Biesanz Woodworks

We popped in 15 minutes before they were due to close. They were very happy to give us a rapid tour (in Spanish) of the workshop and talk us through its evolution, how they sourced the wood, etc. It was very interesting learning about Biesanz and the craftsmen working there who have all been there 30+ years. They stayed open a bit later than closing, being very generous with their time while waiting for us to select something from the shop. They had some beautiful and very fine pieces which are expensive as well as a selection of more moderately priced items. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Amazing place! Definitely worth the visit and they even have the beautiful pink pineapples in their gorgeous garden. The shop is lovely and make time to visit with the sweetest three legged rescue shop dog. I highly recommend a tour of the workshop and garden with the cute little pond where you can spot turtles, ducks and all kinds of stunning plant and flower species. Of course, the furniture, wood work and other crafts are absolutely stunning. I got a beautiful Lacewood table and couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend! 5 stars! The team is wonderful and say hi to the office chicken!!!!!

My favorite place in Costa Rica so far. The owners took us on a tour of the showroom, garden and workshop. The artisans here have decades of experience and their work is exquisite. Wooden bowls, boxes, jewelry and furniture are the kinds of unique things you will proudly display at home and tell your guests about. And there’s a very friendly three-legged rescue dog to greet you when you come.

I went here on a very rainy day- and at first I thought they were closed as it’s very low key and quiet. It was our last day in CR. I knocked and the door was answered. I wasn’t prepared for how special this shop is. Honestly, had I known what I was about to see- I would’ve saved all my souvenir money just for this shop. You can instantly tell the difference in quality and craftsmanship. The senior assistant, a young lady, and a kindly three legged dog were working in the shop. All welcomed us in even though we were very soggy. He encouraged us to pick things up and educated us on the process. The shop itself is like a little sanctuary, and the pictures of the shop don’t do it any justice. We were welcomed to take our time and enjoy all the beautiful items. It was really good to see how well Mr. Biesanz was regarded and his use of the local trees in a sustainable way. Mr. Biesanz is often picked to provide national gifts on official affairs; and shop displays many letters from presidents and royalty who received his art. You can see many high end pieces, but I must emphasize that the shop was not pretentious at all. Mr. Biesanz welcomes new and young collectors looking for something small and nice on a smaller budget. I’m a young art collector on a budget myself, and I was able to find a small Japanese style bowl that really special for my humble collection at home. This is a real treat.

What amazing craftsmanship and beautiful wood items. The tour provided was so informative and made you appreciate the products even more. The staff was just absolutely lovely. I ended up buying all of my gifts for friends and family...and for myself, at this location. They are beautiful, different and will last a lifetime. Way more useful, in my opinion, than a tshirt or regular keychain. I think all recipients will be quite pleased.

This is a must-visit in the area for anyone interested in truly artisanal craftsmanship! You can see the process of selecting, curing, carving, hand-turning, and finishing wood, along with getting to see some amazing flora and fauna on the property. If you’re looking for a a top-notch wooden gift - this is the heart of authenticity and quality, and they have something for every price point… from guitar picks to items good enough for the Queen of Spain who visited! 😊 Go check it out for a different outing and enjoy

Beautiful artisan wood work and exceptionally friendly people. They gave us a tour of the workshop for free and answered all our questions.

Beautiful place, people and products. Great tour by the artisans and no pressure at all to buy things. You couldn't get a better little trip in San Jose. A perfect place to buy gifts.