“Authentic Pura Vida”

Vocare is the perfect location for visiting other areas in the Guanacaste region. Much nicer to stay at this quiet and beautiful location and take day trips (there is much to do and see within easy driving range), rather than pack up and move every day. The Host, Ernesto, could not have been more pleasant or helpful. He speaks fluent English, so there is no problem with communication. He is happy to help you plan where to go and what to see in the area. It is best to rent a 4x4 as some of the roads are not paved. Our cabin was large, clean and very comfortable. There was one room with a double bed and a bunk bed, and a separate room with a double bed. One of the best things about staying at Vocare is feeling like you are a guest, not merely a tourist staying at tourist lodgings. There are only two cabins, which are far apart enough to offer privacy. If I return to the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, Vocare is the only place I would consider staying. It is far superior to the other places I stayed on my recent vacation in Costa Rica, and the least expensive, too. If you are looking for a place to stay with a lively restaurant/bar scene where you can mingle with lots of other tourists, Vocare is not for you. If you want to stay somewhere that is immersed in nature where you can explore the grounds, see wonderful birds/wildlife and simply relax and enjoy your surroundings, then Vocare is where you should stay. Truly, I cannot say enough to convey how wonderful it is to stay at Vocare and experience the true Costa Rica, not the tourist Costa Rica.

“Wow! amazing location and hosts that are inspiring and so hospitable. Thank you!”

Amazing host, passionate about his farm and wonderful projects, had a guided tour and loved every second of my stay. Highly recommend this as a unique insight into something very different and decent! So much wildlife.

“Absolutely amazing stay with the most welcoming host”

Staying at Finca Vocare was one of the most special experiences of our entire Costa Rica trip. This place is truly authentic and deeply connected to nature. Ernesto and his wife are incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuine hosts who make you feel at home from the very first moment. Ernesto even gave us a free two-hour tour of his land, passionately explaining his projects, his sustainable agriculture, and his efforts to protect the local nature and ecosystem. It wasn’t just a tour — it was an inspiring insight into Costa Rican life, values, and respect for the land. The finca is beautifully located right in the middle of nature, surrounded by forest, wildlife, and pure tranquility. If you are looking for luxury resorts, this is not it — but if you want to experience the real Costa Rican vibe, meet amazing people, and truly learn about the country, this place is perfect. It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down, reconnect, and honestly… it’s hard to leave. We highly recommend Finca Vocare to anyone who wants an authentic, meaningful, and unforgettable stay in Costa Rica.

we had a wonderful stay! Ernesto is the friendliest Person We met in Costa Rica. He took his time to recommend us places to go and showed us his property. We learned so much about his Farm, the animals and plants. Also his wife and everyone else working there were very nice and forthcoming. The cabin is surrounded by nature, was clean and spacious. There are a few dogs, but all friendly. Breakfast was great as well as dinner. Wished we could have stayed longer.

“Amazing cozy place to stay”

Absolutely perfect! Host is very kind, all staff were really good. Breakfast was delicious! I was really happy to stay there!!!

“If you want to learn about Costa Rica it’s wildlife & so much more stay here.”

Earnesto & his family have the most interesting property & are doing wonderful things for the wildlife & environment. Clean rooms. The river swim a highlight.

“Charming place Pura Vida vibe”

Ernesto the host and the vibe of the place. The story behind the place is heart warming and gives you positive feelings. The hidden river is a must, you can swim and chill in the middle of the nature. Ernesto helped us a lot, gave us explanations about animals around and place to visit. He even gave us advices about the best itinerary to take to go on our next stop. Lovely place, kind person, touching encounter.

“Thank you for the special experience.”

First of all a big big thank you to Ernesto an Leslie, the owners of Vocaré, who made this wonderful and special experience so marvelous. From the first minute we felt like visiting friends, such a warm welcome for us and our two kids. Our kids loved the dogs (9), pigs, chicken and bats😉 Ernesto and Leslie made a super delicious breakfast with fruits from their garden. The Dinner was a dream, fresh smoothies with fruits from the trees next to you, vegetables from the garden and the best fish I have eaten. Ernesto and Leslie I told you, I will be back just to have dinner with you😉 The river next to Vocaré is so nice. We went swimming in the river, there is kind of a pool, also our daughter (5) could swim there on here own. All in one, one of our best experiences in our Costa Rica holidays.

It was a taste of paradise

“You will be staying on a family eco farm, not a posh hotel. Chill and have a dip in the river.”

This a eco project, run by a farming family that are passionate about the local community and environment. Essential basic chalets and student accomidation around a brilliant kitchen and shared relaxation area. Food excellent. You go to sleep listening to howler monkey's. Do not forget a mosquito net.

It was amazing experience for our family. I wish we could stay longer, there is a lot to do and explore at Ernesto's farm. Wild nature, amazing views, a lot of animals made our stay really exclusive. We definetly recommend this place to all people who want to expirience real and wild Costa Rica! Thanks to Ernesto and his wife for so much fun!

Ernesto really exceeded our expectations. The hospitality was unforgetable. We got to know the farm and its surroundings and got a lot of infirmation abot Costarician agriculture, politics... The tradicional food was delicious. This stay was a big surprise. We felt very welcome!

“Ernesto and Leslie are fantastic hosts who can tell you a lot about the local nature and people.”

Great location, fantastic host, very nice traditional breakfast

This is a hidden gem off the beaten track for those who love animals and nature, enjoy great company, and are interested in sustainability and community. Ernesto and Leslie were wonderful hosts, dedicated and openminded, and also just fun and interesting to spend time anf have a beer with. Ernesto went out of his way to give us a highly insightful tour of his beautiful farm. The community work they do as well as the management of the farm is truly visionary and inspiring. We would have loved to stay longer and are looking forward to coming back one day to our lemon tree!

“One of my best stays in Costa Rica.”

The location is wonderfull, out in the nature. the accomodation is super comfy and clean and the hosts are amazing, special thanks to Ernesto for making our stay such a wonderfull time. the owners are super kind and are ready to help with anything. definitely the place to stay if around the area!!!

It's an amazing vibe, they treat you like family.

On of my favorites places in Costa Rica ! :)

“Amazing place”

Ernesto and Lezli was our best hust in Costa Rica! They treated us like family.. the farm is beautiful, food was great, and the cabin was comfortable. There is a privet fun river. Ernesto showed us the farm and it was very interesting.

Was just amazing! The owner was really nice and the farm is very interesting! The cabine was amazing!

We travelled in Costa Rica for 6 weeks and had probably about 15 different accomodations - and Altogether this was our best experience!!! If you are looking for some authentic experience, this is THE place to go! The food is home-cooked and absolutely delicious and by far the best Value for money we ever had in Costa Rica. Ernesto spent a hole day showing us around the farm, told us about his life, the great projects he is part of and even planted a family tree with us. We had lovely evenings with him and his wife Leslie where we exchanged story's of our lifes... There is a river on his farm where you can go for a little swim or you just wander around the property or relax in the spacious community area in one of the hammocks. We had three great relaxing days and are so glad we had this stopover between all the National park main attractions... Thank you so much Ernesto for the wonderful time!!!