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Decision guides for people buying boutique residential land in Costa Rica’s South Pacific. Each piece is written from the inside — what title actually means, how the $200,000 investor residency works in practice, what the trade-offs look like between buying into a small private project versus a master-planned community, and the questions most buyers don’t think to ask until they’re already too far in.
If you’re new to Farmstead Collection, the 12 homesites between Uvita and Dominical are a good place to start.
Notes from the field on building, buying, and living on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast.
How we restored 18 acres of overgrazed pasture in Costa Rica
Dead soil, a creek running dry and hillsides washing away. How we replaced the cattle grass, held the slopes with vetiver and geobags, planted 1,500 trees and got the creek flowing again.
Read →The case for a gated community in Costa Rica’s South Pacific
Like-minded neighbors, an ASADA water meter on every lot, controlled density, underground power and fiber, and the peace of mind of a gated entry — what a well-planned community gives you that raw land can’t.
Read →Uvita vs. Dominical: where to buy on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast
Seventeen kilometres apart and very different places to own property. How the two towns compare on daily life, services, healthcare, lot and home prices, investor residency, and who should choose which — plus the ridge between them where most new boutique communities sit.
Read →Fee simple vs. concession land in Costa Rica: what buyers need to know
Outright title vs a lease from the state. The 200-meter maritime zone, foreign-ownership limits, residency impact, and how to verify what you’re actually buying.
Read →Cost of building a custom home in Costa Rica’s South Pacific (2026)
What it actually costs to build a custom residence in Costa Rica’s South Pacific in 2026 — per-square-meter ranges, four cost drivers buyers underestimate, and what we see at Farmstead Collection.
Uvita vs Tamarindo: which Pacific coast town for retirees and investors
Uvita and Tamarindo are Costa Rica’s two best-known Pacific coast destinations — but they suit very different buyers. A side-by-side comparison from someone who lives in one and has spent meaningful time in the other.
Buying boutique land in Costa Rica’s South Pacific: what to actually look for in 2026
A practical, honest guide to evaluating small residential developments on the Uvita–Dominical corridor. Seven things to check, where to look, what the numbers actually are.
Read →Costa Rica investor residency through real estate: the $200,000 threshold, explained
How the Inversionista program works: what real estate qualifies, what residency actually gets you, what it costs, and how long it takes.
Read →Boutique vs. master-planned communities in Costa Rica: which holds value better?
An honest side-by-side comparison from the developer of a 12-homesite community. Names, numbers, and the trade-offs nobody talks about.
Read →Reach out
Questions about a specific lot, the build process, or Costa Rica’s investor residency? Email info@farmsteadcollection.com or message us on WhatsApp: +506 7188 0797 (Costa Rica) / +1-813-453-7608 (US). We reply within 24 hours.