Highlights
- Looking Beyond the Beach
- A Property Designed Around Productivity
- Water: One of Costa Rica's Most Valuable Resources
- The Advantage of Organic Certification
- A Strategic Position on the Nicoya Peninsula
- A Different Kind of Opportunity
- About The Author
Over the past two decades, the Nicoya Peninsula has evolved into one of Costa Rica's most sought-after destinations. Coastal communities such as Santa Teresa, Mal Pais, Montezuma, and Sámara have attracted international investors, entrepreneurs, retirees, and lifestyle buyers seeking a unique blend of natural beauty and long-term investment potential. As demand has increased, so have property values. While much of the attention remains focused on beachfront homes and ocean-view developments, another trend has quietly emerged across the region: large landholdings are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Today, many available properties near Santa Teresa consist of small residential lots, boutique development parcels, or limited-acreage agricultural land. Opportunities exceeding 100 hectares, particularly those with infrastructure, water resources, and operational capabilities already in place, have become increasingly rare. For buyers seeking scale, flexibility, and long-term potential, these larger properties represent a different category of opportunity altogether.
Looking Beyond the Beach
When most people imagine investing near Santa Teresa, they often picture luxury villas overlooking the Pacific Ocean or boutique hospitality projects within walking distance of the beach. While those opportunities certainly have their appeal, large inland properties offer advantages that are becoming increasingly valuable.
Space creates options.
Whether the vision involves sustainable agriculture, regenerative land stewardship, eco-tourism, wellness experiences, plant production, or simply holding a strategic asset in a growing region, acreage provides flexibility that smaller properties simply cannot match.
Located in the fertile Nandayure-Bongo region of Guanacaste, this 101-hectare property offers a combination of scale, natural resources, and infrastructure that is becoming increasingly uncommon on the Nicoya Peninsula. It's proximity to Santa Teresa allows owners to benefit from one of Costa Rica's most dynamic tourism and lifestyle markets while enjoying the privacy, productivity, and development flexibility that larger properties can provide.
A Property Designed Around Productivity
One of the most compelling aspects of this opportunity is that the land has already been thoughtfully developed and improved - and is already producing an abundance! Rather than starting from scratch, a future owner acquires a property with significant foundational infrastructure already in place.
The farm includes:
- A caretaker residence
- Farm center facilities - reception, office, kitchen and dining area
- Packing station
- Plant nurseries
- Electrical infrastructure supported by three transformers
- An extensive irrigation network
- Three water wells
- Internal operational systems designed to support agricultural production
- Apiculture - with 30 beehives, producing delicious organic honey
Approximately 15 hectares are currently cultivated, including established coconut groves featuring multiple varieties, bamboo production, tropical fruit trees, and ornamental landscaping. Each year the cultivated land area is increased, and there are ongoing reforesting projects for other areas of the property. Tropical fruit production includes - bread fruit, a large variety of bananas, rambutan, various citrus fruits, jack fruit, papaya, mango, cacao and a whole host of other tropical fruits that have been sourced from all over the country.
In addition to agricultural production, the property has supported the cultivation and sale of ornamental and tropical plants supplied to landscapers and nurseries, demonstrating yet another potential business avenue for future owners. This existing infrastructure dramatically reduces the time, cost, and complexity often associated with developing large agricultural properties from the ground up.
Water: One of Costa Rica's Most Valuable Resources
Experienced land investors often evaluate a property through a simple lens: access to reliable water. Without water, development potential is limited. With water, possibilities expand.
This property benefits from several important advantages:
- Three operational wells
- Existing irrigation infrastructure
- River frontage
- Average annual rainfall of approximately 2,000 millimeters
Together, these resources create a strong foundation for agricultural operations, landscaping, reforestation efforts, eco-development projects, and other long-term land uses.
As water security becomes an increasingly important consideration worldwide, properties that combine abundant land with reliable water resources are likely to attract continued attention from investors and entrepreneurs alike.
The Advantage of Organic Certification
Another distinguishing characteristic of this property is its certified organic status. Obtaining and maintaining organic certification requires significant commitment, documentation, operational standards, and ongoing compliance.
This property has already achieved certification under:
- USDA National Organic Program (NOP)
- Costa Rica MAG Law 29782
- European Union equivalent organic standards
Certification has been issued through KIWA BCS Costa Rica Ltda and includes a variety of agricultural products, including coconuts, bamboo, bananas, maize, beans, tubers, and additional crops. For buyers interested in sustainable agriculture, regenerative farming, or organic food production, this represents a substantial head start.
Rather than spending years establishing systems and working through certification requirements, a future owner can focus on expansion, diversification, and implementation of their long-term vision.
More Than a Farm: Multiple Paths Forward
The exciting element of this property is the infinite potential to create and expand. While it currently functions as a certified organic agricultural operation, the land itself supports a variety of potential future uses.
For some buyers, the opportunity may involve expanding organic crop production and building upon the property's established agricultural foundation. Others may see potential in agro-tourism, combining sustainable farming with educational experiences, hospitality, and farm-to-table programming. The property would be perfect for an equestrian retreat center.
The property's location within Costa Rica's internationally recognized Blue Zone may also appeal to wellness-focused entrepreneurs seeking to create retreat experiences centered on nature, healthy living, sustainability, and connection to the land. For investors with a longer horizon, the property may simply represent a strategic land acquisition in a region where large acreage opportunities continue to become less common.
A Strategic Position on the Nicoya Peninsula
Location remains one of the most important factors in any real estate investment.
This property benefits from convenient access to several key destinations throughout the Nicoya Peninsula.
Approximate distances include:
- 47 kilometers to Santa Teresa
- 54 kilometers to Sámara
- 40 kilometers to Jicaral
- 43 kilometers to Tambor Domestic Airport
During much of the year, Santa Teresa can be reached in approximately 45 minutes, providing access to world-class surfing, restaurants, boutique hotels, and a thriving international community.
This balance between accessibility and privacy is increasingly difficult to find. Owners can enjoy proximity to some of Costa Rica's most desirable destinations while maintaining the space, tranquility, and operational freedom that large properties offer.
A Different Kind of Opportunity
Not every property can be defined by a single category.
Some are farms.
Some are development sites.
Some are lifestyle properties.
Some are long-term investments.
This 101-hectare property occupies a unique position because it can potentially be all of these at once. It combines productive agricultural land, established infrastructure, valuable water resources, certified organic status, and strategic proximity to one of Costa Rica's most recognized destinations.
At a time when large-scale land opportunities on the Nicoya Peninsula are becoming increasingly difficult to find, properties of this size and character deserve attention from buyers willing to think beyond traditional categories. Recently repositioned from its original asking price of $2.5 million to $995,000, the property now presents a dramatically different value proposition than it did previously.
For investors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries seeking more than a typical real estate purchase, opportunities like this are increasingly rare.
The question is not simply what the property is today.
The more interesting question may be what it could become tomorrow.
About The Author
With over a decade of experience in real estate, I specialize in helping individuals and families find the perfect property to suit their lifestyle and goals. Whether it's a dream home, a vacation retreat, or a smart investment, I'm passionate about guiding clients through every step of the buying process with honesty, insight, and a deep understanding of the market.
Originally from England, I've called Costa Rica home for more than 16 years. Living and working here has given me a unique perspective on the local real estate landscape and the lifestyle that draws so many people to this beautiful country.
I am always ready to share practical advice, market insights, and personal experiences to help others make informed decisions about property in Costa Rica. If you'd like to get in touch, feel free to email me at josie@2crsantateresa.com I'd be happy to answer any questions or assist you in any way I can.
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