SOLD-Costa Rica Land For Sale – A Snapshot of South Pacific Communities Part 1: Portalón

This is the first in a 7-part series profiling the principal communities in on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast. Subsequent profiles will feature Matapalo, Hatillo, Dominicalito/Escaleras, Hermosa, Uvita, and Ballena.

The local community is a mix of Costa Rican, European and North American residents and features several mini-supermarket-style convenience stores for basic supplies and a well-stocked liquor store.

Local restaurants offer Tico-style cuisine, and a number of local bars and discos provide opportunities for socializing and dancing. Area accommodations range from newly built cabinas to luxury villa rentals.

Quepos is the closest shopping hub, with supermarkets, hardware stores, appliance stores, and other retail outlets, as well as bars featuring live music and dancing. Quepos offers a wide range of tourist activities, and is the gateway to one of Costa Rica’s most popular national parks, Manuel Antonio.

The inland city of San Isidro General, approximately one hour’s drive from Portalón, is a second major commercial destination.

Several beaches are within easy driving distance of Portalón, the closest of which is Matapalo. The nearby Savegre River provides the opportunity for class II, III, and IV rafting adventures.

The principal properties on the market in Portalón are premier homesites and mid-range luxury homes. For example, one “eco-friendly” hillside community offers homesites with impressive ocean views that range in size from 2 1/2 to 2 acres (1.3 to 5 hectares) at elevations of 500 to 1,300 feet (152 to 396 meters) with electricity and water from the community’s private water supply.

Owners share stewardship of a 150-acre rain forest preserve and communally own fifteen acres of pastureland ideal for horse grazing.

On-site amenities include an extensive network of hiking and horseback riding trails, and a bar and restaurant. Lot prices range from $220,000 to $320,000.

Portalón is a 3-4-hour drive from San José. Sansa and Nature Air offer several flights daily between Quepos and San José.

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Andrew Makarik

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