Spacious Mountain View Multi-Acre Building Lot with Legal Water & River Frontage in Platanillo Costa Rica

Platanillo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica · 1,000 ft above sea level · Listing 77396 · See it on the map

$225,000

See the price in other currencies

₡102,631,672Costa Rican colones

C$315,304Canadian dollars

€200,594Euros

Approximate, at the exchange rate of October 23, 2026. The sale is in US dollars.

For SaleMountain view

4.80 ac19,426 m² of land

The facts that matter here

WaterLegal water

PowerOn the ICE power grid

InternetFiber or cable internet

Lot and gardenFruit trees, river or creek on the land

NearbyWalk to a river

SewerSeptic system

Agent MLS #dre-sr-267

About this property

At a glance

A farm on 4.8 acres in Platanillo, 1,000 ft above sea level. Playa Dominical is 15 minutes away by car. Dominical is 15 minutes away and Uvita 30. It has legal water and grid power.

Nestled in the highly desirable community of Platanillo on Cacao Ridge, this expansive 4.8-acre property offers the perfect blend of cool mountain living and easy coastal convenience. At a comfortable elevation of 1,000 feet, you will enjoy refreshing, constant breezes that keep the property cool year-round, eliminating the need for constant air conditioning.

The Ultimate Canvas: Massive Usable Land & Subdivision Potential

Unlike many steep mountain lots, most of this 4.8-acre property is exceptionally usable, boasting a generous layout with tons of areas for building, agricultural projects, and farming. With extensive public road frontage and versatile topography, the land offers fantastic flexibility—whether you choose to keep it as a private sprawling estate or subdivide it into multiple smaller parcels.

Whether your vision includes a main luxury residence, independent guest villas, a multi-unit rental compound, or a self-sustaining eco-homestead, this land provides the ultimate foundation.

Property Highlights & Infrastructure

Turnkey Infrastructure: Fully equipped and ready to build with legal water, electricity, and high-speed fiber optic internet available.
Agroforestry & Farming Potential: The land features rich, fertile soil and mature fruit trees, offering endless space to cultivate tropical crops, raise livestock, expand an edible food forest, or create a thriving farm.
River Access & Nature: Enjoy direct access to a refreshing river, providing a peaceful natural escape right in your backyard.
Stunning Vistas: Wake up every day to beautiful, expansive views of the lush, rolling mountain ranges.
Prime Accessibility: Located just 15 minutes from the beach, the drive is exceptionally easy: 10 minutes on a smooth, paved main road and just 5 minutes on a well-maintained gravel road.

Commercial & Residential Flexibility

With valuable public road frontage and no restrictive HOA rules, this property is legally zoned for both residential and commercial activity. It is an ideal canvas for a private compound, a sub-divided residential community, an agricultural homestead, a high-yield Airbnb hub, or a boutique wellness retreat.

The numbers

$12/m²asking price per m² of land (19,426 m²)Priced below 15 of the 17 similar-size lots for sale on our site (median $20/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

1,000 ftabove sea level (about 305 m)Approximate, from map data. Higher up usually means cooler, breezier evenings than down at the beach.

Newon our siteListed on October 23, 2026.

Estimates as of October 24, 2026. Taxes and closing costs depend on the deal; check them with your attorney.