Discover a rare ridge of land above Costa Rica’s Whale’s Tail, with a private waterfall, fruit forest, three dwellings, and a visionary design – offered at $7M.
| Price | $7,000,000 USD |
| Land Size | 43,172 m² / 10.67 ac / 4.32 ha – front-row coastal ridge |
| Existing Structures | Three-bedroom principal villa · Self-contained studio with pool · Caretaker’s cottage |
| Signature Feature | 24 m / 80 ft private waterfall with natural swimming holes |
| Fruit Forest | Lychee (20) · Citrus (50) · Mango (7) · Avocado (5) · Banana/plantain (60) + assorted exotics |
| Views | Uninterrupted panoramas of the Whale’s Tail, Caño Island & the Osa Peninsula |
| Access & Services | Paved road from the Coastal Highway · Electricity & legal water · Fibre-optic Internet |
| Lifestyle Badges | Sub-dividable · Investment opportunity · Crypto accepted · Close to surf, schools & services |
| Wildlife | Bordering protected primary rainforest, alive with howler monkeys, toucans and scarlet macaws |
A Sanctuary of Superlative Luxury
Commanding an irreplaceable perch above the world-famous Whale’s Tail sandbar, this 10-acre sanctuary ranks among the most coveted coastal holdings in Costa Rica. Gently stepped topography forms natural amphitheatres that frame cinematic sunsets while the hush of your own waterfall drifts up through the rainforest canopy.
Whether your vision is a landmark family compound, a boutique wellness retreat, or a constellation of branded villas, the site already offers multiple flat, graded homesites—a rarity on this coastline—served by on-site utilities and three habitable dwellings. Enjoy or monetise the estate from day one while master-planning its next chapter.
Nature, Water & Orchard Abundance
A spring-fed creek plunges 80 feet through volcanic rock into crystalline pools—your private jungle spa. Surrounding the dwellings, a curated fruit forest yields lychee, guava, mango, avocado, pineapple, banana and more, ensuring farm-to-table living year-round.
Lifestyle & Connectivity
- Beach – 2-minute drive to Playa Hermosa surf break
- Town – 10 minutes to Uvita for organic markets, international schools, medical clinics, and cafés
- Air – 40 minutes to Quepos regional airport · 3 hours to SJO International
A freshly paved spur off the Coastal Highway delivers effortless access, while fibre-optic Internet keeps the estate globally connected.
Investment Highlights
| Highlight | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Front-row certainty | Conservation land seaward guarantees views remain forever unobstructed. |
| Sub-dividable potential | Tiered plateaus simplify phased development or resale of bespoke parcels. |
| Sustainability edge | Abundant water, fertile soils & mature fruit forest underpin eco-branding opportunities. |
| Digital-asset friendly | Vendor prepared to settle in major crypto-currencies. |
| Turn-key launch pad | Three dwellings & utilities installed—accelerate timelines and cash-flow from day one. |
Concept Vision – “Defining Nourishing Architecture”
Renowned architect Nils Hammerbeck (XYZ Studio) has produced a complete Site Analysis & Conceptual Design package—available to the purchaser—that re-imagines the property as The Hermosa Estate, a contemporary tropical enclave that “feeds the soul, while letting the spirit fly.”
Key Elements
- The Palace – Grand main residence for large-scale entertaining
- The Drop – Vertiginous villa cantilevered near the waterfall for ultimate privacy
- Seamless Indoor–Outdoor Living – Reflective pools, a 25 m lap pool, and a natural swimming lagoon
- Subterranean Arrival – Discreet underground parking preserves sight-lines and serenity
- Wellness Circuit – Jungle yoga shala, spa pavilion, and riverside meditation decks
- Sunrise Orientation – Every suite angled to greet first light over the Pacific
Note that these are concept renders. Existing structures may be removed should the new owner implement this masterplan.
The Pinnacle Perspective
In a market where “location” is the most over-used mantra, this estate checks every box with a level of scarcity few coastal holdings can match. Front-row ridges in Playa Hermosa seldom come to market; those with legal water, paved access, fibre-optic Internet and a signature waterfall are virtually unheard of. Add the orchard’s agro-luxury potential—imagine on-site mixology classes starring your own lychees and citrus—and you have an experiential value proposition that today’s global traveller actively seeks.
For developers, the heavy lifting is complete: environmental reports, utility hook-ups and multiple graded plateaus fast-track any villa, retreat or branded residence concept. For private buyers, the intact jungle buffer and conservation land below protect view corridors and privacy in perpetuity, securing both lifestyle and long-term capital appreciation.
Satellite Site Context
To fully appreciate the position, orientation, and development potential of this estate, a spatial overview is essential. Below are annotated satellite perspectives offering regional, site-level, and conservation adjacency insights—reinforcing the rarity of its elevation, infrastructure, and unobstructed views.
These mapped visuals make one fact abundantly clear: this is not simply land for sale—it’s the anchor point of a legacy. With protected rainforest to the east and the iconic Whale’s Tail coastline to the west, The Hermosa Estate would occupy a corridor of unrepeatable value, geographically, ecologically, and experientially.
Taken together, these diagrams reveal the estate’s unrivalled convergence of features: immediate access from the Coastal Highway, seamless terrain transitions for phased development, and protected rainforest frontage anchoring long-term view security. Whether for private legacy or branded concept, the site plan illustrates a future-forward canvas with the groundwork already in place—uniquely positioned for those ready to build something extraordinary.
Living the Dream in Costa Rica
Elevate your portfolio with a landholding that fuses world-class ocean vistas, pristine rainforest and limitless creative scope—an asset as scarce as the coastline it crowns. Opportunities of this calibre seldom surface.
Ready to explore the possibilities of this rare coastal sanctuary? Whether you’re envisioning a private estate, luxury retreat, or branded villa development, this front-row ridge is your canvas.
Contact Dylan Park today to schedule a private tour, request full architectural plans, or discuss investment potential.
📍 Coldwell Banker Vesta Group Dominical
📞 🇨🇷 +506-2787-0223 · 🇺🇸 +1-346-388-6837
📧 d.park@cbcostarica.com
Opportunities of this calibre rarely linger. Secure your front-row position above Costa Rica’s most iconic coastline.
