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Stunning 3-Bedroom Rainforest Home with River & Waterfall on 3.5 Acres in Ojochal Costa Rica

Ojochal, Puntarenas, Costa Rica · 890 ft above sea level · Listing 59490

$360,000
For Sale
3bedrooms
2bathrooms
192 m²2,067 sq ft house
3.50 ac14,160 m² of land

The facts that matter here

  • Water: AyA or ASADA - Legal Source
  • Power: Utility Grid Connected- ICE
  • Access: Walk-to-Town
  • Internet: Fiber/Cable, Cellular/Mobile, Other High Speed
  • Air conditioning: None
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Building: Concrete Block with Stucco

About this property

A Private & Nature-Immersed Home on a HUGE End-Of-Road 3.5 Acre (14,160 sqm) Lot – With Rainforest Surrounds, a River and a Swim-Hole Waterfall, You Are Still Just a Stroll Away From a Hot Barista Coffee or Fancy Dinner Experience in Our Cosmopolitan Ojochal!

LOCATION & ACCESS

Located high above (but minutes away from) Ojochal’s bustling central area, this home – on two adjacent lots – gives a peaceful oasis in the middle of Costa Ballena’s famous expat enclave. The end-of-road location ensures total privacy & security. The property’s river, swim holes & waterfalls put you in the thick wonderland of a primeval jungle – but a hot barista coffee, a traditional Gallo Pinto breakfast or a fancy dinner are just a quick stroll away! And the wilds of a wildlife corridor span just behind the house – in fact, just 1.5km away, the mountain peaks reach1,100m or 3,600 feet.

The property is easily accessed via a scenic 5.5 km drive from the Costanera Sur Highway. Turning off the highway, you will enter the main road, Calle Principal, and cross a brand-new bridge at the entrance to Ojochal. The route then winds through the town and surrounding neighborhoods, businesses, jungles & rivers. Just after passing through the main developed center of the town, the road climbs through the thick rainforests where a final, prepared 1.5km section leads you to the front gates.

A paved driveway descends through the jungles & manicured parklands to reach a parking area just in front of the house. Elevated to 270m or 890 feet, the home benefits from a cooler climate and refreshing sea & mountain breezes.

THE HOUSE

The 192 sqm / 2067 sqf home is fully integrated into the rainforest and takes full advantage of its amazing location. The top level holds a jungle-facing, covered patio which is accessed via four beautiful arched entrances – two in the living room and one arch per each of the two bedrooms. Another bedroom shares this space, as does a large fully-equipped kitchen and a living & chillout area, as well as a shared bathroom. Stunning lumber cabinetry, stone floor tiling and exotic artwork give the house a rainforest-lodge vibe.

The ground-level floor holds a living area, third bedroom, bathroom and a beautiful stone patio with chairs & seating. It has a separate entrance and thus could be converted into a stand-alone, separate apartment.

As mentioned, both patios look right onto the tropical jungle canopies.

THE RAINFORESTS, RIVER, NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS & WATERFALL

The end-of-road location, protected riverside jungles and the large size of the two lots ensure that the home is, and always will be, surrounded by towering lowland rainforests. The surrounding area and the two lots are home to teeming wildlife – macaws, toucans, blue morpho butterflies, glass frogs, anteaters and many other jungle critters will be your new neighbours!

Concrete steps take you down to the jungle river which borders one of the lots and the stunning rainforest waterfall. Below the waterfall, a natural swimming pool invites for a surreal experience – soaking in the jungles under brilliant falling waters while being surrounded by healing nature will be the highlight of your guests’ stay! This pool can be easily drained or re-filled via an outlet built into the concrete dam.

THE VIEWS

Thick jungle views are glanced form every direction – as is the abundant wildlife, orchids, beautiful ornamental plants and tropical life in all her glory. You are truly living in the middle of a rainforest paradise.

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS

Such a central-yet-natural location with serenity, access to a mountain river, waterfalls, and natural swimming pool, lends itself to a myriad of commercial developments focused on ecotourism or meditation / spirituality. An exclusive eco-lodge, healing center, or even a café/restaurant with natural attractions could do very well here.

Two flat planteles are large enough to support a structure, without a septic system. A small two story structure at the waterfall plantel would provide an ocean view.

Not Many Ojochal Properties Dazzle With Such a Natural Location, Thick Jungles, River and, Especially, Magical Waterfall Swimhole – You HAVE to See it to Believe it! Call REMAX Today to Visit This Enchanted Offer!

The numbers

73 of 90other homes for sale in Ojochal are priced higher than this oneMedian asking price of all 90 homes: $675,000. They differ in size, location and features, so this shows where the price sits, not its value.
Drive timesby road, from the property: beaches and towns
  • 20 min Playa Ventanas nearest beachKid friendly, Fun, safe beach near Ojochal
  • 30 min Playa Uvita and the Whale’s TailNational park beach with whale tail land formation
  • 30 min Playa HermosaMy fav free-access beach
  • 25 min Uvita
  • 30 min the hospital in Ciudad Cortés
  • 40 min Dominical
From Google Maps, in normal conditions; hill and gravel roads can be slower in the rainy season.
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 home inspection, about $500 to $800 depending on the size and complexity of the house, and a resurvey, about $400 to $1,000 depending on the size of the property and other details. Closing costs explained
about $900 a yearproperty tax (0.25% of the registered value)Based on a full-price sale; less if you buy for less. Property taxes explained
890 ftabove sea level (about 271 m)Approximate, from map data. Higher up usually means cooler, breezier evenings than down at the beach.
96 viewson our site in the last 30 days
181 dayson our siteListed on April 13, 2026.

Estimates as of October 12, 2026. Taxes and closing costs depend on the deal; check them with your attorney.

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