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Incredible Ocean & Sunset View One-and-a-Half-Acre Building Lot in Matapalo Costa Rica

Matapalo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica · 830 ft above sea level · Listing 78550 · See it on the map

$495,000
See the price in other currencies
₡225,437,207Costa Rican colones
C$691,435Canadian dollars
€443,556Euros

Approximate, at the exchange rate of November 2, 2026. The sale is in US dollars.

For SaleFull ocean + mountain + panoramic views
1.51 ac6,111 m² of land

The facts that matter here

WaterLegal water (AyA / ASADA)
PowerGrid nearby, not hooked up
NearbyWalk to a river
SewerSeptic system
Agent MLS #mat212jno

About this property

At a glance

A 1.51-acre lot in Matapalo, 830 ft above sea level, with full ocean views. Playa Linda is 10 minutes away by car. Dominical is 15 minutes away and Uvita 30. It has legal water.

Enjoy breathtaking ocean views overlooking the Manuel Antonio Islands, spectacular sunsets, and beautiful mountain scenery from this exceptional 1.51-acre property in Matapalo. The combination of ocean, islands, mountains, and open green landscapes makes this a truly special place to build your dream home.

The property features expansive open pastureland with a gentle to moderate slope, offering plenty of usable space and multiple excellent building locations. Choose your favorite spot to take advantage of the incredible views, build a guest house in another area, and still enjoy ample room for tropical gardens, fruit trees, or animals.

Previously used as pasture, the land is open and easily walkable, making it simple to explore the different building possibilities. Its elevated position offers beautiful panoramic scenery, while the surrounding tropical vegetation provides natural privacy from neighboring homes.

Access is through a private road with two coded security gates. Located at the end of the road, the property enjoys a peaceful setting with only three neighboring properties, offering privacy while still having neighbors nearby.

Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the coastal highway, 7 minutes from Playa Linda, 10 minutes from Dominical, and 25 minutes from Quepos Marina, the property combines a quiet natural setting with easy access to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor activities.

With its unforgettable ocean and island views, beautiful sunsets, generous usable land, and multiple building possibilities, this property offers an incredible opportunity to create your own tropical paradise on Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Coast.

The numbers

$81/m²asking price per m² of land (6,111 m²)Priced below 4 of the 34 similar-size lots for sale on our site (median $40/m²).
about 4%closing costs in totalCustomarily split between buyer and seller, about 2% each. Who pays what is often worth negotiating as part of the price. Budget too for a resurvey, about $400 to $1,000 depending on the size of the property and other details. Closing costs explained
830 ftabove sea level (about 253 m)Approximate, from map data. Higher up usually means cooler, breezier evenings than down at the beach.
6 dayson our siteListed on October 27, 2026.

Estimates as of November 2, 2026. Taxes and closing costs depend on the deal; check them with your attorney.

Where it is

Matapalo, Puntarenas · 830 ft above sea level

Beaches and places

Towns and services

By road, from the property. Approximate drive times from online map sources; actual times can vary widely.

Approximate property locationThe exact spot is shared on request.

Questions buyers ask

Does it have legal water?

Yes. The listing says: Legal water (AyA / ASADA).

Is there power?

Grid nearby, not hooked up.

How far is the beach?

Playa Linda is about 10 minutes by car. Playa Dominical is about 15 minutes by car.

How far is the nearest hospital?

The hospital in Ciudad Cortés is about 50 minutes by car.

What are the closing costs?

Closing costs are about 4% in total, customarily split between buyer and seller.

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