1 / 30High above the southern Pacific coastline, a rare agricultural and residential sanctuary commands the ridge directly overlooking the famous Diamante Waterfall. Offered at USD 975000, this massive 140000 m² estate combines fertile, rolling hillsides with pristine cloud forest conservation areas. The property sits at an ideal elevation between 2,000 and 3,000 feet, where cooler mountain temperatures and rich, dark soil create the perfect microclimate for cultivating organic produce. For decades, much of this expansive acreage served as gentle pastureland, leaving behind highly fertile ground ready for immediate cultivation. Multiple natural building sites are carved across the ridge, offering dramatic mountain panoramas and striking whitewater ocean views. The estate features a private swimming pool, secure gated community access, and comes fully furnished, blending luxury amenities with raw natural beauty. Positioned above the quiet communities of San Cristobal and San Salvador, the estate provides absolute privacy while remaining just a ten-minute drive from the famous organic market at Feria Tinamastes.
For international buyers, Costa Rica offers secure fee-simple ownership rights, making this a highly stable long-term investment. When purchasing this estate, buyers should anticipate closing costs, which encompass notary fees, registry filings, and legal stamps, typically averaging between two and four percent of the final purchase price. Additionally, the property transfer stamp tax generally requires about one and a half percent of the declared transaction value. Ongoing ownership costs are remarkably favorable, as the annual property tax is calculated based on the registered cadastral value of the land rather than the market purchase price, keeping yearly holding costs exceptionally low. This waterfall-adjacent acreage represents a premier opportunity to establish a self-sustaining luxury estate or a multi-dwelling family compound in one of the most sought-after mountain corridors in the Dominical and Uvita region.
Acquiring this 14-hectare Diamante ridge estate is a straightforward process for North American buyers, as Costa Rican law grants foreigners the same fee-simple ownership rights as local citizens. Because this property sits outside the restricted maritime zone, you receive absolute deeded ownership. The purchase price of $975,000 easily surpasses the government's investment threshold, making you eligible to apply for investor residency status.
During the acquisition, expect closing costs—which bundle notary fees, registry charges, legal services, and transfer stamps—to total between two and four percent of the transaction value. This includes a property transfer stamp tax that typically accounts for about 1.5 percent of the declared purchase price. Ongoing holding costs are remarkably low; your annual municipal property tax is calculated using the property's registered cadastral value rather than the market purchase price, ensuring long-term fiscal predictability for your investment.
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This expansive 140000 m² farm, priced at USD 975000, offers a rare opportunity to own a mountaintop sanctuary in Puntarenas. Located in the Dominical-Uvita region, the property sits at an elevation of 2,000 to 3,000 feet, providing a comfortable climate and fertile dark soil ideal for cultivating organic crops. The land features rolling hills, formerly used as cow pastures, alongside a protected cloud forest that runs along its ridges.
Multiple building sites are distributed across the 14 hectares, offering panoramic mountain views and whitewater ocean views from the ridge top. The estate includes a private pool and is situated within a gated community, ensuring privacy and security. Reliable spring water serves the property, enhancing its agricultural potential.
For international buyers, Costa Rica permits fee simple ownership of this land. When purchasing, buyers should plan for a closing bundle—encompassing notary, registry, legal fees, and stamps—that typically ranges from 2% to 4% of the purchase price, alongside a property transfer stamp tax of approximately 1.5% of the declared transaction value. Ongoing ownership costs include an annual property tax, which is calculated based on the registered cadastral value of the estate.
This premium 14-hectare ridge-top farm is situated in the highlands of the Dominical and Uvita region within the province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Positioned at an elevation ranging between 2,000 and 3,000 feet above sea level, the property benefits from a refreshing mountain microclimate that is significantly cooler than the coastal lowlands. This elevation and the fertile dark soil make the acreage highly suitable for cultivating organic produce. The land sits directly above the mountain communities of San Cristobal and San Salvador, offering a peaceful retreat away from major thoroughfares. Despite this privacy, the property remains highly accessible to essential local amenities. A short ten-minute drive brings residents to the Tinamastes organic market, which serves as a major hub for fresh local goods in this southern zone. The coastal highway, pristine beaches, and the regional hub of San Isidro de El General are all within reasonable driving distance, providing access to medical facilities, shopping, and dining.
For North American buyers looking to buy property in Costa Rica, this estate presents a unique opportunity to invest in the highly sought-after Costa Ballena homes market. The location combines the tranquility of a protected cloud forest along the ridges with panoramic whitewater ocean views and dramatic mountain vistas. The region of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, offers a diverse property landscape that appeals to buyers seeking a self-sustaining agricultural lifestyle, a private mountain estate, or a long-term investment. Under Costa Rican law, foreign buyers enjoy the security of fee simple ownership, which grants the same property rights as citizens for titled land outside of concession zones. When purchasing real estate Dominical Costa Rica, buyers should anticipate closing costs—covering notary fees, registry charges, and legal stamps—that generally range from two to four percent of the purchase price, alongside a property transfer stamp tax of approximately 1.5 percent of the declared transaction value. Additionally, the ongoing holding costs are highly favorable, as the annual property tax is calculated based on the registered cadastral value of the property rather than the market purchase price. This makes acquiring a large-scale property Uvita an attractive and financially viable long-term hold.
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This 14-hectare farm, priced at $975,000, presents a rare entry point into the Dominical-Uvita region at just under $7 per square meter ($6.96/m²). This valuation is highly competitive for ocean-view acreage in Puntarenas, especially given the rising demand for agricultural and estate-sized tracts. The ideal buyer is a conservation-minded investor, developer, or private estate planner looking to capitalize on the wellness and organic farming movement. The property is located just ten minutes from the Tinamastes organic market, and its elevation of 2,000 to 3,000 feet provides a microclimate ideal for high-yield organic cultivation, offering potential for agricultural income alongside premium eco-residential development.
From a transaction perspective, international buyers enjoy the security of fee-simple ownership rights, which are identical to those of Costa Rican citizens for this inland parcel. When structuring your acquisition, budget approximately 2% to 4% of the purchase price to cover the closing bundle, which encompasses notary fees, registration costs, and legal services, alongside a property transfer stamp tax that typically averages 1.5% of the declared transaction value. Ongoing holding costs are exceptionally favorable, as the annual property tax is calculated directly from the registered cadastral value of the land, which is historically modest for agricultural tracts of this scale. This low-carrying-cost structure provides an excellent holding strategy, allowing investors to land-bank the 140,000-square-meter property, develop a luxury eco-lodge, or subdivide the multiple ocean-view and mountain-view building sites for individual resale as the regional market continues its upward trajectory.
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Living in this elevated corridor of Puntarenas represents the ultimate realization of the Costa Rican dream, where the boundary between luxury and raw natural beauty dissolves entirely. For the discerning buyer, this location offers an unparalleled lifestyle centered on wellness, privacy, and ecological harmony, perched high above the coastal towns of San Cristobal and San Salvador. Imagine waking up to the cool, crisp air of the cloud forest at an elevation that naturally tempens the tropical heat, enjoying a morning coffee while looking out over the dramatic ridge toward the Pacific Ocean. This is a place where you can truly disconnect from the frantic pace of modern life, yet remain deeply connected to a vibrant, health-conscious community. The nearby Tinamastes organic market serves as the social and cultural heartbeat of the region, offering a weekly gathering point where neighbors share fresh harvests, artisanal goods, and a shared commitment to sustainable living. Aspiring estate owners are drawn to this specific region of Costa Rica because it allows them to cultivate a legacy property—a sanctuary where they can grow their own organic food in fertile dark soil, drink pure spring water, and design a custom architectural masterpiece that honors the surrounding landscape. It appeals to those who seek more than just a home; they seek a transformative way of life defined by clean air, panoramic mountain views, and the soothing, distant roar of the Diamante Waterfall. This is an investment in longevity, peace of mind, and a rare, pristine environment that inspires a deeper connection to the earth every single day.
Dominical, Puntarenas
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In Costa Rica since 2004
