Modern Tropical Home, Dominical, Puntarenas

About Modern Tropical Home

Exclusive Ridge-Top Estate with Designer Home, Jungle Lot, River & Waterfall Access Near Uvita
The Opportunity

Perched high above Uvita on a sunny mountain ridge, this exceptional property combines a beautifully designed 4-bedroom luxury home with a sprawling 4.93-acre rainforest lot featuring two build-ready plantels, direct river frontage, and private access to waterfalls and natural swimming holes, creating a distinctive opportunity for buyers considering Costa Rica luxury investment.

Offering unforgettable mountain and jungle views, the property feels worlds away — yet it is located just 5 minutes from Uvita and only 13 minutes from Marino Ballena National Park.

The Location

Set along the highly desirable Unión Road area above Uvita, the property enjoys an elevated position at approximately 250 meters above sea level. From here, expansive views stretch endlessly across lush rainforest valleys and toward the towering peaks of Costa Rica’s Cordillera mountain range.

The atmosphere is peaceful, private, and immersed in nature, creating a true “hidden Costa Rica” experience. Yet within minutes you can reach Uvita’s restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, boutique shops, surf schools, medical services, and vibrant beach community, while the expansive rainforest setting reflects the privacy, land, and natural surroundings buyers value when searching for Uvita tropical acreage homes.

The Home

This stunning designer residence was thoughtfully created to blend luxury living with the surrounding tropical landscape. Bright, open, and airy, the home seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces through large sliding glass doors that open directly onto the patio and infinity pool area.

The upper level features:

4 spacious bedrooms
An open-concept kitchen, dining, and lounge area
Expansive outdoor entertaining spaces
Infinity pool with mountain and jungle views
BBQ and lounge areas perfect for gatherings and relaxation

Throughout the home, handcrafted teak finishes create an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication. Custom teak furniture, cabinetry, shelving, partitions, and doors elevate every space with timeless craftsmanship and natural beauty.

The kitchen and living areas showcase elegant design details including:

Single-piece marble and hardwood dining tables
Designer lighting fixtures
High-end furnishings and décor
Fully equipped chef’s kitchen

The primary suite offers a spa-like ensuite bathroom unlike anything you have seen before, featuring marble finishes, white pebble detailing, a soaking bathtub, and a dramatic monsoon-style shower.

The Land

The accompanying 4.93-acre property borders the eastern side of the home and descends through pristine rainforest toward the Ballena River below.

The land includes:

Two spacious plantels ready for development
Plantel 1: approximately 400 m²
Plantel 2: approximately 300 m²
Existing legal water access
Approved plans for an additional luxury 3-bedroom home with pool and parking
Mature rainforest and abundant wildlife

The possibilities are endless:

Guest homes or vacation rentals
Wellness retreat or yoga cabins
Tropical gardens and orchards
Infinity pool and jacuzzi
Private rainforest reserve

This property offers the rare combination of privacy, usable land, natural beauty, and future development potential.

River & Waterfall Access

One of the property’s most unique features is its direct access to the crystal-clear Ballena River, which forms the eastern border of the lot.

A prepared jungle trail leads down to:

Refreshing natural swim holes
Peaceful riverfront areas
A beautiful jungle waterfall

Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee beside the river or spending afternoons swimming with family and friends, this setting creates an unforgettable connection with nature.

Wildlife & Natural Surroundings

Surrounded by protected rainforest and mountain habitats, the property attracts an incredible variety of tropical wildlife.

Frequent visitors include:

Howler, capuchin, squirrel, and spider monkeys
Scarlet macaws
Toucans and toucanets
Sloths and anteaters
Blue morpho butterflies
Tree frogs and poison dart frogs
Coatis and countless tropical birds

With vast stretches of jungle surrounding the area, sightings of rarer wildlife such as jaguarundi, tapirs, or even jaguars are always a possibility.

Water

Reliable legal water access is a major advantage in this region, and this property is exceptionally well equipped with:

A 7,500-liter water storage tank
Authorized access to pristine mountain water
Sufficient capacity for household use, irrigation, pools, and future expansion

The fresh mountain water originates from the surrounding rainforest-covered slopes, offering both purity and abundance year-round.

A Rare Offering Near Uvita

Properties that combine luxury design, privacy, usable land, river access, waterfalls, legal water, and close proximity to Uvita are increasingly difficult to find.

This extraordinary offering delivers:

A beautifully crafted designer home
Nearly 5 acres of rainforest paradise
Two additional buildable plantels
River and waterfall access
Incredible mountain views
Strong future development potential

All just minutes from the beaches, restaurants, and lifestyle amenities of Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park.

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