Eden Rock, 31 Ha Of Primary And Secondary Forest, With Beautiful Views On The Rio Terraba

Property overview

Eden Rock rises 280 meters above the Pacific Coast along a full kilometer of the Costanera Coastal Highway, with the majority of the mountain blanketed in dense primary and secondary rainforest that shelters a wide range of wildlife — including an endangered population of Titi monkeys, which motivated the current owners to purchase and protect the land back in 1999. A natural flat step of roughly 6 hectares sits above sea level where the forest opens up, offering a gently sloping plateau with enough room for a complete residential community without any home blocking another's view of the ocean.

From that elevated shelf, the panorama extends across the Pacific, with Cano Island on the horizon, Drake Bay, the Osa Peninsula, and the Rio Terraba winding through protected mangrove forest below. The property's own virgin rainforest contains two natural springs that serve as the primary water source, and buildable sites are distributed both within the forest and along the ridgeline route. An existing poured concrete home offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large kitchen, and a spacious living area that can serve as a temporary residence or caretaker house during development.

The parcel across the road — which provides riverfront access — is also available for sale. From that side, you can cross by boat to secluded beaches scattered among a string of islands, or continue two kilometers west to reach the Pacific directly. A trail through the mangroves leads alternatively to the Palmar Sur airport. Ojochal, known for its French-speaking expat community and strong restaurant scene, sits just 4 kilometers to the west, with new commercial development underway including the Citrus Restaurant, medical offices, and specialty food services.

Listed by Peter van Hussen, CENTURY 21 Pura Vida Jaco. MLS# CR23509790.

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