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Costa Rica, a small country which is leading the pack for renewable energy generation, it serves as home to the happiest people on earth and is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. In 2015, Costa Rica ran on 99% renewable energy from hydroelectric, wind, geothermal and solar power. Based upon the 2016 assessment by happyplanetindex.org, Costa Rica topped the list yet again at #1 for the healthiest and happiest place to live in the world. Costa Rica is one of the 20 most biologically diverse countries on earth, making it home to 5% of the earth's species.

In all its beauty and simplistic living, the country and its people share a like mindedness in respect to the environment and see the value in conserving the natural commodities of the country. Ongoing Conservation initiatives are gradually educating the younger generations of the value in protecting these priceless natural resources and evolving to support the needs of local communities. We here at Properties in Costa Rica know the value in promoting and educating our clients on the importance of sustainable land use, renewable practices and preservation of the natural landscape. Within this site you will find properties which focus on environmentally friendly design, alternative energy generation, conservation of watersheds and rainforests, and sustainable development. These are unique offerings for those in search of an investment which optimizes and protects the flora and fauna of Costa Rica.

Private residences and hotels which are built to compliment natural forest and terrain with little impact on the surrounding ecology are not only a wise decision, but allow for an authentic lifestyle in touch with nature, which is a rare commodity in itself. For investors who see the value in protecting nature yet still want to generate a return, hotels, yoga retreats, or eco-adventure destinations are offerings which thrive in the ecotourism mecca of Costa Rica. The diversity of Costa Rica offers purchasing options for all walks of life, yet one cannot deny the value of the natural elements which accompany these properties.

For those in search of the "pura vida" (pure life), it cannot be achieved without the respect for nature, and the recognition that making sound investments into the future of the environment is what will create the purest kind of living for not only the present but the future generations to come.

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Sustainable Homes

Country Farm-like Retreat in The City of Santa Ana ID CODE: #3254

Fruit Tree Filled Country Farm-like Retreat in the City of Santa Ana

  • Land: 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres)
  • Construction: 415 m2 (4,500 sq ft)
  • Main House: 325 m2 (3,500 sq.ft.): 4 Bedrooms / 4.5 Bathrooms / Maid's Apartment / Storage Room
  • Guesthouse: 90 m2 (1,000 sq ft):
    2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
  • Sales Price: US$825,000 Reduced to US$799,000
Expansive, single-level Spanish Hacienda-style home, nestled in the tranquil countryside of Santa Ana. More Information...
Birdwatching Paradise Home with Pool on Grid Solar ID CODE: #3867

Birdwatching Paradise Home with Pool on Grid Solar

  • Land size: 9,787.33 m2 / 2.41 acres
  • Construction: 185 m2 (1,990 sq.ft.)
  • 2 Beds / 2 Baths / Attic / Extra room / Storage Room
  • Sales Price: US$269,000
Welcome to Birdwatching Paradise Home, nestled in the serene and picturesque region of Turrialba, just a 2.5-hour drive from San José. More Information...
Dream house in paradise! ID CODE: #4029

Dream house in paradise!

  • Land size: 2,000 m2 | 0.49 acres | 0.2 ha
  • Construction size: 200 m2
  • 2 Beds / 2.5 Baths / Balcony / Pool
  • Sales Price: US$520,000
You can look no further if you're yearning for a tranquil sanctuary amidst breathtaking surroundings. Nestled in a serene setting in the enchanting town of Montezuma, renowned for the splendor of its beaches and rivers, this house offers an idyllic retreat. More Information...

Conservation Land

HIDDEN GEM in Punta Uva ID CODE: #4018

HIDDEN GEM in Punta Uva

  • Lot C: 2,139 m2 / 23,015 sq.ft. / 0.5 Acres
  • Sales Price: US$140,000 Reduced to US$135,000
Punta Uva Beach is a hidden gem on Costa Rica's southern Caribbean coast. It offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and cultural richness. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a chance to immerse yourself in nature, Punta Uva provides an idyllic setting for a memorable experience. More Information...
Enchanting Sounds of the Jungle ID CODE: #4056

Enchanting Sounds of the Jungle

  • Lot A: 1,384 m2 / 14,891 sq.ft. / 0.34 Acres
  • Sales Price: US$135,000 Reduced to US$125,000
Embrace the tranquility and beauty of Costa Rica, and experience a harmonious connection with the natural world every day in this incredibly well-located lot that will allow you to merge with nature. More Information...
Tropical Community Living Near Punta Uva Beach ID CODE: #4009

Tropical Community Living Near Punta Uva Beach

  • Lot 5,875 m2 (1,45 acres)
  • Sales Price: US$180,000 Reduced to US$156,000
Ideal lot with river for a single family house and a tropical dream garden. Located in Punta Uva Beach – a haven for long board surfing, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, and breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. 🏄‍♂️🌅 More Information...
Escape the Heat of the Beach in to a Jungle Highland Paradise ID CODE: #4005

Escape the Heat of the Beach in to a Jungle Highland Paradise

  • Land size: 3,110 m2 / 0.7 Acre / 33,463 sq.ft.
  • Sales Price: US$98,000 Reduced to US$88,000
The property offers mountain views of La Amistad National Park. The parcel has easy access to municipal drinking water, electricity, and high-speed fiber optic internet. This is the last lot on a cul-de-sac which ends in a coffee farm; a small private park is the other neighboring property. More Information...
Beautiful Land in the Heart of the Blue Zone of Costa Rica ID CODE: #3946

Beautiful Land in the Heart of the Blue Zone of Costa Rica

  • Land size: 83 hectares / 205 acres / 830,000 m2
  • Sales Price: US$1,500,000
This ranch offers spectacular views of the surrounding hill country. Very private and secluded. No road noise and distant neighbors provides a tranquil and peaceful rural life. Gorgeous pastures for farming; perimeter and cross fencing. More Information...
Owner Financial option to buy Latitude 9´49 Gated Community or Residential Project with 19 possibility houses development for sell ID CODE: #3836

Owner Financial option to buy Latitude 9´49 Gated Community or Residential Project with 19 possibility houses development for sell

  • Land size: 40,717.21 m2 (10.061 Acres)
  • 9 segregated properties
  • Sales Price: US$1,275,000 Reduced to US$800,000
Located just 8 minutes from the Carara National Park, less than 20 minutes from the paradisiacal beaches of the central Pacific of Costa Rica and just one hour from Santa Ana, one of the most developed cities in San José, we can find this property with double security and an entire infrastructure already made for a perfect residential development. More Information...
Property with two houses in San Ramon with business potential ID CODE: #3877

Property with two houses in San Ramon with business potential

  • Land size: 2,225 m2 (0.55 Acres)
  • Construction size: 500 m2 (5,381.95 sq.ft.)
  • 6 Beds / 5 Baths / Ample Gardens
  • Sales Price: US$750,000 Reduced to US$650,000
Situated on a small hill overlooking the mountains and with enough acreage to build more, this amazing property with a big house and one smaller, is now used as Hostel, but has all the potential for any other business. More Information...
The 100-Acre Wood Near the Beach in the Caribbean - Ideal for Sustainable Community ID CODE: #3859

The 100-Acre Wood Near the Beach in the Caribbean - Ideal for Sustainable Community

  • Land size: 40 hectares (100 acres)
  • Sales Price: US$550,000 Reduced to US$495,000
The 100-Acre Wood is an ideal land for those who feel the call for a change of life, those looking to live in a different way. It is perfect for a self-sustainable project, for permaculture or for retreats. There are expansion possibilities to reach up to 100 hectares (250 acres) by acquiring additional neighboring tracts whose owners are open to selling as well. More information...
Walking Distance Cocles Prime Plot with Ylang-Ylang Scented Forest ID CODE: #3871

Walking Distance Cocles Prime Plot with Ylang-Ylang Scented Forest

  • Size: 15,000 m2 (Almost 4 acres)
  • Sales Price: US$1,350,000 for all
  • Or 3 lots of 5,000 m2 (1.25 acres) each at US$450,000
Located within a short 10 minute walk from Cocles Beach, and outside of the Indigenous Reserve, this property is in the heart center of the Caribbean bohemian, yogui and surfer world, with easy access to outstanding restaurants and great supermarkets. Perfect convenient location for a dream house, retreat center or AirBnB, all without feeling the town's hustle and bustle! More Information...
Caribbean Farm Land with Wild Potential 20 minutes from Puerto Viejo ID CODE: #3870

Caribbean Farm Land with Wild Potential 20 minutes from Puerto Viejo

  • Size: 17 hectares (42 acres)
  • Sales Price: US$350,000 (Only US$2 x m2)
The property is situated in Carbon, a small, scenic and quiet agricultural town very close to hot tourist destinations like Puerto Viejo and Cahuita. Carbón is a prime location where you can still buy acreage for very good prices, therefore ideal for those looking for adventure tourism, canopy, waterfalls, self suficiency, permaculture, low density like-minded communities, conservation, among others. More Information...

Sustainable Commercial

Eco-Development

Cream of the Crop Mini-Farms in Rejuvenating Mountain Setting! ID CODE: #3940

Cream of the Crop Mini-Farms in Rejuvenating Mountain Setting!

  • Land: From 5,000 m2 (1.25 acres) to 4.4 hectares (11 acres)
  • Prices: Starting at US$57,500
Escape to the tranquil beauty of Grifo Alto Puriscal, where stunning panoramic views of the lush, rolling hills await you. Our exclusive panoramic view lots for sale provide idyllic residential settings for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. More Information...
Perfect for a sustainable, simple and eco-friendly lifestyle! ID CODE: #4013

Perfect for a sustainable, simple and eco-friendly lifestyle!

  • Land: 1,080 m2 (11,625 sq.ft.)
  • Construction: 70 m2 (753 sq.ft.)
  • 1 bed / 1 Bath
  • Sales Price: US$88,000 Reduced to US$79,500
Escape the hustles of a modern life, and immerse yourself in the serene peacefulness of this green property. Nestled on a lot surrounded by lush vegetation and abundant fruit trees, this open-air living space is a nature lover's true paradise. More Information...
Lifestyle Farm with Incredible Views your Daily Source of Inspiration and Beauty ID CODE: #4000

Lifestyle Farm with Incredible Views your Daily Source of Inspiration and Beauty

  • Land 8,3 Acres (3.3 hectares)
  • Construction: 3249 sq.ft. (302 m2)
  • 3 Beds / 2 Baths / Garage / Porch: 900 sq.ft. (84 m2)
  • Sales Price: US$279,000
This property offers Incredible views, and a highly convenient location, approximately 1.5 kilometers (about a mile) from a village that provides essential services such as healthcare facilities, police services, schools, hardware stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, and more. More Information...
Breathtaking Mountain Views ID CODE: #3967

Breathtaking Mountain Views

  • Land size: 29,279 m2 (2.92 ha)
  • Sales Price: US$134,000
Beautiful land in the mountains near Nandayure. Looking for peace and quiet out in the hill country of Costa Rica's Blue Zone? This listing offers plenty of fresh air, sunshine, and clean mountain spring water. More Information...
Peaceful Sanctuary farm with agriculture and houses build areas, Tinamaste ID CODE: #3885

Peaceful Sanctuary farm with agriculture and houses build areas, Tinamaste

  • Land size: 20 Hectares (49.4 Acres)
  • Sales Price: US$595,000 Reduced to US$525,000
Experience the beauty and tranquility of Costa Rica with this stunning 20-hectare property located in the serene town of Tinamaste famous for yoga and meditation retreats. Situated just a short drive away from the bustling shores of Dominical Beach, this land offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of paradise in one of the most coveted areas in the country. More Information...
Coastal Serenity Awaits: Your Ocean-View Paradise ID CODE: #3958

Coastal Serenity Awaits: Your Ocean-View Paradise

  • Land size: 8,000 m2 (1.977 Acres)
  • Construction size: 80 m2 (861.112 sq.ft.)
  • 1 Bed / 1 Bath
  • Sales Price: US$200,000 Also available for rent!
Nestled between the charming towns of San Ramon and Esparza lies a small furnished studio apartment with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. Here, on the tranquil second floor of a picturesque house, you'll find the perfect balance of comfort and natural beauty. More Information...
Imagine 'PURA VIDA' in this happy Lot ID CODE: #3844

Imagine 'PURA VIDA' in this happy Lot

  • Land size: 2,048 mts / 0.5 Acres
  • Sales Price: US$215,000 Reduced to US$199,000
Imagine Growing your own organic produce... Imagine Feeding your soul and your body... Imagine your own private land and home... Join this community by buying this lot and make your imagination a dream come true. More Information...
Unbeatable Price! Quaint Mountain Home on 60 Acres of Land For Sale ID CODE: #2429

Boutique Villas Nestled in the Jungle with Ocean Views

  • 15 bedrooms 
  • Land size: 3.6 Acre (14,899 M2) 
  • Construction area: 950 M2 (10,225 sq. ft.)
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  • Sales Price: US$1,395,000 
This Boutique Tropical Hotel is perched directly above the Terraba and Tortuga River’s along the coast of South Pacific Costa Rica. This successful, fully operational hotel offers 14 colorful bungalows dispersed amongst a serene jungle setting. More Information...
ID CODE: #2697

266 Acres at the Heart of the Luxury Community of Escaleras

  • Land: 108 hectares (266 acres)
  • Sales Price: US$6,550,000 Reduced to US$5,550,000
This 266 acres of prime Dominical real estate offers absolutely spectacular ocean and coastline views and is hands down the best development parcel in the Costa Bellena area. Numerous finished building sites and many other natural sites make this perfect for a master planned community of luxury homes and villas, condominiums, and resort hotel. More Information...
Ready for building, Eco Development Land with Ocean Views in Dominical ID CODE: #2736

Ready for building, Eco Development Land with Ocean Views in Dominical

  • Land: 33 hectares (81 acres)
  • Sales Price: US$2,320,000 Reduced to US$1,820,000
The perfect ocean view eco-development land just above Playa Dominicalito in Escaleras. Teak, Cedar, Pochote, and Guadua Bamboo (the world’s strongest construction grade bamboo) are mature and ready to harvest on this semi-developed parcel of prime ocean view land above Dominicalito. More Information...
Private Little Farm in a Biological Corridor only 1 km from the Beach ID CODE: #3883

Private Little Farm in a Biological Corridor only 1 km from the Beach

  • Land 13,000 m2 (3.25 acres)
  • Rustic House: 50m2 (540 sq feet)
  • 2 Ranchos: 16 m2 each (340 sq feet for both)
  • Price: US$390,000 (US$30/m2)
Sitting just 1 km from the beautiful Playa Grande Beach, between Punta Uva and Manzanillo, this property is the ideal private eco-sustainable haven, with a one bedroom rural house, 2 hammock ranchos, fruit trees, grandfather trees in the jungle, and a clean small creek crossing by. Jungle and beach lifestyle that can be further developed for AirBnB or rentals. More Information...
Lots for sale in Quiet Hill, a Diamond in the Raw Close to the Punta Uva Beach ID CODE: #3882

Lots for sale in Quiet Hill, a Diamond in the Raw Close to the Punta Uva Beach

  • Land Size: 5,000 m2 (1.25 acres)
  • Possibility to buy up to 4 hectares (10 acres)
  • Sales Price: US$125,000
A good balance of jungle vibes, country living and beach life! Only 15 minutes drive from the stunning Punta Uva beach in the Caribbean, and next to a private 100 hectares (250 acres) conservation corridor (ensuring its natural beauty and wildlife), the property an all-year-round small creek. It is perfect for any project that requires peace and quietness, yet close enough to amenities. More Information...
Punta Uva Country Living with Creek just 1 mile from the Beach ID CODE: #3881

Punta Uva Country Living with Creek just 1 mile from the Beach

  • Lot size: 5,000 m2 (1.25 acres)
  • House: 55 m2 (590 sq.ft.) | 2 Beds | 1 Bath
  • Sales Price: US$265,000 (Seller will finance $100,000!)
Located in a private community within the Wildlife Refuge Gandoca Manzanillo and just 1 mile from one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, Punta Uval This property has a main home and a guesthouse, both made out of Gavilan and Laurel woods. The structures are rustic for those who enjoy a simple yet abundant lifestyle with the invaluable richness of the jungle and its fertile grounds. More Information...
Beautiful House with amazing views in the mountains of San Ramon ID CODE: #3842

Beautiful House with amazing views in the mountains of San Ramon

  • Land size: 2,500 m2 (0.618 Acres)
  • Construction size: 140 m2 (1,506.946 sq.ft.)
  • 2 Beds / 2 Baths
  • Sales Price: US$260,000
Seated on the hills of Santiago, a beautiful district of San Ramon, you will find this amazing property overlooking the mountains. At an average altitude of 1130 meters, the temperature is just perfect, you will need no air conditioning or heating. More Information...
Waking up to Breathtaking View is Priceless ID CODE: #3978

Waking up to Breathtaking View is Priceless

  • Land: 10,833 m2 (2.68 acres)
  • Construction: 267 m2 (2,874 sq.ft.)
  • 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths / Pool / Beautiful gardens
  • Sold! Looking for similar properties? Contact Us
With its stunning views of Costa Rica's rural countryside, Turrialba is a charming town nestled in the lush and beautiful Central Valley Turrialba is merely a 2.45 min drive from the airport, breathtaking landscapes, pristine rivers and lots of history. More Information...
Land of Dreams and Enchantment ID CODE: #3938

Land of Dreams and Enchantment

  • Land Size: 53 acres / 21.5 hectares / 214,483 m2
  • 2 Geodesic domes
  • Under Contract! Lookig for similar properties? Contact Us
Conveniently located 25 minutes from the beach town of Samara and just 15 minutes from the pristine beach of Carrillo, the property is easily accessible and well-connected to paved roads. Spectacular valley and mountain views, abundant pure freshwater streams, and glorious sunrise and moonrise scenery. More Information...
Hidden Paradise in Gandoca Limon: A Farmers' and Conservationists' Dream! ID CODE: #3951

Hidden Paradise in Gandoca Limon: A Farmers' and Conservationists' Dream!

  • Land size: 17 hectares (42-acre farm)
  • Sold! Looking for similar properties? Contact Us
Nestled amidst the lush landscapes and breathtaking beauty of Gandoca Limon, here´s an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a serene and sustainable lifestyle. Imagine owning a sprawling 17-hectare (42-acre) land, perfectly suited for farmers and conservationists alike. It neighbors a private wildlife conservation area, ensuring an Unparalleled harmony with the surrounding environment. More Information...
Affordable Valley View ID CODE: #3990

Fresh Jungle

  • Land size: 1 Hectares (2.47 Acres)
  • Under Contract! Looking for similar properties? Contact Us
Discover the best deal in the vicinity of the pristine Punta Uva Beach—an inviting 1-hectare lot, perfect for crafting your ideal home or a small ecological project. This haven is adorned with fresh air and authentic jungle vibes that will soothe your soul. More Information...
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