We are Dr. Kamila Szlachta and Dr. Philipp Klug, the proud hosts of your home in Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica. Let us tell you how our journey led us here.

Kamila was born in Poland and came to Germany as a child with her parents in the Ruhr area. After studying chemistry in Bochum and completing her doctorate in Hamburg, she ventured into the business sector. There she worked as a medical writer and in special sales for renowned international pharmaceutical  companies. Today she is a freelance medical writer.

Philipp, who was born in Berlin and grew up in the Ruhr region, studied biochemistry in Bochum and also completed his doctorate in Hamburg. After his time in research, he also switched to the business sector, where he worked for 12 years as an account manager for international medical technology companies.

During our travels around the world, we discovered our passion for tropical climes and especially for life by the warm ocean. Our love for surfing developed over the years until it became an integral part of our lives.

Although we have visited many different countries, we were always drawn back to Costa Rica and Matapalo became our place of longing. After more than 10 visits as tourists and making friends with the local community, we decided to leave our hectic lives in Germany behind and start a new adventure in Costa Rica.

And here we are, looking forward to sharing our passion for this beautiful country with you. We sincerely hope that you feel at home with us and enjoy Costa Rica as much as we do.

Another thing close to our hearts is our dog Kira, our "guard dog". In our previous life, which was characterized by work-related stress, we would not have been able to fulfill this wish. Kira loves her ball, loves romping on the beach and enjoys being stroked.

Your stay at our Bed & Breakfast in Playa Matapalo promises not only relaxation and adventure, but also a warm welcome to our very own corner of paradise. We look forward to meeting you soon.