Platanillo 1.5 Acre Jungle Lot for Sale

Property overview

A 6,023 m² (just over 1.5 acres) lot in Platanillo, Barú, sits at an elevation of 370 meters (approximately 1,214 feet) above sea level, where the climate stays mild to warm year-round and the road noise from the main highway does not reach the property. The land is set back from the main road with a pre-excavated building plateau already in place — the site preparation work has been done, leaving buyers to focus on design rather than grading.

The property is zoned for both residential and commercial use, which extends the range of development options beyond a single-family home. Electric service is already available, and city water access is in the permitting process — once granted, that connection satisfies the water requirement for building permits. From the prepared plateau, the views take in jungle and mountain terrain, and the sloping topography below can accommodate multiple structures without any one build blocking the views of another.

Platanillo is 30 minutes from some of the region's best beaches and within quick reach of Dominical. The village itself offers a few restaurants and basic services, while San Isidro del General covers full urban needs within a manageable drive. The elevation keeps the setting noticeably cooler than coastal parcels, and the surrounding jungle is intact and active with wildlife.

At $125,000 for 1.5 acres with a prepared building plateau, dual zoning, and a location that balances mountain privacy with beach accessibility, this property in Platanillo is a direct and practical option for buyers in the South Pacific.

Listed by Tanya Lavrnic, Real Estate Listings in Costa Rica. MLS# CR261153653.

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