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Member house · since 2023

Terranova

Owners

Giovanna Jiménez

Giovanna Jiménez

Founder and CEO

Rodolfo Jiménez

Rodolfo Jiménez

Co-Founder

The record

Founded

1994

Head office

San José, Costa Rica

Languages

English, Spanish

The house

Terranova is a bespoke luxury travel company with more than three decades of experience designing tailor-made journeys around the world. Its approach is grounded in first-hand knowledge: the team personally explores destinations, stays in the hotels it recommends and builds lasting relationships with trusted guides and local partners.

Every journey begins with listening. Terranova learns how each client travels, what interests them and which details have shaped previous experiences before creating an entirely individual itinerary. Its on-the-ground expertise helps the team select the right rooms, guides, experiences and pace, while its global network provides special opportunities and reliable support when plans change.

For Terranova, luxury travel means traveling exceptionally well, with thoughtful planning, meaningful experiences and people who understand the client. The company also believes that travel should respect and contribute positively to the destinations and communities visited. The curiosity, personal service and attention to detail that shaped Terranova from the beginning continue to guide every journey it designs.

The practice

Where they send

East and Southern Africa Multiple first-hand trips to the region, building extensive knowledge of safari properties, routes and local operators.
Arctic and Antarctic Regions Extensive knowledge of polar vessel expeditions.

Main areas of specialty

Greece For more than 18 years, the team has spent two months in Greece each summer, gaining first-hand experience of 35 Greek islands and extensive knowledge of their properties, character and the best times to visit — while continuing to discover new islands.
Japan First-hand knowledge acquired through multiple in-depth trips, including off-the-beaten-path destinations.

In-house

First-Hand Knowledge We spend more than eight months a year traveling and exploring destinations.
Yacht and Cruise Specialists Terranova operates what it identifies as the only specialized cruise office in Costa Rica, covering luxury, river, expedition and yacht travel.
Terranova Origen Terranova’s wider group includes Terranova Origen, its own Costa Rica ground operation with in-house guides.

Standing

Affiliations

The Alliance — member house

Virtuoso — Terranova is a Virtuoso member agency