Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula—one of the world’s five blue zones—is known for its dramatic Pacific coastline, national parks, sustainability practices, wellness retreats, and diverse wildlife. But one ...

Here, in the lush mountains above the tiny village of Uvita, with its unique whale’s tail-shaped beach, a contemporary, glass-walled retreat within an exclusive guard-gated enclave offers total ...

Wenji Zhang and Paul Lehmann fell in love at first sight with the all-wood house, one in a series of eco-friendly houses across the country. “We find ourselves following the rhythms of the jungle, ...

The agent of Casa Flotante, or "The Floating House," describes it as a blend of "tropical luxury" and sustainable design. The home’s architect, Benjamin Garcia Saxe, is known for designing ...

Perched in the mountains of Nosara, a surfing paradise on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, Casa Guayacán boasts a beautiful ocean view and a tranquil setting. A stunning example of sustainable ...

A tropical modern mansion in the heart of Costa Rica’s Blue Zone—rare areas of the world where residents have an extraordinarily long lifespan—has hit the market for US$5.2 million. The property known ...

Raintree House, the latest project by architects Studio Saxe, a modern Costa Rica sanctuary, makes for a calming retreat, with its ocean views and jungle surroundings. Responding to a brief that ...

I once lived in a traditional rural Tico house. There are not as many around as there once were, but they remain a cheap and efficient way to build, for a person on a limited budget. My 93-year-old ...