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The Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica's southwestern corner is home to a vast diversification of wildlife, much of it concentrated in Corcovado National Park, just a few minutes more down the road. As an example, its one of few places in the country that has all four species of monkeys. This property sits on the southeast corner of the peninsula and faces the equally wondrous Golfo Dulce, one of only 4 tropical fjords in the world and boasting its own massive amount of aquatic life. Again, as an example, Manta Rays frequent the Bay in front and both hammerhead sharks and various whales species call the waters home. The properties are rare, as they have far less tree cover than adjacent lands, and thus both the views and the building possibilities are greater. The lots also have access to some famous surf breaks in the area, within a 5-10 min drive.

The land is made up of 2 titled lots: one is 5,382 sm, valued at $975,000, and the other is 6,151 sm, valued at $1,000,000. These are located off the main road, so there is a good buffer from area traffic noise and dust. The owner had a large contemporary main house and a guest house designed by renowned CR firm Studio Saxe, and the permit-ready drawings could be sold with the land. The owner is open to selling the smaller of the 2 lots along with half of the Zmt and keeping the remainder for his own family. The smaller lot has more tree coverage but is otherwise comparable.

In between these lots and the coastline lies the "Maritime Zone," which is not titled but has gone through a segregation process wherein 34,560 sm has been connected to these 2 lots. Technically, the Maritime Zone is owned by the government of Costa Rica and any land use is leased over time, with development of permanent structures requiring permission. The owner has been working with local consultants to understand the rights, and a 36-page document can be looked at during due diligence. It's a bit complicated, as the area recently changed its municipal seat of power, but chances are good considering the unique nature of the existing open space, and the fact that it is completely flat and well cared for. Beyond the ZMT lies 50 m of public beach space, including a portion that floods and recedes with each tide, providing a buffer to erosion. Still, the shoreline shows erosion all along the coast, and the Municipality may deem that the coastal edge needs to move back further, reducing the size of the ZMT.

Thus the potential to develop this land as a retreat center could happen, but until an official land use document is granted, it's a guess. At this point, there seems to be breathing room to place temporary. There is a commuter airport 10 min away at Puerto Jiménez, which has daily flights to San Jose—a short 50 min flight that happens as much as 6x/day in the high season. The properties each have their own registered wells for potable water, and though power is slowly making its way towards this land, locals prefer to keep traffic at bay and use off grid solar systems instead.

If you like time immersed in nature, focused on sunrise, and in utter tranquility away from the hustle and bustle, this could be the one for you.