Costa Rica is a place of almost unreal beauty—where the sunsets look painted, the forests hum with wildlife, and every road seems to lead to a hidden beach or a jungle ridge with an unforgettable view.
It’s safe and stable, prosperous yet laid-back, and powered by a culture that’s as warm as the climate. Here, “pura vida” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a way of moving through the world. (It basically means “life is good.”)
No surprise, then, that Costa Rica draws some of the world’s wealthiest individuals. It’s welcoming, glamorous, filled with adventure…and one of the most desirable places on the planet to own real estate.
This week in Your Overseas Dream Home, we’ve been diving into all this and today at 1 p.m. ET we’re hosting an incredible event for my Real Estate Trend Alert (RETA) Lifetime members.
They’re getting to have a Rolodex Live session where RETA Senior Researcher Margaret Summerfield will sit down with one of my key Costa Rica insiders, attorney Gonzalo Viquez Jr. They’ll discuss how easy it is to buy in Costa Rica and why foreigners have almost the same rights as locals to buy there.
There’s still time to become a RETA Lifetime member to access the event. Learn more here .
More on the Rolodex Live in a moment….
Today in Your Overseas Dream Home, I want to show you why this incredible destination draws some of the world’s wealthiest folks and boasts some of the most spectacular homes you’ll find anywhere.
Peaceful, laidback, and safe, Costa Rica has been attracting tourists, expats, and investors for decades. Read more in your special report: The Real Estate Buyer’s Guide to Costa Rica.
A Turnkey Luxury Escape on Costa Rica’s Southern Coast
Listing price: $4.7 million
If you’re looking for the kind of Costa Rican home that feels impossibly private yet moments from the surf, Casa Belmer in Dominical is exactly that sort of place.
Set in the exclusive gated community of Las Olas, this newly built, architect-designed residence sits above the coastline with wide-open views of the Pacific, Dominicalito Bay, offshore islands, and the jungle canopy below.
The design is all about seamless indoor–outdoor living. You enter between two water features before reaching expansive outdoor living areas.
At Casa Belmer, the outdoor spaces are designed for enjoying spectacular sunsets year-round.
Outside, a 46-foot infinity pool lines up perfectly with the horizon, and a sunken fire-pit gives you a front-row seat to blazing sunsets and star-filled nights.
Inside, every detail has been dialed up: travertine stone underfoot, custom cabinetry, a chef’s kitchen with premium appliances, and a full Crestron smart-home system.
The home spans more than 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space, with three plush bedroom suites and five bathrooms.
It’s on the market for $4.7 million. You can read the full listing here.
The bedroom in Casa Belmer feels like it’s suspended above the jungle canopy and the sea.
Sky-High Ocean Blues: Villa Cielo y Mar Azul, Matapalo
Listing price: $3.4 million
Imagine a home perched above the Pacific at the point where sky and sea fuse into impossible shades of blue. This is Villa Cielo y Mar Azul in the exclusive Almendros Hills enclave near Playa Grande, a coastal town neighboring Tamarindo.
Set on a hilltop lot, this 11,410-square-foot residence comes with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
From the master suite high on the second floor you can enjy uninterrupted ocean views, while the heart of the home features a private cinema/game room, flexible gym space, fully equipped modern kitchen and expansive terrace with an infinity pool and integrated bar—all designed for seamless entertaining and effortless living.
The view from Villa Cielo y Mar Azul looks like a cinema screen but it’s a real sunset.
Located inside a gated community of just ten upscale homes, and less than a mile from the sand of Playa Grande and the protected coastline of the Marino Las Baulas National Park, Villa Cielo y Mar Azul combines sanctuary-style seclusion with access to surf, restaurants and the laid-back vibe of Guanacaste.
This property is on the market for $3.4 million. The full listing is here.
This spectacular infinity pool comes with an integrated bar.
Sunrise Masterpiece on Peninsula Papagayo
Listing price: $7.5 million
In one of Costa Rica’s most elite resorts, this five-bed residence is nothing less than an architectural showpiece.
Set on the rolling hills of Peninsula Papagayo’s exclusive enclave, Casa del Amanecer offers sweeping ocean views.
Inside, generous spaces unfold seamlessly onto expansive terraces, an infinity-edge pool curves toward the horizon, and high-end finishes throughout reflect the craftsmanship you’d expect at this level.
Wake to sweeping ocean views from a suite designed to feel like a private resort within the home.
The property is situated between the Four Seasons and the Ritz-Carlton Reserve. It offers seamless access to resort amenities such as the clubhouse, tennis courts, and nature trails.
The home also has uninterrupted views of Culebra Bay and the 18th hole of the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course.
And the price for this stunning property? A cool $7.5 million.
Where the morning light spills across the Pacific, Casa del Amanecer is your private front-row seat to sunrise on Peninsula Papagayo.
As I say, today at 1 p.m. ET, we’re hosting a special Rolodex Live online event for RETA Lifetime members with one of my top Costa Rica insiders, attorney Gonzalo Viquez Jr.
Rolodex Live events are closed-door briefings where RETA Lifetime members hear directly from top contacts from my personal network and can ask their questions live.
Gonzalo has helped me personally with purchasing in Costa Rica. He understands ownership structures, banking, tax rules, and more. Plus he’s a real estate investor and RETA member who’s bought in several of our off-market deals.
Wishing you good real estate investing,
P.S. If you’re not a RETA Lifetime member, and would like to attend the Rolodex Live online event, there’s still time to join. Click here to learn more.
Costa Rica has been an expat haven for more than 30 years.
