Costa Rica has a phrase ‘Pura Vida’ that loosely translates to a calm, positive, and grateful way of living. It is a way of life that, once experienced, becomes very difficult to leave behind. Which is exactly why international buyers have started making it permanent — acquiring jungle estates, ocean-view compounds, and rainforest sanctuaries. Here are five properties from our archive that made that life possible.
Casa Java, Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas | Sold at auction
Steps from Playa La Vaca and minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, Casa Java is a newly completed Balinese and Javanese-inspired jungle estate with eight ensuite suites, a jungle-and-ocean-view infinity pool, reclaimed teak throughout, and flexible layout for private living, boutique hospitality, or short-term rentals. Turnkey 2024 construction in one of Costa Rica's top tourism markets.
Las Catalinas de Pico Blanco, Escazú, San José Province | Sold at auction
A medieval-inspired castle estate in the mountains of Escazú, designed by celebrated architect Rodrigo Trejos and remodelled over four years. Fifteen-plus acres with panoramic views over the Central Valley, volcanoes, and mountains, centred around an artisan stone fountain courtyard. A 24-seat dining room, wine cellar, cinema, billiards room, and organic vegetable garden complete this one-of-a-kind address.
House 50, Costa Verde Estates, Escaleras, Dominical | Sold at auction for $1.517M
A nearly eight-acre Mediterranean-style estate in one of Costa Rica's most exclusive gated communities, with a domed fresco ceiling, heated infinity pool, and a primary suite balcony where guests are eye-level with monkeys and toucans while taking in the Whale's Tail formation. A creek with waterfalls, private hiking trails, and 600 acres of protected conservation land as the backyard.
Villa Picasso, Dominical, Puntarenas | Sold at auction for $1.69M
A ridge-top estate commanding 25 unobstructed miles of Pacific coastline from Playa Guapil to Manuel Antonio National Park, completely remodelled with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, a pool, covered terrace, and year-round creek. Dominical's beaches and surf culture are minutes away.
Casa Cascavita, Uvita, Puntarenas | Sold at auction for $2.576M
Ten acres of pristine rainforest with a private river, natural blue swimming hole fed by a 30-foot waterfall, and 9,000 square feet of all-teak main residence with hand-carved Indonesian details, Wolf and Subzero appliances, and Pacific Ocean views including the Whale's Tail. Micro-hydroelectric power, filtered spring water, and staff housing complete a property that is its own self-contained world.
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