Costa Rica real estate Development Ojochal
Las Villas de San Buenas offers simple, two-week, lifelong ownership for only $10,000 (+ a low annual fee). For information please visit this page or fill out the information request form to the right.
This Costa Rica Fractional Ownership option is the most affordable, and easiest, way to begin building your Costa Rica memories and traditions.
I occasionally rent out our home here in Costa Rica and before any guests arrive I always hire a local woman to clean and spruce up the house. She always brings a nice bunch of flowers
and this past weekend she did not disappoint. I’m not sure what these flowers are called but they’re beautiful. Keep in mind, all of the flowers she uses are locally grown and simply cut from their own natural gardens. Amazing.
If you know the name, please post it here. Gracias!
Pura vida!
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Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s best seafood with a variety of options available. From fresh shrimp and red snapper to tuna and ceviche, the variety and different types of
preparation make it a wonderful place to eat!
This was my meal last Sunday afternoon at the Ballena Beach Club (which is adjacent to Ballena National Park, about 15 minutes from Las Villas de San Buenas). It was wonderful!!
If you ever find yourself in/around Uvita, be sure to visit the Ballena Beach Club.
Pura vida!
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We recently improved the pool area of Casa Lapas (check out more photos and information here) enhancing the 
experience of our owners and guests here.
We have several homes available for rent, but Casa Lapas is our largest and has ocean view lots. It’s beauty and views has enticed us to host weddings, parties and events here.
The private outdoor shower has incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, Cano Island and the mountains with their ever changing clounds and shadows.
The deck provides private sun bathing for our guests at Casa Lapas
Casa Lapas is completely private and has its own swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, deck and outdoor shower.
Pura vida!
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Las Villas de San Buenas has two quebradas that cut through the development. Since all waterways in Costa Rica are open to the public any of our residents are free to enter into them from their lot or from the bridge that crosses it.
The first obvious question, is “What is a quebrada?”
Answer: A quebrada is a creek
I’ll be posting more photos in the next couple of days from my walk but I thought you would all enjoy this one. Atlas held the world on his shoulders – this tree is heavy enough. 🙂
The quebradas have some amazing wildlife and plant life. If you want a perfect blend of Costa Rica nature and easy access to civilized life, please be sure to consider Las Villas de San Buenas
Que tengas un buen dia! (have a great day!)
Nick
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As some of you know my last dog past away a couple of months ago. In the meantime I’ve visited one of the animal rescue centers in San Isidro del General several times and I finally decided on my new dog. Please welcome “Pepe” to Las Villas de San Buenas.
When you come to visit you will see him by my side.
We’re also going to finish construction on our next house in the next four weeks – I’ll upload more photos later this week. If you’re interested in renting it out for Xmas, New Year’s or any other time please let me know.
Pura vida!
Nick
Our newest home in Las Villas de San Buenas is in the last 60 days of construction. This week we will be painting the interior walls. What do you think of the colors we’ve chosen?
There is a great fruit stand near the entrance to San Buenaventura, at KM 187 from the Costanera Highway. It is where all sorts of great fruit that is grown in the nearby region. When you buy a villa in the area you will be able to get all kinds of locally grown food. We envision having a local farmers market weekly on the property in the not to distant future. We believe sustainability comes from working together and want to work with local farmers in trading for things they grow with things we grow as well as eating much of what we grow in the community.
The fruit pictured below is a bunch of pejibayes. Pejibayes are boiled and then eaten. They are starchy and similar to a potato. Ticos eat them with mayonnaise flavoured with lemon or plain mayonnaise. When they come into season they are at stands everywhere. You will even see them sold in local sodas ready to eat.
There is a town called Pejibaye not too far from Las Villas De San Buenas where they grow a lot of Pejibayes and ship them around the local region. The homes at Las Villas will be surrounded by fruit trees and other edible landscapes and ornamentals chosen by each individual owner. Park areas will also have various fruit trees and Pejibayes will most likely be one of the fruits grown on the property.
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Yesterday a 7.6 earthquake shook northern Costa Rica (Guanacaste), about a 7 hour drive from Las Villas de San Buenas. Although the earthquake was felt here in San Buenaventura there was no damage to any structures.
Everything is moving forward as planned here at Las Villas de San Buenas. Pura Vida!!
Here’s a link to an article explaining that strict building codes in Costa Rica are one reason why there was such little damage.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/06/costa-rica-earthquake_n_1861141.html?utm_hp_ref=world
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This provides a great overview of Costa Rica politics – especially since the 2010 federal elections.
http://lasa.international.pitt.edu/members/congress-papers/lasa2010/files/4381.pdf