Casa Canto del Río ? – A Natural Gem with Modern Comfort in the Heart of the Tropical Jungle

Property overview

This 1.1-hectare (11,000 m²) property in Platanillo is one of the more fully developed retreat-ready holdings in the southern zone — multiple income-generating structures already in place, solid infrastructure, and permits ready for expansion. The site sits 800 meters from the main road on a quiet lane with electricity, water, and fiber-optic internet, and is set within a designated ecological conservation corridor along significant river frontage with an additional creek (quebrada) on the property and waterfall access just a few hundred meters away. Existing structures include a main house of approximately 66 m² with one bedroom, open-plan kitchen and living, and a loft; a retreat cabin sleeping four with a private bathroom; a glamping zone with two double safari tents and three single-occupancy tipis, all wired with electricity; two outdoor shared showers; two toilets; a yoga shala with jungle views; and an outdoor kitchen and dining area. A large septic system is already in place, and permits plus a prepared platform are ready for an additional 300 m² house and pool. Over 50 mature fruit trees, a cooler microclimate, abundant wildlife — toucans, hummingbirds, coatis — and jungle trails connecting the river, glamping zone, and waterfall complete the picture. Three separate gated entrances provide operational flexibility. Distances: 15-minute walk or 3-minute drive to Platanillo village, 15 minutes to Dominical Beach, 5–15 minutes to Nauyaca and Diamante waterfalls, 40–55 minutes to Bahía Ballena and Manuel Antonio National Parks.

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