130 ACRES – Amazing Development Area Perfect For Hotel, With Multiple Building Sites, Private Waterfall And Abundant Flora And Fauna!

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# 130 ACRES – Premier Development Opportunity with Hotel Potential, Eight Building Sites, Private Waterfall & Pristine Rainforest Ecosystem

Spanning 52.5 hectares of unspoiled tropical rainforest, this exceptional 130-acre property represents a rare large-scale development canvas in Costa Rica's Southern Pacific region. Positioned between Uvita and Ojochal—approximately 15 miles south of Dominical—the parcel enjoys seamless accessibility via the Inter-American Highway and National Route #34, with additional road frontage to the north and south. Both boundary roads provide existing infrastructure including electricity, fiber optics, television, high-speed internet, and municipal water service.

This development-ready asset has already secured critical CFIA construction and environmental permits for comprehensive condominium land use, eliminating five or more years of typical permitting delays. The approved master plan, engineered by SYL, designates eight strategically positioned building parcels totaling 12.5 acres of developable footprint—engineered for maximum views while respecting Costa Rican conservation law, which limits primary rainforest development to 10% of total acreage.

All eight sites hold approval for hotel or condominium towers reaching 21 meters (six stories)—double the standard three-story allowance in the region. The property features an exceptional water concession from a high-capacity well positioned at the property's apex, enabling gravity-fed distribution to all development zones and supporting 1,700 residents. Current tree-removal operations from buildable areas follow strict environmental protocols, with every tree exceeding eight inches in diameter catalogued via GPS under forest agent supervision.

The remaining 90% of the forest creates an extraordinary private sanctuary: 12% designated as protective green corridors between parcels, and 78% (40.8 hectares/100 acres) enrolled in Costa Rica's PSA forest protection program, providing annual property tax exemption and environmental service payments while remaining titled and accessible to future residents. Maintained hiking trails traverse the forest to year-round waterfalls and creeks, where residents encounter otters, monkeys, sloths, and endemic bird species. Ocean vistas frame the landscape, with the property situated directly across from Marino Ballena National Park—named for the humpback whales that migrate through these waters from September to November, creating exceptional whale-watching opportunities.

The engineering firm's master plan recommends development as a condo-hotel village featuring luxury villas, residences, and treetop units complemented by restaurant, spa, pool, and clubhouse facilities. Mixed-use hospitality projects demonstrate superior returns and proven resilience against market volatility, as demonstrated during recent economic downturns. Uvita's position as one of Costa Rica's fastest-growing destinations ensures strong demand fundamentals for diversified accommodation and residential products.

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