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.
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Luxury Ocean View Homesite in Escaleras Playa Dominical
- Price
- $449,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Escaleras, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,399.36 m² (36,590.25 sq ft)
Offered within an exclusive, gated luxury community in Escaleras, this premier homesite presents one of the finest 180-degree ocean view panoramas on Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific coast.
0.11 ACRES – 5 Cabinas Plus Room To Add More In Heart Of Uvita, Walk To Everything!!!!
- Price
- $299,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 22
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Beds/Baths
- 5/5
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 5
- Location
- Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Urban
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 450.00 m² (4,843.74 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 200.00 m² (2,152.77 sq ft)
his versatile commercial property in the heart of Uvita presents a premier investment opportunity for an entrepreneur looking to step into a high-demand market. Currently operating as a partially finished boutique project, the estate features five fully completed cabinas that are ready for immediate occupancy. Each unit is thoughtfully designed with its own kitchenette and private bathroom, making them ideal for high-turnover vacation rentals or stable long-term tenancies. This is the perfect “blank canvas” for a buyer to finish what the seller has started, offering the unique chance to customize the remaining vision and scale the business to its full potential.
Amazing Casa Grande: Enormous Home with Pool near the Beach in a highly sought after Community!
- Price
- $529,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 45
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Bejuco, Parrita, Parrita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Southern View
- Total Lot Size
- 848.00 m² (9,127.76 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 248.98 m² (2,679.99 sq ft)
This is a fantastic property in a highly sought after neighborhood on a very large 848 meter (almost a quarter acre) lot, when the average in this community is 500! The home is a beautiful horseshoe style home, with a pool in the central courtyard, and sliding doors out to the pool from most areas of the home! The kitchen, dining, and living areas are wide open and total an enormous space, with sliders looking out to the pool and allowing a lot of natural light in the room, and the cathedral ceilings help keep things cool when the AC isn't on! The kitchen has granite countertops, and a full suite of stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. The master bedroom is on one side of the home, with a large en suite bathroom and a walk in closet! Way on the other side of the home, there are two more guest bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms, and both have closets, a rarity in Costa Rica! Between these two bedrooms, there is a laundry and utility sink room, with a door through to an apartment in the back of the home. This studio has its own door to the outside, a full kitchen, and a large bathroom with a closet as well. This was intended for a live in nurse for the original owners, who have sold to the current owners, who use it as a more private and large bedroom for guests. The home features a large double garage, and is one of the largest lots in the community. There are only neighbors on each side, no homes behind this section of the community, so one less neighbor! There is a golf cart and bicycles included in the sale, along with all of the incredible and fantastic furniture!
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Villa Steps from Uvita, beautiful Beaches, Waterfalls, Restaurants and Tourist Attractions.
- Price
- $468,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 25
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 812.00 m² (8,740.26 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 280.00 m² (3,013.88 sq ft)
This beautiful villa, located in Uvita, just minutes from the Costanera and serene beaches, offers an unparalleled location where modern, industrial design blends seamlessly with easy access to all the town's amenities, including beaches, tours, outdoor activities, restaurants, and more. Comfort and a connection with nature merge in a single space.
4,850 Acre Beachfront Legacy Ranch Esterillos Central Pacific Coast
- Price
- $29,950,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 36
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Esterillos, Parrita, Parrita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 6.59 km² (2.54 sq mi)
Offered for the first time in its scale and significance, this extraordinary 4,850-acre beachfront ranch located in Esterillos represents the largest beachfront ranch currently for sale in Costa Rica.
Income Ready Boutique Investment near Whale's Tail Beach
- Price
- $465,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 91
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 711.00 m² (7,653.11 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 148.64 m² (1,599.94 sq ft)
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Fantastic Home in Punta Leona: Pool and Solar Panels in a Sought After Neighborhood Close to the Beach!
- Price
- $459,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 30
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Punta Leona, Tárcoles, Garabito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 312.00 m² (3,358.33 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 248.24 m² (2,672.00 sq ft)
Fantastic 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home in the Bambu community of the super popular Punta Leona area with 2 of the most beautiful and rare white sand beaches along the entire coast! Three bedrooms, including the large master, are located upstairs- the master bedroom has a private balcony and an en suite bathroom, while the other two bedrooms upstairs share another bathroom and a balcony overlooking the back yard! Downstairs is a secondary master bedroom, with an en suite bathroom, and a slider out to a private patio! The entryway is a glass enclosed staircase to the upstairs, with a rock garden and nature feature at the front door! The remainder of the downstairs is a huge kitchen, living area, and an entire wall of sliding glass doors out to the patio and pool area, which blends the outdoor living space and outdoor kitchen of the patio with the interior space, a key feature of Costa Rican homes! There is an enclosed laundry area with a wash area and place to stash surfboards outside the front patio, with plenty of extra room for secure storage. With regard to vacation rentals, this home has solar panels to lower the AC costs, making it a great opportunity for an investment property! The home is sold fully furnished, and the golf cart is included in the sale, great for getting down to the beach club or to the store! Finally, this home is located at the end of the block, with no neighbor on one side, and the neighbor on the other side purchased two lots and uses the one between these two homes as a backyard, so more privacy at this home than many of the others!
Casa Las Brisas Stunning Whale’s Tail Ocean View Home in Uvita
- Price
- $1,850,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 83
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Uvita, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 4,046.86 m² (43,559.82 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 594.58 m² (6,400.00 sq ft)
Perched above the lush Southern Pacific coastline, Casa Las Brisas is a brand-new, well built ocean view home that captures one of Costa Rica’s most iconic sights—the Whale’s Tail of Marino Ballena National Park.
1.37 ACRES – 2 Bedroom Bali Style Home With Pool And THE BEST Ocean View!!!!!
- Price
- $999,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 50
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Playa Hatillo, Savegre, Aguirre, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Beach View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.56 ha (1.38 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 170.00 m² (1,829.86 sq ft)
Discover a truly rare and coveted piece of paradise with this exquisite Bali-style tropical home, built by one of the area’s most renowned specialist builders who is no longer active, making this an extremely unique opportunity. Perched at a cool 1200 ft elevation in Hatillo, the property commands absolutely breathtaking, panoramic views, including the most incredible sunset ocean vistas, spectacular white-water views, the distant beauty of Manuel Antonio, and dramatic mountain scenery.
2 ACRES – 2 Bedroom Whales Tale Ocean View Home In Costa Verde Estates Gated Community!!!: 79 ACRES – Amazing Farm On Ridge Top With Whale’s Tail Ocean View And 800 Exotic Tropical Fruit Trees!!!!!
- Price
- $1,200,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 53
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Escaleras, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Beach View, Mountain View, Ocean View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.84 ha (2.07 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 130.00 m² (1,399.30 sq ft)
Experience the pinnacle of tropical luxury in this impeccably maintained residence, perched 1,500 feet above the Pacific in Costa Verde Estates—Southern Costa Rica’s most prestigious gated community. Combining absolute privacy with world-class craftsmanship, this property offers a lifestyle defined by refreshing mountain breezes and a view that is truly beyond compare. Prepare to be mesmerized by a 180-degree masterpiece that captures the iconic Whale’s Tail sandbar, the rugged beauty of Drake’s Bay, Corcovado National Park, and the pristine silhouette of Caño Island on the horizon. The view from this home is, quite simply, one of the best you will ever see.