lands for sale Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Discover this gem on the southern coast of Costa Rica! Just 1 hour and 20 minutes from Golfito National Airport, this property offers a privileged location that attracts both tourists and investors. With 185 hectares (457.45 acres) of land, this property boasts between two and four stunning sites to enjoy ocean views, encompassing the beach and the entrance to Golfito Gulf. Its ocean panoramas, with clear views of Puerto Jiménez and Carate, create an unparalleled atmosphere of serenity, ideal for relaxing and connecting with nature. Part of the land is dedicated to producing top-quality African palm oil, with approximately 22 hectares (54.36 acres) in full production after 9 years. Additionally, it features 75 hectares (185.33 acres) of melina trees and 5 hectares (12.36 acres) of balsa trees. For adventure enthusiasts, Golfito is just a 35-45 minute boat ride away via the Coto River, offering an exciting additional experience. The atmosphere in the area is perfect for those seeking tranquility, practicing yoga, or enjoying surfing. Tourists are amazed by the abundant surrounding vegetation and the spectacular contrast between the forest and the ocean, making this property a unique destination that reflects Costa Rica's natural beauty worldwide. Don't miss this unique opportunity!

Beautiful property located in the mountains of Fila de Cal, with a property of more than 24 hectares of exuberant nature is this beautiful project to develop. Right next to the main road, the property has 3 buildings of about 400 square meters in total where there are two houses for rent and an area with a large open concept space with a fully equipped kitchen for a restaurant or similar. In addition, the property has several flat areas with access where new constructions can be worked on, as well as areas to segregate if desired. A property with great potential for high-level tourist commercial development. With the new commercial construction that is coming from the new marina and its investors, it is an excellent option to develop.

These beautiful 427 acres (173 hectares) are nestled on a hillside of the Central Pacific, near Quepos and the famous Manuel Antonio National Park. This extraordinary piece of land was chosen because of its strategic location, natural resources, and conservation. The property offers a diverse jungle landscape, a river running through it, and breathtaking views. While it feels remote, it is an easy 35 minutes from Quepos, has public electricity and even fiber optic internet right up to the property on a public road. This property can be developed into a boutique eco-lodge operation, a multi-family compound, a stunning private estate along the river, or any other type of tourist facility. There are canopy tours in neighboring properties for example, and the beautiful river right along the property (on the other side of which is the Tocori Natural Preserve) has considerable clearings along it which can be easily developed (the current road largely follows the river). With the right vision, this property can become an incredible luxury escape not too far from the amenities of a town like Quepos, and given the considerable size, a contribution to nature with the majority of it kept in conservation as a place where even Jaguars and Pumas have been sighted. Currently there is a farmhouse with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also a small caretaker house. There is also a covered parking area and stables for cows and horses. A year-round natural spring provides the farm with potable water and there are various other natural springs throughout the property as well as streams (and small waterfalls!) to complement the large Paquita river running on the southern border of the property.

Nestled in the lush embrace of Costa Rica's vibrant landscape, Coastal Bliss Haven offers an elongated canvas of verdant greenery, stretching towards the sky. This secluded haven of coastal delight boasts a unique geometry that promises exclusivity and privacy. The surrounding canopy of tropical trees whispers tales of serenity and seclusion. With its rustic access path, this lot is a sanctuary for those seeking to build a retreat in harmony with nature, where luxury is defined by tranquility and the undisturbed beauty of the forest.

Explore this exclusive 233-hectare parcel ready to become something more impressive than it already is. This beautiful property unveils unparalleled expansive views North into the Nicoya peninsula, West to the gulf where the sunset bounces off incredible colors every summer afternoon, and South all the way to the town of Puntarenas that comes to life every evening as the lights turn on. Being mostly open pasture land until now, it is a great property to use as a private family compound, housing project, or hotel operation with incredible trails throughout the property, private bungalows with plunge pools and private decks, or whatever you fancy to create on this unique property. The climate here is a perfect blend of clear and comfortable, in stark contrast to the often rainy and cold conditions of Monteverde, which is just 3.5 miles away. With a newly paved road providing easy access, envision your dream estate or eco-friendly development amidst this diverse landscape. This parcel not only offers a private retreat but also the opportunity to contribute to the region's rich ecotourism legacy.

Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of this 234ha (578 acre) ranch and forest reserve. This property is a blend of rolling, open hills and tropical forests—providing a haven for nature enthusiasts and potential for an eco-conscious development. Full of beautiful gulf, sunset and mountain views, elevations range from 500-850 meters (1600-2800 feet). Watered by numerous springs and a year-round creek (as well as access to public water and power) the property features plenty of lodge, hotel and residential build spots. Parts of the existing forest lie within the Bellbird Biological Corridor, helping to connect two important river valleys. The non-forested areas are currently used for cattle breeding, part of a larger ranch supporting 250-300 head of Brahman cattle, and has two recently-upgraded corrals, as well as a small cottage for the on-site ranch manager’s family. There also is a central heliport. With a perfect balance between development and conservation, the climate here is normally clear and comfortable, unlike the chilly, foggy conditions in nearby Monteverde or the heat at lower elevations. Monteverde’s cloud forest reserves, adventure parks, research institutes, schools, restaurants and boutique hotels have made it one of the most important eco-tourist destinations in the world. With its location right on the main road, there is easy access to all these amenities and the continued growth in the region. It can become a sustainable development project that celebrates the beauty of its natural surroundings or maintained as a working ranch and reserve.

Ascend to unparalleled heights on this 8ha+ (20 acre) build platform overlooking the main road to Monteverde. A mesa high above its surroundings, the property features a 360-degree panorama. In the east, the sun rises over the clouds sitting on Monteverde. To the south, mountain ridges disappear into the lights of Puntarenas and the Pacific Ocean beyond. And to the west appear spectacular sunsets over the Gulf of Nicoya. This unique opportunity offers six build platforms, all with fantastic views, and room for one or two more. Monteverde’s cloud forest reserves, adventure parks, research institutes, schools, restaurants and boutique hotels have made it one of the most important ecotourism destinations in the world. With convenient access to all of these and continued growth in the region, the property is a canvas for an incredible hotel, lodge or a group of custom homes.

Amazing place! Stunning 480 ha (almost 1,200 acres) cattle ranch and forest reserve, high in the mountains near Monteverde. Roughly half is a working cattle ranch on open pastures, while the other half is tropical forests and biological corridors. Elevations range from 500 meters in the river valleys to 1000 meters in the high pastures (1600-3300 feet). La Guaria Ranch is on the main road, only 3.5 miles from Monteverde, but it sits in a different climate—moderate and comfortable, avoiding the chilly, foggy conditions of the cloud forest and the heat of the plains. This makes the ranch the perfect place to host guests or residents who want access to Monteverde. In Monteverde, cloud forest reserves, adventure parks, research institutes, schools, restaurants and boutique hotels have made it one of the most important ecotourism destinations in the world. La Guaria itself has a fantastic variety of topography, vegetation, and climate. There are rolling hills, deep valleys with old forests, and epic views in every direction, especially the sunsets over the Gulf of Nicoya and hills beyond. The property includes thirty year-round springs, as well as river and creek frontage. Parts of the existing forest lie within the Bellbird Biological Corridor, helping to connect two important river valleys. Public water and power are available. This ranch offers multiple possibilities. There are numerous large and small hotel sites with locations for a supporting residential development. It can be a site for a spectacular family compound or small community. Or it can be preserved as a working ranch and reserve. The options are limitless. Additionally, there is a 20 acre (8.3 HA) section in the property that can be separated from the rest: a high mesa on the public road is an ideal location for a potential hotel or residences with truly impressive views. Preliminary master plans for the entire property available are available for review by potential buyers.

Coral Santa Teresa, is a 39 Gated Community Development Land with Permits in one of the best and desirable beaches in the Nicoya Peninsula. Truly a one a kind opportunity!

This spectacular property with a beach front area is destined for Residential, Commercial and Hotel Project Development, for which there is a Master Plan and Conceptual Design by Zurcher and Green Plan. It is duly titled, with a Water and Environmental Viability in SETENA. It has 45 hectares and is located in the exclusive area of Punta Leona, located in the Pacific of Costa Rica, which is one of the most recognized beach developments in the country. A privileged area, surrounded by nature, vegetation, spectacular views and an area facing the ocean.

This beautiful property is intended for Project Development , for which there is a Master Plan and Design by Zurcher and Green Plan. It is duly titled and with all the respective permits. The land has more than 6 hectares in a condominium in Punta Leona, which is one of the most recognized beach developments in the country. An area surrounded by nature, vegetation and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Stunning. 60ha (150 acres) of beachfront land including titled property to the water. The plot includes an impressive cliff that juts out into the ocean, beach front land, estuary/mangrove land with lakes, and slightly further inland property on a hillside ideal for developing with a view to the North over the beach. The cliff on the property is impressive. Solid rock growing out of the mainland and protruding out into the ocean, creating stunning views of endless expanse, and allowing for the awesome spectacle of nature as the waves crash on the rocks of the cliff below in the high tide. Unique to a handful of properties in the country, this property includes title to the waterline, which is rare and unique as even the inalienable zone is actually privately titled property, a legal structure which dates back to the Spanish Crown and is duly documented at the National Registry. The lagoons, mangrooves, and estuary create a very special mix of wildlife. See the attached video to see the birds that make a home, stopover, or feeding point out of these bodies of water on the property. This property is ideal for a mixed-use project which can include hotel(s), condos, homes, complementary services, and fantastic amenities, all of which can be developed to respect and highlight the fantastic nature this property has to offer.

Beautiful lot of 1000 square meters just steps away from the beautiful beach of Agujas, Puntarenas. With low crowds and a calm ocean this beach is a perfect place to rest and relax, surrounded by the beautiful nature of the area. Just and hour and a half away from San José, this lot has everything your looking for, but if you want a bit more of night life or extreme activities there are small towns like Jaco, Herradura and Hermosa that will complement perfectly your stay. One thing is for sure, you will never get bored over here.

This beautiful property on the Osa Peninsula includes 54ha of titled land and utilizes an additional 16ha of beachfront which are part of natural heritage of the state. The off-the-grid lodge and field station consist of almost 1´000m2 of buildings under roof, including a field station/lodge with six dormitories for a total of 28 beds and three shared bathrooms. Six private cabins sleep 24 people, and a staff house sleeps eight, with three bathrooms. There are, of course, research areas, an office, presentation areas, and vast common areas for socializing, etc. A large kitchen in the main building is built to prepare food for large groups. Solar electricity and water heating (renovated in 2019) keep the operation going. Throughout the property there are miles of trails for walking, research, conservation awareness, etc, and even two tree platforms with a zip line to be at canopy height and used for observation of flora and fauna in the treetops. The jungle surrounding this field station is the true tropical rain forest of Costa Rica, extending far inland and offering primary forest, trails, creeks, water sources, and pure nature all around. The beach, a protected and isolated cove, is directly in front of the field station, providing opportunities for swimming and snorkeling. The property can be sold as a private estate for conservation, or be sold as the currently operating environmental education center, including the database, website, email accounts, trip advisor profile, promotional material, you tube presence, etc. This is a great property for conservation and relaxation purposes as well.

This commercial property is one of the last remaining properties on the coastal highway in the growing town of Uvita, Costa Rica. Its position is ideal and centrally located in Uvita, with the river walk adjacent to one of the highest points of traffic in the region, ensuring a constant flow of visibility to any future project. With river frontage on the north side providing beautiful views and tranquil sounds of Uvita River, the Eastern side is adjacent to the popular Coastal Highway. On the southern flank is the new access to Marino Ballena National Park, which is in the top 3 most visited national parks in Costa Rica. With government water and electricity on-site, the options are limitless! This is perfect for a mixed-use town center with retail, commercial, restaurants, and apartments. This is truly one of the best commercial investments in the southern zone of Costa Rica! Features: Corner Property on Highest Traffic Thoroughfare in Uvita Unique 1.28 acre Property with River and Mountain Views Commercial and Residential Potential Capture the Tourist from one of the most visited National Parks in the Country Utilities onsite and Earthwork Completed. Ready to Build

This amazing piece of land is where you can build a dream. It has 23,321.32 square meters where you can design your dream home. It has access to electricity and water, it comes titled, and with a maintenance fee of only $50 USD. Just an hour and 25 minutes from San Jose, surrounding the Mangrove swamp around the Tárcoles River, which is a protected area, and near the Carara National Park, is has great nature centered development. The Plot has mangrove views as well as views of the national park. Parrots go through here to get to the national park so there are parrots flying during the day. It is 35 minutes away from Jaco beach, and Los Sueños Marriot Hotel, and less then 2 hours away from Manuel Antonio National Park.

This great lot for sale is located in San Teresa, less than 15 minutes drive from Manzanillo Beach and Hermosa Beach. The access to the property is very easy and it already has a flat surface on its top ready to be built with amazing and spectacular views of the ocean in the forest. With quite famous neighbors in the neighborhood this piece of land is really a special opportunity. The property has its own well to guarantee you have enough water supply during the whole year.

Incredible piece of land surrounded by rainforest preserves, the tranquil Baru River, and the Pacific Ocean. Meaning “Fire Mountain” in the indigenous Borucan native language, this property is perhaps the best we have come across in this special region. Baru has all of the right variables to build the project of your dreams. There are football field size plateaus overlooking the protected virgin rainforest preserves to the ocean. This protected rainforest means no obstruction of the ocean view for perpetuity. The adjacent preserve has a variety of eco-tourism outdoor activates including ziplining, guided nature tours, butterfly gardens, and much more. This is a great advantage to any development design on the property. Baru Development property has a concession well on site. The well has been accepted at 8.0 liters per second which will support 2,880 people or 480 three-bedroom dwellings. The well taps an underground river running through the property 185m below the surface. The river runs through the middle and you can feel its energy on the surface. The Borucans (indigenous people) used this as a spiritual spot because of the energy and views of the river valley sunrise and the ocean sunsets. There are 2 springs on-site located at the top of the farm, unusual in allowing water to gravity feed. The property has taken several years to achieve the water concession and acquire the water permits that need to be in place first before moving forward with any development. There are CFIA construction and environmental permits for a full condominium land use which can now be molded to your desires. This property is build-ready! This removes over 5 years of permitting time before your vision can see fruition and allows you to create your project immediately whether it is residential, commercial, touristic, or a combination. This property is ready for you to implement your concept from a wellness center, condo buildings, residential lots, hotels, estate homes, or your own town! The Baru Development Property is surrounded by over 1,000 acres of preserve creating a unique sensation of privacy that lawfully cannot change as the surrounding area is developed. The farm has direct access to the main roads accessing two airports within 30 minutes and is less than a mile from the quaint beach town of Dominical. Just minutes away from farmer’s markets in Platanillo and a short distance to the public and private hospitals in San Isidro (2nd largest city in Costa Rica), this property is at the most ideal location. Because of the topography, road noise is muted from the ocean view side despite its direct highway access. The 2,400ft (1/2 mile) ridge of prime building sites is naturally terraced with 2 and 3 levels of construction pads creating almost 1.5 miles of ocean view frontage! The primary ridge boasts views of both the year-round sunrises over the river valley and sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. The river valley view side of the property also has similar building potential with incredible views to the shimmering turquoise Baru River. The ridge has constant breeze from the river valley and ocean drawing across the main building areas. The property has been maintained as a working farm, so you can easily develop over 80% of the property with many additional areas to plant gardens and orchards. A section of the riverside is still rainforest with beautiful hiking trails that we have been maintaining. This is ideal for mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking. This build-ready property is one of a kind and is ready for you to make your mark in Costa Rica!!

Nativa Condominium is one of the most luxurious beach condominiums in the country. Located in the Central Pacific coast, the property is peaceful and surrounded by nature and is the perfect place to spend a weekend vacation or a lifetime. Every single moment you spend there is wonderful. Beautiful sunny mornings or the macaws flying over your head on the afternoons. Truly are moments to treasure, even those beautiful mesmerizing rainy days and the absolutely wonderful starry nights. Words can’t define how beautiful it is. Nativa Condominium it is just over an hour trip from the International Airport and the capital so getting to the city to do your earrings is not only easy but also very quick. A wonderful drive for those who like open highways crossing mountains. There are all kinds of services and amenities minutes away from Nativa and two of the most impressive law-protected areas just across the street: Carara National Reserve and Tárcoles River. A big part of Costa Rica’s surface is law-protected and one of those parks is just across the street. You’ll have the sea in front of you and a virgin protected mountain on the back. Nativa was built carefully around nature and is one of the very few projects that was approved due to its rigorous care of nature. Restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, everything is close. If you are up for a night out, there are many places to go dancing or just chill out to enjoy a Piña Colada. Gastronomy is great and with a wide variety for all tastes. If you like seafood, well, everything is the catch of the day! Our property is ready to develop, with all the permits in order and electric and water services installed and in working order so you just need to call your architect and start designing. The price is very competitive and considering the economy is going to bounce back soon, investing in a property like this will bring you economic earnings in the short term. Costa Rica offers foreign investors and residents a wide variety of amenities and securities. Our “Pura Vida” way of life focuses on the good things of life. Costa Rica has no army, we invest most of our government money on education. Finally, the economy is good, stable, and tightly tied to the US markets so your investment in Costa Rica doesn’t represent a risk compared to other countries in the region. Property is inscribed under a corporation whose sole purpose is to hold it. This makes any transfer a breeze. For starters, anyone can own a corporation regardless of their citizenship so it doesn’t matter if you are a Costa Rican citizen, a resident or a visitor, you can own this property the same day you pay for it without any complications. The costs of transferring a corporation (and all the goods inscribed in it) are very low which means getting the property under your name won’t come with hidden excessive charges. Finally, having property in a corporation can aid you with your taxes in the US. You may not have to pay taxes in your country since the property will be registered under an international corporation.

This irreplaceable, unique 12 acre property is located a short drive from the Dominicalito beach and within a small community of unique properties. There are only eight properties in the premier section of the valley, and this property is arguably the crown jewel of the valley. The main building site has a beautiful, forest-lined approach that opens to an expansive cleared area that is suitable for the construction of a special estate home, pool, parking, and grounds. The site boasts views directly towards the iconic “one tree island” which is the central, focal point of the vista. The owner will also enjoy the year-round sunsets on the water and close enough proximity to the ocean to see the ripples on the water in the bay below. The fifteen hundred foot high mountain towards the east forms an amazing backdrop and adds to the dramatic setting. There is mature surrounding forest with some spectacular trees and layered growth throughout the site. One of the most attractive features of the property is a section on the southern flank which is accessed by a trail going down towards a year-round creek, cascades, and seasonal waterfall which has an area that might be suitable for a guest casita, artist studio, yoga deck or similar. The community has careful zoning in place to ensure the long term integrity of the property values and proper management of surrounding land. This spectacular site is suitable for residential development with allowances for a house, guest house, caretaker’s quarters, and supporting infrastructure. Electricity runs along the property line, there is all-weather access to the property line and building pad and water is piped to the building site as well. Discerning buyers must see this property, as it’s one of the best offerings available anywhere in this section of the market given its special features, privacy, and magical viewscape. Features Football field size building area on with expansive ocean views and mountain views to the back. The main building area is perfectly positioned to capture the breeze throughout the day. There are several other area of the property suitable for building as well. Beautiful rock structures surround year-round creeks and waterfalls within the property boundaries. This area of the property is a perfect place for a guesthouse, yoga studio, or meditation platform. Direct access to Poza Azul Waterfalls just a short walk from the property. Beautiful area with large natural swimming pool and iconic cascade to enjoy. Community water system piped to building pad and secondary internal water sources are available. Less than a mile to the beach and town for essentials. Easy bicycle ride there and back.