Location: Hermosa, Costa Rica
Set high above the Gulf of Papagayo, Punta Cacique stands out immediately as one of Guanacaste’s most remarkable coastal settings. Etched into the peninsula and surrounded by calm, swimmable waters, forested hills, and dramatic elevation, this 600-acre master plan community offers a rare sense of privacy, beauty, and connection to nature. Just north of the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s five Blue Zones, Punta Cacique reflects Costa Rica’s spirit of well-being, balance, and unhurried coastal living.
The debut collection of ten Estate Homes marks the first opportunity to own a private residence within this exceptional community. Positioned along the higher points of the peninsula, each home is oriented toward its own stretch of coastline, with sweeping Pacific Ocean views and seamless access to the first Waldorf Astoria resort in Costa Rica. From the final approach along the ridge, the landscape reveals cinematic flashes of ocean between the trees, with long, uninterrupted views that shift beautifully throughout the day. Late afternoon turns the hills gold and the water reflective, while Liberia International Airport remains only 25 minutes behind you.
Thoughtfully designed to embrace the natural beauty and relaxed rhythm of Punta Cacique, the Estate Homes combine modern architecture with grounded, timeless materials. Long rooflines, expansive glass walls, open interiors, and terraces that run the full length of the homes create a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living. Transparency is the organizing principle: every space is designed to welcome light, frame the view, and keep the Pacific as the constant backdrop.
Each Estate Home is sustainably built with natural materials, earth-toned palettes, native landscaping, atmospheric lighting, and natural ventilation. The result is a residence that feels elegant yet deeply connected to its surroundings. Open layouts blur the line between home and nature, while private terraces, generous outdoor spaces, and refined interiors create an effortless setting for daily living, entertaining, and quiet retreat.
Life at Punta Cacique is shaped by balance and discovery. Across the property, pools sit at different elevations, tucked into greenery and offering distinct vantage points over the coastline. The resort terraces down to Playa Penca, one of the few soft, calm, genuinely swimmable beaches along this stretch of coast. With fine sand, shallow entry, and gentle surf, the beach invites barefoot walks, relaxed swims, and full days spent by the water. On clear days, the Gulf turns bright turquoise, with islands scattered in the distance.
The community layout encourages exploration without ever feeling divided. Restaurants perch on cliffs, lounges face directly west for sunset, and the spa sits apart in a more secluded zone. Dining is relaxed but thoughtful, centered around regional ingredients such as local seafood, citrus, herbs, and fresh produce grown nearby. Open-air terraces, sunset views, and warm hospitality create a natural rhythm where dinners stretch into long conversation and every setting feels intentional.
Wellness here is not about intensity, but tempo. Morning yoga looks out over the gulf, shaded trails invite long walks, plunge pools offer cool pauses throughout the day, and treatment rooms are simple, naturally cooled, and oriented toward quiet courtyards. From massage to regional herbal treatments, the experience feels deliberately unhurried and deeply restorative.
Ownership at Punta Cacique also includes direct access to the resort’s full suite of immersive hospitality offerings. From daily comforts to bespoke requests, intuitive service ensures life flows without interruption. Every detail is designed to inspire ease, well-being, and connection to nature.
Beyond the property, the coastline opens into a wider playground for exploration. Surf breaks, sailing trips, nearby marinas, hidden coves, beach shacks serving fresh ceviche, and small local cafés are all part of the surrounding Guanacaste experience. The nearby towns of Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco offer restaurants, markets, and authentic moments of everyday Costa Rican life just minutes away.
Punta Cacique is more than a private coastal residence. It is a rare opportunity to own within one of Costa Rica’s most anticipated master plan communities, where dramatic ocean views, thoughtful architecture, natural privacy, resort-level hospitality, and the peaceful rhythm of the Gulf of Papagayo come together in one extraordinary place.
