3,2 acres of Panoramic Paradise in Santa Elena

Property overview

This 13,759 m² property in the Santa Elena area of Pérez Zeledón sits within a private community bordering a national park, with panoramic views extending in every direction from a generous construction platform of at least 2,500 m² already prepared on the land. The setting is genuinely mountain — cloud forest character, cooler temperatures, clean air, and the kind of biodiversity that comes with proximity to protected national park territory.

The community is structured around shared infrastructure and natural access: internal hiking trails cross the property and lead down to a nearby river, and a shared community rancho provides event space for residents. A separate community house is available for use during construction — a practical provision that addresses one of the common complications of building in a remote location where owners need somewhere to stay during the process. The bird migration route passes through this area, making it a legitimate destination for serious birdwatchers.

The prepared terraces below the main construction platform are suitable for fruit trees and subsistence crops, adding an agricultural dimension to a property that could function as a full homestead or a nature-oriented retreat. The share of forest included in the property adds character and legal protection to the natural surroundings.

Pérez Zeledón and the broader San Isidro area are increasingly on the radar for buyers who want highland Costa Rica — the altitude, climate, and character that the coastal zones can't offer — without losing access to real services. At $160,000 for 1.3 hectares with prepared building site, community infrastructure, and a national park border, this represents a legitimate opportunity in an area that remains undervalued relative to the coast.

Listed by Mike Schäfer, Engel & Völkers Guanacaste. MLS# CR251021847.

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