A boutique farmstead community in Costa Rica's South Pacific.

Farmstead Collection is an 18-acre planned community of homesites above Costa Rica’s South Pacific coastline, between Uvita and Dominical. The site includes internal roads, underground electric, water access, a private creek and fruit forest, walking trails, an organic farm, a communal greenhouse, and a gated entry. A limited number of homesites are released for sale; the balance of the land remains protected as shared amenity and view corridor.

Costa Ballena, on the South Pacific coast — roughly equidistant between Uvita and Dominical, about 20 minutes from each. The Quepos airport (XQP, regional flights to and from San José) is about 1 hour north. San José International (SJO) is about 3 hours by car via the Costanera Sur (Route 34).

Two seasons. Dry season runs roughly mid-December through April, with temperatures of 75–90°F and almost no rain. Green season runs May through November, typically with sunny mornings and afternoon rains. The South Pacific is notably warmer and slightly wetter than the Central Valley, but the elevation here moderates both.

A mix of full-time owners, part-time owners who use their homes seasonally, and a smaller number of homes available through our hospitality program. Most owners are from the US, Canada, and Europe; many are professionals, founders, retirees, or families in transition. The community is intentionally small enough that you will know your neighbors.

Yes. Lots at Farmstead Collection are sold fee simple (titulado) with full Costa Rican legal title, registered at the National Registry. Foreigners have the same property rights as Costa Rican citizens for titled inland property like this. Most international buyers hold their property through a Costa Rican corporation (Sociedad Anónima or S.R.L.) for asset protection and ease of resale.

Yes, with the same rights as Costa Rican citizens. The only restrictions in Costa Rica apply to coastal concession zones (the first 200 meters above the high-tide line), which have a separate legal framework. Farmstead Collection lots are all titled, fee-simple inland land — not concession.

Typical timeline is 30–60 days from offer to closing. Steps: (1) reserve a lot with a refundable deposit, (2) due diligence period in which your attorney reviews title, (3) sale agreement signed, (4) closing at a Costa Rican notary, (5) registration with the Public Registry. We work with established Costa Rica real estate attorneys who have handled every Farmstead Collection sale to date.

Closing costs total approximately 4–5% of purchase price, traditionally split between buyer and seller in Costa Rican practice. This includes the 1.5% transfer tax, notary fees, registration fees, and stamps. Property is registered in the buyer’s name or corporation at the National Registry within a few weeks of closing.

Most lots at Farmstead Collection are sold to cash buyers. Costa Rican mortgage financing for foreigners exists but is expensive (typically 7–10% rates with 60% LTV maximum). Many buyers use home-equity lines or other US/Canadian assets. We are happy to introduce you to lenders who work with foreign buyers in Costa Rica.

Farmstead Collection has architectural guidelines designed to keep the project coherent and protect every owner’s views. Homes must be designed by approved architects (or your own architect, subject to our review). Materials, height, footprint, and roof color have defined parameters. The guidelines favor warm, modern, natural-material design that integrates with the land.

Quality custom construction in this region runs roughly $200–$300 per square foot for the finished home, depending on materials and complexity. High-end finishes, infinity pools, and elaborate landscaping add to that. A 3,000 sf custom villa is realistically a $600K–$900K build on top of the land.

We maintain a curated list of architects and builders with deep experience in tropical, natural-material custom construction at this price band. We’re happy to make introductions during your discovery process — contact us for current recommendations.

Yes. Your architect can design the home; our architectural review board reviews the plans against the community guidelines. We are happy to consult during design.

Yes. Costa Rica’s Inversionista (investor) residency program grants temporary residency to individuals who invest at least $150,000 USD in qualifying real estate. After three years, residents can apply for permanent residency. Residency lets you live in country without renewing tourist visas every 90 days, gives you access to Caja (Costa Rica’s public healthcare system) at modest cost, and is portable to your spouse and dependent children.

Annual property tax in Costa Rica is 0.25% of the registered property value — among the lowest in the world. A separate luxury home tax (Impuesto Solidario) applies to homes registered above approximately $280,000 USD of construction value, on a sliding scale starting at 0.25% and rising with value. For most Farmstead Collection homes, total annual property-related taxes are a fraction of what a comparable US or Canadian property would cost.

$150–$350 USD per month depending on lot size. These cover the gated entry, security, gardening of shared spaces, road maintenance, trash and recycling, and basic infrastructure upkeep.

Capital gains on Costa Rican real estate are 15%. Several common ownership structures (including the corporate ownership most foreign buyers use) provide planning opportunities. Work with a Costa Rica-based attorney and accountant before structuring — we are not lawyers or tax advisors and the right answer depends on your home-country situation.

Both the US and Canada have foreign tax credit provisions that prevent most double taxation. Most Farmstead Collection owners net out paying very little in additional tax compared to a similar property in their home country. Please use your own tax advisor — this is not tax advice.

Yes. Farmstead Collection offers a hospitality program for owners who want to share their home as a short-term rental when they are away. We handle marketing, booking, guest communications, housekeeping, and maintenance. Revenue split is competitive with market terms — we share specifics with serious buyers.

Performance depends on home size, season, and how often you use the property yourself. Villa Del Cielo, our completed 4-bedroom oceanview home that sleeps 9, is part of our hospitality program; we share full rental performance data (ADR, occupancy, gross and net to owner) with serious buyers under NDA.

No. You are free to use the home full-time, only personally, or to rent it independently. The hospitality program is offered as a service, not required.

Internal roads, underground electric distribution, water access, high-speed fiber internet, and a gated security entrance are complete. The organic farm, walking trails, fruit forest, and private creek are part of the existing land. You build a home; you do not build infrastructure.

Yes. The project has filtered, potable water at each homesite.

High-speed fiber is built into the project; most owners run multiple video calls without issue. Many owners also install Starlink as a backup. Cell service is good and works as a third fallback.

A modern private clinic is in Uvita (about 20 minutes). Major hospitals are in Quepos (about 1 hour) and San José (about 3 hours). Costa Rica’s medical system is well-regarded internationally and many US and Canadian retirees relocate here specifically for it.

International school options exist in Uvita and Dominical, including bilingual and English-immersion programs. For broader options, some families spend the school year in towns with more schools and weekends or summers at Farmstead.

Most international buyers fly to San José International (SJO) and then connect on a 25-minute Sansa or Skyway flight to Quepos (XQP) — Farmstead Collection is about an hour by car from there. Direct driving from SJO is roughly 3 hours via the Costanera Sur.