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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 $150,000 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.
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 $150,000 path, 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.