Properties in Puntarenas
Beaches on the Pacific
Perfect for adventurous travelers and surfers who like a more secluded and quiet beach. Puerto Caldera often has cruise ships embark daily, because it is one of the entry accesses to the country. At beaches like the one in the region of Jaco one can enjoy the fun activities such as rafting, sea kayaking, sports fishing, and tours to any of the Pacific islands.
Accessible Transportation
Arriving to Puntarenas is simple and inexpensive now a days with the railroad connection to the Central Valley, ferries from Playa Naranjo and Paquera in the Nicoya Peninsula, and buses from San José, Quepos, and Monteverde. Bike rentals are also available from any of the local bike shops at low-priced rates. Visitors can go to many places without spending too much money and enjoy all the entertainment.
Rich Culture
A carnival celebration happens every year at Tourist’s Stroll Avenue along the beach of the Virgin of the Sea boat parade. Residents sell a delicious ice-cream called “Apretado” from the front of their homes to the people walking the parade. They also have a common served dish named “Corvina” normally served with fish, shrimp, and lobster. Retirees love the fresh fruits and healthier foods they can find in every corner.
Rising Economy
Businesses are focused in the booming ecotourism in Puntarenas. Entrepreneurs now plan on an increase of 13 percent in employment for 2014. Franchises are also looking to expand in Puntarenas giving a chance for self-employment. Professionals are moving to Puntarenas for an opportunity to open a new business and expend their expertise.
Lagunas Dominical Oceanview Villa: Mountain and Near the Coast House For Sale in Dominical
- Price
- $349,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 40
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Dominical, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.29 ha (3.19 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 180.00 m² (1,937.50 sq ft)
Private 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ocean and moountain view home on 3 acres just 10 minutes to Beach!
Meridian House: A Breath-Taking, Ocean-View, Luxury Estate Property In The South Pacific Costal Mountains
- Price
- $2,900,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.43 ha (3.53 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 690.46 m² (7,432.02 sq ft)
This is a spectacular contemporary-modern luxury home with 3 bedroom suites nestled on the hillside of the Sierra Cosera mountain range in a secure, gated community, overlooking the South Pacific ocean on Costa Rica's west coast.
Commercial lot in the center of the Bahia Beach Town business district
- Price
- $430,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- Mixed Use Building
- Beds/Baths
- -/5
- Baths
- 5
- Location
- Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 829.00 m² (8,923.25 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 500.00 m² (5,381.93 sq ft)
The perfect commercial spot in Uvita/Bahia. Bahia is the little beach town at the main entrance to the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita. The property is located at the "T" intersection for all traffic coming to the park or into Bahia. It has tremendous value at this price. The timing could not be better as Uvita is experiencing tremendous growth in tourism from Ticos and worldwide. Expats are also flocking here. This property is currently operating as a restaurant and tour business. THE BUSINESSES ARE NOT FOR SALE AND ARE NOT INCLUDED. There is a current short term lease with the chef that can be extended or not. The tour business owner is the owner of the property and is moving his business to another location. Let your imagination be your guide. There is a one bed/one bath apartment behind the restaurant kitchen. The dining room is the largest in town. There is room for cabins to be built and you can run any type of business out of the office, back room and storage area.
Large undeveloped farm at the base of the World Famous Whale's Tail in Uvita
- Price
- $1,995,595
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Bahia, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 5.70 ha (14.09 acre)
Developers dream property. 5.7 Hectares/14 acres of flat and dry farmland adjacent to the the Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita. Great road access only 1 km from the asphalt in Bahia or 2.5 Km from the Coastal Highway. There is 58 meters of main road frontage PLUS the rest of the property is served by a small road that dead ends at the property line. Property is "J" shaped around the road and few houses. The property is bordered on 2 sides by large tracts of undeveloped land and by Natural Reserve to the back. It is situated perfectly for a developer. Large lots in the area sell for around $50 per square meter. This is priced at $35 per square meter. Developed lots are priced at $70 or more depending on amenities.