5.93-Acre Ocean View Property in Portasol, Quepos, Costa Rica
Located in the established Portasol community near Quepos, this 5.93-acre (approximately 2.4-hectare) property offers an exceptional combination of elevated ocean views, privacy, natural surroundings, and development potential.
Positioned at approximately 984 feet above sea level at the end of a quiet neighborhood road, the property benefits from refreshing mountain breezes, cooler evenings, and a peaceful tropical setting. The main building site faces the ocean, with mountain views extending to the sides, while the rear of the property borders a remarkable 649-acre protected reserve, creating a natural buffer and exceptional sense of privacy.
Building Sites & Ocean Views
The property features a primary building pad with an additional secondary pad located below, offering flexibility for future development. The lower pad could accommodate a guest house, fitness studio, garage, workshop, recreational pavilion, or additional living space, depending on the buyer's plans.
Access to the primary building site comes from the rear of the property, creating a natural arrival point while allowing the main residence to take full advantage of the surrounding views.
With an orientation of approximately 238 degrees southwest, the principal building site is well positioned for a residence designed around ocean views, sunsets, outdoor living, and expansive terraces. A future home could be oriented so that the main living areas, pool, and outdoor spaces open toward the Pacific.
Nature, Wildlife & Privacy
The property's setting within Portasol places it in a landscape surrounded by rainforest, rivers, and protected natural ...
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5.93-Acre Ocean View Property in Portasol, Quepos, Costa Rica
Located in the established Portasol community near Quepos, this 5.93-acre (approximately 2.4-hectare) property offers an exceptional combination of elevated ocean views, privacy, natural surroundings, and development potential.
Positioned at approximately 984 feet above sea level at the end of a quiet neighborhood road, the property benefits from refreshing mountain breezes, cooler evenings, and a peaceful tropical setting. The main building site faces the ocean, with mountain views extending to the sides, while the rear of the property borders a remarkable 649-acre protected reserve, creating a natural buffer and exceptional sense of privacy.
Building Sites & Ocean Views
The property features a primary building pad with an additional secondary pad located below, offering flexibility for future development. The lower pad could accommodate a guest house, fitness studio, garage, workshop, recreational pavilion, or additional living space, depending on the buyer's plans.
Access to the primary building site comes from the rear of the property, creating a natural arrival point while allowing the main residence to take full advantage of the surrounding views.
With an orientation of approximately 238 degrees southwest, the principal building site is well positioned for a residence designed around ocean views, sunsets, outdoor living, and expansive terraces. A future home could be oriented so that the main living areas, pool, and outdoor spaces open toward the Pacific.
Nature, Wildlife & Privacy
The property's setting within Portasol places it in a landscape surrounded by rainforest, rivers, and protected natural areas. The neighboring reserve provides an impressive natural backdrop and helps preserve the property's sense of seclusion.
Wildlife is an important part of the Portasol experience, with residents regularly enjoying sightings of toucans, tropical birds, monkeys, and other native species. Spider monkeys are also occasionally seen in the area, particularly near the river.
Portasol Community
Portasol is an established gated residential community located approximately five minutes from the coastal highway via paved road. The community includes both full-time and seasonal residents, along with select properties operated as vacation rentals.
Residents benefit from 24/7 security, video surveillance, optional onsite administration, and private internal roads that wind through the tropical landscape and along the Portalón River.
Nature trails and community areas provide access to waterfalls and natural river pools, while nearby beaches and surfing areas can be reached in approximately 10 minutes.
Infrastructure in Place
The property is already positioned for development, with several important infrastructure components in place:
Completed internal driveways
Positive electricity-availability letters from ICE
Legal water through ASADA Portalón
Gravity-fed water supplied from a natural spring along the upper mountain ridge
Fiber-optic internet available throughout the community
This combination provides the privacy and natural setting of a tropical retreat while maintaining access to established utilities and community infrastructure.
Development Potential
According to the Quepos Municipality zoning certificate, construction is permitted over up to 10% of the property's total area, representing a maximum construction footprint of approximately 2,400 m², subject to the applicable regulations and approvals.
The zoning certificate is available upon request, along with additional information regarding the potential distribution of the permitted construction area.
Changes introduced in January 2026 also expanded potential uses for qualifying agricultural properties, including certain activities associated with agricultural and rural tourism. Depending on the property's qualifications and the required approvals, potential uses may include farm tours, local food experiences, educational or hands-on activities, and qualifying guest accommodations.
A Flexible Development Opportunity
The property's combination of ocean views, protected natural surroundings, multiple building areas, established infrastructure, and flexible zoning potential creates a range of possibilities.
It could serve as a private full-time residence, vacation home, income-producing rental property, family retreat, or a larger project incorporating guest accommodations and nature-based experiences.
For a limited time, the neighboring property below is also available, creating an additional opportunity for a buyer interested in multiple homesites, spec homes, a private family compound, or a boutique hospitality concept.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a substantial ocean-view property within the Portasol community while maintaining direct access to nature, established infrastructure, and the beaches of Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast.
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