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.
806 properties available
Grand Ocean View Estate in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica. On the Edge of Paradise: Discerning and Appealing
- Price
- $2,690,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 57
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 7/5
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 5
- Location
- Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Aguirre, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 4,329.00 m² (46,596.78 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 631.74 m² (6,799.97 sq ft)
-Dramatic Ocean Views. -Spacious and Elegant. -Heartwarming Appeal and Breathtaking Views. -Controlled Access with Privacy and Security in the Most Privileged Location.
Beautiful 2 bedroom Bungalow with an additional Cabina located in the heart of Ojochal!
- Price
- $283,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 36
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Ojochal, Puerto Cortés, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,944.00 m² (42,452.69 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 153.00 m² (1,646.87 sq ft)
This gorgeous 2 bedroom 2 bathroom, 153.5 m2, single level bungalow is located in a quiet neighborhood on a private road in the heart of Ojochal. Super easy access with only 2-wheel drive required and a very short distance from the paved road. It is fully furnished, includes all appliances, has AC in the bedrooms and has a ceramic construction swimming pool. The property is over an acre in size with breathtaking mountain views. It is gated and has a fenced yard with a wide range of tropical fruit trees and beautiful gardens! The home has a huge kitchen that opens into the living room and a large outdoor living area, a 1 car garage and additional 2 car carport. There is also a charming little cabina separate from the house with a kitchenette and bathroom. This is a motivated seller!
Contemporary Home on 1 Acre with Ocean Views Over Marino Ballena National Park
- Price
- $410,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 30
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 4,100.00 m² (44,131.86 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 158.00 m² (1,700.69 sq ft)
This 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom modern home was completed in June of 2016. Located on 1 acre of titled mountain land in the quiet community of San Josecito, this home offers beautiful ocean and mountain ridge views. The kitchen features custom concrete countertops, cedar cabinets and Guanacaste wood bar. The dining and living area are one open space, with elevated ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. The outdoor lounge area is ample, providing a great space for enjoying the mountain breezes and for entertaining. The infinity edge pool enjoys views over the blue Pacific and the jungle ambiance of the surrounding mountains. The two master bedrooms are mirrored design with walking closets, en suite bathrooms and private ocean view terraces. The property holds a number of already producing fruit trees.
Spacious Contemporary Design with Open Ocean View and Pool
- Price
- $799,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 28
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Valley View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.96 ha (4.84 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 450.02 m² (4,844.00 sq ft)
This beautifully appointed contemporary home sits on five acres, 1000 feet above the ocean in the area known as Lagunas 15 minutes from Dominical\'s beaches in the Southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica. Surrounded by jungle, it offers a private and tranquil setting with views west down a jungle clad valley to the ocean and the white water beaches of Guapil and Matapalo. Designed by Swiss architect Hans Pfister, Oasis is a unique combination of artfully curved concrete roofs and angled interior walls. The living and utility areas of the house occupy almost 5000 square feet, the main house being all on one level. The main house features two master suites at opposite ends of the house, separated by the kitchen and living room area, complemented by a formal dining room that comfortably seats eight guests and a combination media room/study which is air conditioned. Either of those rooms could easily be modified to serve as a third bedroom. Professionally furnished and decorated with elegant artwork, the style throughout focuses on relaxation and comfort. 14 foot ceilings in the main hallway and numerous high windows keep the house brightly lit during daylight hours and assure good circulation. The unique 5 panel folding glass door across the front of the living area creates a 16 foot opening removing the barrier between inside and outside and creating an entertainment space that can easily accommodate 50 guests. The house will be sold furnished and complete with artwork, each room benefiting from leather, teak and rattan pieces carefully selected to create a comfortable, attractive atmosphere. Floors throughout are a combination of bamboo planking and ceramic tiles. The gourmet kitchen, designed for formal or informal entertaining, has all stainless steel appliances including a 6 burner gas cook top and built in oven. Above the double garage 25 meters from the main house is an elegantly furnished, self contained one bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and a bathroom with soaking tub. The views from the apartment match those of the main house. Entry is through an artistically designed, electrically controlled, video monitored security gate with intercom. Oasis is a turn-key, luxury getaway with a beautiful setting and a view to fill your soul!
Luxury Home with Incredible Ocean Views & Easy Access
- Price
- $650,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 47
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.01 ha (4.97 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 187.00 m² (2,012.84 sq ft)
Stepping onto this beautiful property truly feels like you have found your own private resort. This is a soundly built luxury home on almost 5 acres of pristine Costa Rica paradise! You and your guests will love waking up to the private jungle surroundings, manicured gardens filled with indigenous plants, and incredible ocean views. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features open living spaces that flow out to the patio and pool, providing for fantastic indoor / outdoor living experiences in the jungle. There is a 3rd bathroom outside close to the pool. The home itself is solidly built, featuring an easy layout, custom bamboo ceiling, and huge doors and windows allowing in plenty of natural light and refreshing ocean breezes.
Private Beautiful Estate with Ocean Views, Potential BnB
- Price
- $715,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 62
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 6/5
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 5
- Location
- Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.36 ha (5.83 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 464.05 m² (4,994.97 sq ft)
Looking for an investment property as well as a getaway for family and friends??? This ideal rental home is located just 5 km up a maintained gravel road from the coastal highway, between Dominical and Uvita. The 960 foot elevation provides for cool breezes and great ocean views. Beautiful gardens surround the gated drive and home and a matching cabina next to the house is ideal for a caretaker or additional guests. The home is built with potential renters and vacationers in mind - two separate units are connected by covered outdoor living spaces, providing lots of privacy. Each unit consists of two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an open kitchen and living space each. The terrace wraps around both the west and east wings, leaving a beautiful open space to the atrium below. The lower level of the home has been built in a way that would allow you to easily put in two more rental units, and two full bathrooms already in place.
New, modern, custom-built home in Escaleras with stunning 180-degree ocean views: Great price for a one-of-a-kind property!
- Price
- $839,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 40
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Escaleras, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,364.00 m² (25,445.78 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 371.61 m² (3,999.96 sq ft)
Where to start with this amazing property? The views seem like the obvious choice, with gorgeous 180-degree Pacific Ocean views. Enjoy unbelievable sunsets from the large infinity pool every day! But the 4,000-square foot house itself is stunning, as well. The unique design, painstakingly designed by a North American builder, includes a main open-concept living/kitchen/dining area, with a separate nook with bunk beds that kids are sure to love! The gourmet kitchen has high-end stainless-steel appliances, including a five-burner gas stove and cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. A beautiful custom-made wooden dining table seats eight and has a prime view of the ocean and sunsets! The patio doors off the dining area open wide to let the indoor living space flow seamlessly into the outdoor living space, with a seating area, a full outdoor kitchen, and, of course, the amazing saltwater pool! There are three full individual bedroom suites off the main area, each with beautiful floor-to-ceiling glass walls so that you can enjoy the view no matter which room you're in! The comfortable, spacious bedrooms are each their own individual cabina with ensuite bathrooms, including gorgeous, private outdoor showers, marble countertops, and ceramic basin sinks. The master bathroom also includes a luxurious soaking bathtub. Two bedrooms are just off the main area of the house and are just steps to the pool, while the third bedroom is across a charming walk bridge on a more private part of the property. The attention to detail and design in this house is amazing. There is beautiful custom woodwork throughout the house, with teak stairs and walkways and acacia cabinetry, furniture, and beams throughout the house, with purple heart wood accents. The accordion screens and telescoping patio doors offer maximum flow throughout the house. Inset lights on the stairs and walkways give a soft glow at night. The fully fenced, .6-acre property is beautifully landscaped, and monkeys, toucans, and sloths regularly visit the property! The property has high-speed Internet, abundant storage, a dry room, and is conveniently located just a few minutes from the main highway in the prestigious Escaleras neighborhood. Close to Dominical and Uvita, everything you need is just minutes away, while you get to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this beautiful home! It is an oasis, but with all the modern conveniences you desire! Words cannot fully describe the magic of this property. You have to see it in person to appreciate all of the beautiful details of this home! Contact us today to see it in person, and start living your Costa Rica dream!
Casa Bella Vista: Very Unique Property A must see! Close to the beach with amazing views!
- Price
- $349,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 29
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Playa Esterillos, Jacó, Garabito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Ocean View, Valley View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.35 ha (3.34 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 241.55 m² (2,600.01 sq ft)
This is an exceptional property! The main house was just remodelled and upgraded. The views from the property are breathtaking, some of the best I have seen on this entire coast and I have been doing this 13 years all over the Central Pacific. The 3 acre property is a gently rolling landscape and is almost entirely usable which is rare for a property with a view like this. There is an addional Ocean View building pad, there is Town water and also a private well on the property.
New House, Walk to the Beach, 5 Min's to Uvita
- Price
- $285,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 31
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 750.00 m² (8,072.90 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
PRICE JUST REDUCED FROM $289,000 3 bedrooms / 2 full Baths with carport, a modern kitchen, granite counter tops, swimming pool, Covered barbecue area, Laundry area, open floor plan, excellent finishes, complete with landscaping and views of the mountain ridge lines and only 350 meters to walk directly to the prettiest swimming and surfing beach in Uvita. Now, if that's not enough, then read on. About the construction: ~ Exterior wall insulation - 3" Styrofoam ~ Roof insulation - 2" Styrofoam ~ Kitchen cabinets - Custom cedar wood cabinets with granite counter tops ~ Interior doors - Custom built cedar doors ~ Front Door- Custom Cedar and glass ~ Windows and Sliding doors - Premium, natural color aluminum with sliding screens ~ The floor is tiled throughout with the tile pictured ~ Both bathroom showers are tiled ~ Both shower floors are finished concrete with a "Pebbles" effect ~ The Pool is tiled and includes an LED light ~ The area around the pool is texture concrete to minimize slip hazards ~ The recessed lighting fixtures are equipped with Halogen and will accept ~ LED's if desired ~ GFI's are included in the kitchen and bathrooms ~ The porch, walkways and carport are all tiled ~ The driveway is crushed gravel ~ Landscaping is included
Hotel Villas Alturas: Best Views In The Region!
- Price
- $2,290,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 90
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Beds/Baths
- 12/12
- Beds
- 12
- Baths
- 12
- Location
- Dominicalito, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Wooded View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.92 ha (2.27 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 1,393.55 m² (14,999.99 sq ft)
Villas Alturas is a destination for those who appreciate the best in life. The best views, the best climate, and the best accomodations. The 7 Villas and 1 suite are spacious and accommodating, and the newly renovated restaurant and bar are exotic and moving, but it is the dramatic and awe-inspiring ocean views that will leave you speechless! Each villa is fully equipped with kitchens, modern amenities, and are tastefully appointed with comfortable furnishings. The pool side restaurant and bar were completely renovated and reappointed in 2018, and is known to be one of the most elegant and inviting spaces in the area. The stunning and lush jungle surroundings make you feel like you are living in harmony with the abundant wildlife and monkeys, as you float above the Pacific and enjoy the tranquil surroundings in this incomparable 2 acre resort style retreat. Perched at approx 900 feet of elevation, the white water views of the warm Pacific Ocean stretch from the Osa Peninsula to the coast line of Manuel Antonio. Designed for those who are looking to experience all of what Costa Rica has to offer, without sacrificing luxury and comfort, Villas Alturas is the absolute best choice for the discerning buyer. There are 4 two-bedroom villas, 3 one-bedroom villas, and 1 suit, which can open up to Villa 1 to create a 3 bedroom 2 bath escape. The many updates include new roofs in 2015, pool renovations in 2015, solar installation in 2015, which offsets the operation costs and helps to protect the environment, and a complete kitchen, restaurant and bar renovations in 2017/2018. This dreamy escape is located adjacent to, and within walking distance, of the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary (not included in this sale). Here you will be able to experience a rich variety of the amazing wildlife Costa Rica has to offer. The Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization and every person that steps through their doors is helping rescue, feed, give necessary veterinary care, and so much more. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary have new habitats for over 75 animals that are cared for by the professional staff and a host of volunteers! The type and number of animals hosted at the sanctuary is constantly fluctuating and you will discover different animals from month to month. Contact us today to arrange your personal tour of Villas Alturas, and let us help you realize your dreams.