8.78 Acres Mountain View Estate with Water, Infrastructure & Endless Development Potential | Platanillo de Barú, Costa Rica

Property Highlights

35,527 m² (3.55 hectares / 8.78 acres) of highly usable land with gentle rolling topography

Stunning panoramic mountain and valley views

Approximately 300 meters (985 ft) above sea level with refreshing year-round breezes

Four+ prime building sites with three separate access points

Electricity and water already connected to the main building site

Registered spring water concession plus an artisanal backup well with pumps and piping installed

Public road frontage with easy year-round access — no 4WD required

Open pasture, mature hardwoods, reforestation, and abundant fruit trees

Incredible wildlife, including monkeys, tropical birds, and butterflies

Ideal for a small eco-retreat, family compound, or sustainable farm.

Just 7 minutes to Platanillo, 25 minutes to Dominical, and 30 minutes to San Isidro

A barn/corral in good condition, ideal for livestock, horses, equipment storage, or a workshop.

Expanded Description

Discover 35,527 m² (3.55 hectares / 8.78 acres) of beautiful land in the hills of Platanillo de Barú, offering a great combination of privacy, easy access, and incredible mountain views. Sitting at approximately 300 meters (985 feet) above sea level, the property enjoys cool breezes year-round and overlooks the surrounding valleys and rainforest.

With at least four excellent building sites and three separate access points, the property is ideal for a private home, family compound, small eco-lodge, or a sustainable farm. There is plenty of usable land, open pasture, and mature trees, giving you the flexibility to build while still enjoying the natural surroundings.

Much of the infrastructure is already in place, making the property ready for development. Electricity and water are connected to the main building site, and the property includes a registered water concession from a natural spring, as well as an artisanal backup well with pumps, piping, and a water distribution system already installed. The spring setback is located outside the main building areas, maximizing the usable space for construction.

The land has been carefully maintained and features a mix of open pasture, fruit trees, and a wide variety of native trees, including Mountain Almond, Beach Almond, Laurel, Acacia, Castaño, Cristóbal, Savannah Oak, Spring Oak, Cacao, and many others. A year-round creek borders the property, adding to its peaceful setting and making it an ideal place to build your family's dream home. The forested areas along the creek and the adjacent forest attract monkeys, colorful tropical birds, butterflies, and other native wildlife that can be enjoyed every day.

One of the biggest advantages of this property is its location. Platanillo is just 7 minutes away and offers almost everything you need for everyday living, including supermarkets, restaurants, organic markets, a pharmacy, and a new gas station currently under construction. The area is also home to some of Costa Rica's most popular waterfalls, including Nauyaca Waterfalls and Eco Chontales Waterfalls, both just a short drive away.

The property has frontage on a public road with no 4WD required, and is located just 3.8 km from Highway 243, 25 minutes from the beaches of Dominical, and 30 minutes from San Isidro del General, the main city in Costa Rica's Southern Zone, where you'll find hospitals, shopping, schools, and other essential services.

If you're looking for a property with beautiful views, reliable water, existing infrastructure, easy access, and plenty of space to build, this is an excellent opportunity in one of the fastest-growing areas of Costa Rica's Southern Zone.