Location: Golfito, Costa Rica
Dominical Realty proudly presents a rare opportunity to acquire a 680-acre (275-hectare) titled estate on the shores of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse region. The Golfo Dulce Estate encompasses primary rainforest, its own waterfall, and direct access to a pristine, swimmable beach. Surrounded by Piedras Blancas National Park and accessible only by boat, it offers exceptional privacy within lands safeguarded from overdevelopment. Fully off-grid yet thoughtfully developed, this estate combines sustainable living with meaningful conservation impact and extensive, well-maintained infrastructure.
Whether envisioned as a secluded private sanctuary, a conservation legacy, or an intimate luxury hospitality offering with scope for sensitive expansion, the Estate provides exceptional flexibility for its next chapter. This is more than just a property; it’s an investment in a legacy, a chance to own a piece of paradise safeguarded for generations to come.
The Golfo Dulce Estate - Key Investment Highlights
Globally Significant Location
Situated on Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast, Golfo Dulce is one of only four tropical fjords in the world — a marine biodiversity hotspot recognized as a Humpback Whale Heritage Site, Mission Blue Hope Spot, and Hammerhead Shark Sanctuary, with resident dolphins and year-round bioluminescence.
680 Acres of Titled Oceanfront Rainforest
A rare titled estate in the most sought-after area of the coveted Golfo Dulce & Osa Peninsula region, bordered by national parkland and featuring direct access to a pristine, swimmable beach, providing an exceptional and enduring sanctuary for generations to come.
Pristine Rainforest Setting
Approximately 80% primary forest cover, with centuries-old trees including a 400-year-old Ceiba, a private waterfall with three cascades, streams and secluded trails. Field surveys confirm over 200 bird species, 46 reptiles, 20 amphibians and 34 mammals, demonstrating the Estate’s remarkable biodiversity and ecological integrity.
Rare Blend of Seclusion and Access
Located just 45 minutes from the capital via multiple daily flights, followed by a short boat ride across calm Golfo Dulce waters. Nearby infrastructure continues to improve, including the development of two super-yacht marinas.
Off-Grid Luxury Living with Modern Comforts
15,570 sq.ft. of infrastructure, including luxury cabins, a professionally equipped open-plan kitchen, a two-level lounge and dining pavilion, a 50-foot swimming pool, and beachfront cabanas, all nestled within lush, mature tropical gardens. Additional facilities include dedicated accommodations for researchers and caretakers, a staff kitchen, off-grid power generation, a potable water system, fibre-optic internet, two 24-foot passenger boats, and a remotely parked 4×4 vehicle. Existing cleared areas provide significant scope for additional accommodation or amenities, subject to applicable approvals.
Proven Conservation Legacy
Over 40 years of ecological restoration and species protection with ties to leading environmental organizations. The Estate’s unique scale, location, and biodiversity provide an exceptional platform for future conservation, research, education, and philanthropic initiatives.
Established Hospitality Offering
While the Estate is primarily used as a private residence, it also operates at select times of the year as a highly rated boutique retreat, demonstrating the viability of an exclusive, sustainable hospitality offering. Its established reputation, commercial licenses, permitted infrastructure and operational systems provide a valuable foundation for a future owner wishing to continue the existing model or carefully expand and elevate the offering while preserving its intimate character and connection to nature.
