If you're looking for secure, walkable-to-beach land in one of the most sought-after pockets on the Central Pacific coast, this is worth a close look. Four fully-titled building lots inside Villa Leona, a gated community within the Punta Leona resort area, are available for purchase individually or as a package — and the pricing is genuinely competitive for Jaco Beach real estate. Lots start at $47,000. You can explore all current listings at www.jacobeachchef.com.
I've been living and working in this area for 16 years. I've watched buyers come through Punta Leona in every kind of market — and what keeps drawing people back is the combination of natural setting, security, and proximity to the water. Villa Leona sits right in that sweet spot. This is Punta Leona real estate in a fully serviced gated environment, not raw jungle land you have to figure out on your own.
The Lots — Sizes and Pricing
All four lots are priced at $150 per square meter and are fully titled (fee-simple ownership). Foreigners and nationals hold identical rights under Costa Rican law — no additional hoops, no restrictions. Here's the breakdown:
| Lot | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | 568 m² | $85,200 |
| Lot 2 | 312.75 m² | $47,000 |
| Lot 3 | 330 m² | $49,500 |
| Lot 4 | 346.39 m² | $52,000 |
The lots can be purchased individually or all four together as a development package. Lot 1 at 568 m² gives you real room to build a generous home with outdoor space; the three smaller lots (312–346 m²) are still very buildable for a comfortable 2- or 3-bedroom house, especially in a community where indoor-outdoor living makes even modest footprints feel spacious.
What's Included in the Community
This isn't bare land. Villa Leona is a managed community inside the larger Punta Leona resort complex, which means the infrastructure and amenities are already in place:
Water and electricity are already run to each lot — that alone saves significant time and money versus raw land where you're installing utilities from scratch. The paved roads mean year-round access without 4x4 headaches in the rainy season. And the community pool and covered rec area mean you and your guests have somewhere to gather from day one, even before you've broken ground on the build.
The Location: Punta Leona, 25 Minutes from Jacó
Punta Leona is one of the best places to buy near Jaco Beach for buyers who want a private, resort-level environment without the noise and traffic of the town center. The complex sits about 25 minutes north of Jacó on the coast highway, with its own private beaches — including Playa Blanca, one of the most photographed white-sand beaches on the entire Pacific coast.
The terrain at Villa Leona is gently sloped, which means most of the lots get elevated views into the forest canopy without being so steep that construction becomes complicated. The surrounding Punta Leona nature reserve is home to howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans, and white-faced capuchins — the kind of wildlife that makes mornings here feel genuinely extraordinary. If you're building a vacation rental, that story writes itself in your listing copy.
Who This Is Right For
These lots are best properties near Jaco Beach for a few different buyer profiles:
The builder-owner. You want to build exactly the house you want in a secure, serviced setting, without the headache of raw land. Utilities are done. Roads are done. Security is done. You design the house.
The vacation-rental developer. Punta Leona has a strong short-term rental market because of the private beaches, gated security, and the resort-level environment. A well-built 2- or 3-bedroom home here can generate meaningful rental income while you're not using it.
The multi-lot investor. At $150/m², this is real estate Jaco-area pricing that reflects real value. Buying two or three adjacent lots gives you a larger footprint for a bigger home, or the option to develop incrementally. Buying all four together is a genuine small-development opportunity in an area where comparable finished homes sell for multiples of this price.
What You Need to Know About Building Here
Costa Rica's building permit process has a reputation for complexity, but Punta Leona lots in a titled gated community are among the more straightforward to permit. The land is already zoned for residential construction, utilities are in, and the community HOA has established rules that give lenders and architects a clear framework to work within.
Construction costs in Costa Rica have risen in recent years but remain well below North American rates. A well-built 120 m² home can typically be completed for $80,000–$120,000 depending on finishes — meaning your total all-in cost (lot + build) for a finished house at Punta Leona comes in under $200,000. That's genuinely best-priced real estate near Jaco for a finished, purpose-built home in a gated community with beach access.
I've connected buyers with trusted local attorneys, surveyors, and architects over the years. If you're serious about any of these lots, I'm happy to make introductions and help you think through the build side, not just the purchase side.
Ready to See It?
Punta Leona is 25 minutes from Jacó and about 90 minutes from San José — an easy day trip if you're in the country and want to walk the lots in person. Message me on WhatsApp and I'll arrange a viewing, share the full lot map and surveys, and answer any questions about the community, the building process, or the area. All listings are at www.jacobeachchef.com — Bill's been connecting people with the right properties on the Central Pacific coast for 16 years, and this one deserves a serious look.