Locations We Serve
Costa Rica's Southern Zone spans surf towns, jungle retreats, hillside estates, and inland service hubs. Every community has a different character — and we know them all.
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Dominical
Surf town with boutique energy and strong rental demand.
Dominical is a laid-back surf community with a growing restaurant and café scene. It attracts buyers seeking an active coastal lifestyle with strong short-term rental potential and proximity to Marino Ballena National Park.
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Uvita
The service hub of the Southern Zone with strong momentum.
Uvita offers the best balance of amenities, beach access, and growth in the Southern Zone. Home to the iconic Whale Tail beach inside Marino Ballena National Park, it's the most in-demand market for relocation and investment.
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Ojochal
Quiet, residential, and privacy-forward with a strong expat community.
Ojochal is a quieter, more residential enclave known for world-class dining, jungle privacy, and a tight-knit international community. Buyers here typically prioritize peace, nature, and a slower pace of life.
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Platanillo
Hillside parcels and estates with panoramic ocean views.
Platanillo is a scenic hillside area above Dominical with dramatic Pacific views. It's popular for buyers seeking larger estates, land banking, and custom home builds away from town center activity.
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San Isidro de El General
The inland hub offering services, healthcare, and infrastructure.
San Isidro de El General is the commercial and healthcare center for the Southern Zone. It attracts buyers seeking affordability, urban services, and a cooler climate, with easy access to coastal communities.
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Quepos & Manuel Antonio
High-traffic tourism with strong vacation rental income.
Quepos and Manuel Antonio are established Central Pacific markets with strong year-round tourism, high rental demand, and proximity to one of Costa Rica's most visited national parks.
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Dominicalito
Quiet coastal pocket just south of Dominical.
Dominicalito is a small, low-key beach community immediately south of Dominical. It attracts buyers seeking a calmer alternative to the main surf town with a mix of owner-occupied homes and vacation rentals.
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Lagunas
Emerging area with land opportunities and off-the-beaten-path appeal.
Lagunas is an up-and-coming area between Uvita and Ojochal offering affordable land and emerging development opportunities. Ideal for buyers with a longer investment horizon looking to get ahead of the market.
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Matapalo
Remote surf and nature destination with raw land potential.
Matapalo is a rugged, sparsely developed area known for strong surf, jungle wildlife, and a true off-grid feel. It appeals to buyers looking for privacy and access to untouched Pacific coastline.
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Hatillo
Rural hillside community with affordable land and valley views.
Hatillo is a quiet inland community in the hills above the Southern Zone coast. It offers affordable parcels, agricultural land, and a rural lifestyle within reach of Dominical and Uvita.
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Tinamastes
Mountain valley living with organic farms and expat community.
Tinamastes is a laid-back mountain community popular with organic farming and permaculture enthusiasts. It sits at higher elevation inland from Dominical with cooler temperatures and a strong community feel.
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Playa Hermosa
Uncrowded beach with surf and relaxed coastal living.
Playa Hermosa is a quiet stretch of Pacific coastline between Dominical and Uvita. It offers uncrowded surf, natural settings, and a more removed lifestyle for buyers wanting coastal access without town density.
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Playa Linda
Secluded beach access in a low-density coastal setting.
Playa Linda is a small, secluded coastal area offering raw natural beauty and very limited development. It suits buyers who prioritize privacy and proximity to undeveloped coastline.
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San Juan de Dios
Rural inland community near San Isidro with farm land potential.
San Juan de Dios is a rural community in the Pérez Zeledón region offering agricultural land, small farms, and countryside living with access to San Isidro services and Chirripó mountain.
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Osa Peninsula
Biodiversity hotspot with eco and conservation investment appeal.
The Osa Peninsula is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. It draws buyers seeking eco lodges, conservation projects, and remote land with significant long-term international interest.
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Not sure which area matches your vision? Here is how we think about it.
Beach Lifestyle
If morning surf sessions, beach access, and an active outdoor lifestyle are your priority, Dominical and Uvita are your markets.
Mountain Privacy
For jungle seclusion, panoramic views, and a quieter pace of life, Platanillo, Ojochal, and the hillside areas deliver.
Investment Potential
Rental demand, infrastructure growth, and market trajectory vary by town. We model the differences to put your capital in the right place.
