloud forest in the high mountains of Cartago at an altitude of 2800m. The philosophy and main objective of the reserve Iyok Ami is the conservation and protection of its natural resources. The reserve (23 hectares) consists of a large house with several rooms and common areas, a garden of about half a hectare for agriculture, and about 10 km of trails in the cloud forest. The main trail (3 km one way) leads to a waterfall. Early in the morning quetzales, humming birds and other endemic birds can be spotted in the garden.
I graduated in natural resource management and am a guide with extensive knowledge of the local ecosystem. As your host, I will be happy to guide you through the reserve and answer your questions about the cloud forest, its fauna and flora. My aim is to share my passion for mother nature with you during your stay.
Iyok Ami borders the National Park Tapantí in the east and the Reserve Rio Macho in the northeast. The National Park Los Quetzales is located 5 km south from Iyok Ami. Outside temperatures vary between maximum 25 degrees during the day to around 8 degrees at night. From approximately November to January night temperature can go down to 0 degrees. The nearest small shop is about 5 km south and a larger market about 20 km north from Iyok Ami, so be prepared when you come for several days. Of course, we also serve breakfast (included), lunch and dinner (latter 2 not included).
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra)
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Hiking
  • Darts

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Entertainment and family services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra) takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 22:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Payment can only be made in cash, colones or USD.

    Please inform Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra) in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 22:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra)

    • Room options at Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra) include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Single

    • The prices at Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra) has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra) is 14.9 miles from the centre of Cartago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra) is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra) offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Darts
      • Walking tours
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Tour or class about local culture