Osa Pacific Properties

Ted Petersen is committed to helping you locate your desired investment, retirement, or vacation property, and negotiate a successful real estate transaction in Costa Rica. Come and explore the Osa Peninsula in Southern Costa Rica, referred to by National Geographic as "one of the most biologically intense places on earth". My real estate listings are concentrated in South Costa Rica, from the Pacific Coast in Dominical to the southern most part of the Osa Peninsula, extending to Panama. Many local residents have real estate for sale by word of mouth only, so if you do not see a property in size, price range, or description that is suited to your taste or budget, please contact me with a description of what you are looking for. I have a combined 26 years experience in real estate, mortgage banking, and finance, including working as a broker for ERA real estate, a mortgage banker with Royal Bank of Canada, and finance manger for Great Western. 

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Click on the Map to see the Osa Peninsula Region.

Current Market Conditions

Real estate in the Osa Peninsula continues to appreciate although market conditions have changed with the economy. Sellers are more willing to negociate on purchase price and even closing costs. Many sellers are offering generous terms for owner financing. Pacific Ocean view real estate in the Osa Peninsula with as little as 25% down, a first year interest rate @ 6%, years 2-5 @ 8%, years 6-10 @ 10%. These opportunities for financing will not last indefinitely, as seller terms change with market conditions. Its a great time to take advantage of owner financing in the Osa.   

 "Pura Vida" 

Come to visit or come to stay and see why the favorite phrase in the Osa Peninsula and across the country is "Pura Vida", which literally translates to "Pure Life". To the people here, this is not just a phrase, but rather an expression and acknowledgement of the Costa Rican way of life.

Under the Properties For Sale link, you can search the properties by either price or location. Lots  are available from $29,500.

Happy Planet Index 2.0: Why Good Things Don't Have To Cost The Earth

The Happy Planet Index reveals the ecological efficiency with which human well- being is delivered. The index combines environmental impactwith human well-being to measure the environmental efficiency with which, country by country, people live long and happy lives. This is the second compilation of data for 143 countries around the world, representing 99% of the worlds population.  Costa Rica Tops The Happy Planet Index 2.0. Costa Ricans report the highest life satisfaction in the world and have the second-highest average life expectancy of the New World (second only to Canada).

The Democratic Republic of Costa Rica

Once called the “Rich Coast” by early Spanish colonists, Costa Rica possesses the greatest density of species in the world. This diversity includes some 200 species of mammals, 2,000 species of trees, 850 bird species, and 1,200 species of orchids. The shorelines of Costa Rica serve as a nesting area to 4 different species of giant turtles including the Green Turtle, the Leatherback Turtle, Hawksbill, and Loggerhead Turtle. Warm Pacific waters are home to the largest coral reef on the Pacific Coast of Central America. These same waters host the annual migration of the great Humpback Whale, as well as other dolphin and whale species. The country is bordered by Nicaragua to the North, Panama to the South, the Caribbean Sea to the East, and the Pacific Ocean to the West. The Costa Rican countryside has an extensive network of rivers including the waters of the Reventazon, Pacuare, Parismina, Pejibaye, Sarapiqui, Sierpe, and the Mighty Terraba River. Within one amazing and beautiful country you can find 5% of the biodiversity in the world. It is no wonder then that so many foreigners choose Costa Rica as their investment, retirement, and travel destination. 

Ted Petersen and Osa Pacific Properties strongly support the Christian works of Pastor Alberto Espinoza, who runs Choosen People Ministries in San Jose. Pastor Espinoza and his family have devoted themselves to caring for the hungry, sick, poor, crippled and otherwise afflicted people in some of the most impoverished neighborhoods in all of San Jose. Contributions for this mission can be made to Banco Costa Rica, swift #BCRICRSJ, account #001-0459475-8. 

See the Costa Rica News link for photos and information about Marino Ballena National Park and Corcovado National Park, the "Crown Jewels" of South Costa Rica. 

Proposed New Southern Zone International Airport

On July 14, 2007 Costa Rican President Oscar Arias was in the Osa Region to sign the official documents to formalize the proposed construction of a new southern zone International Airport in the Sierpe Valley. The proposed new airport will open up travel to South Costa Rica and the pristine Osa Penninsula. This proposal has already had a significant impact on the value of real estate in the southern zone and Osa Peninsula region of Costa Rica.

Osa Regional Hospital

The construction of a new Costa Rica southern zone Regional Hospital on the Osa Penninsula was completed in March 2008. The new 86,000 square foot hospital facility is located alongside the Costanera Highway by the city of Cortez. The facility provides a wide range of health services and health care professionals, including physicians in cardiology, oncology, and neurology. The hospital is a benefit to all of those that live in or visit the southern zone in Costa Rica.

Plans For Golfo Dulce Yacht Facilities

Located in the waters and on the shoreline of the Golfo Dulce bay in Golfito, Bahia Escondida will provide 231 marina slips ranging in size from 45-260 feet. Marina slip prices are expected to start in the low $300s. The marina project will include covered piers, golf cart concierge, a high speed fuel dock, a bayside village consisting of private homes, town houses, a hotel, restaurants, boutiques, a yacht club, spa, pool, and a casino. This multi-million dollar marina project will be another contributing factor to increasing real estate values throughout the Osa Peninsula region. 

Proposed Southern Zone Hydroelectric Power Plant

Construction is set to begin this year on a new billion dollar hydroelectric power plant, to be named El Diquis. The plant is a project of the Costa Rica Electrical Institute. Some 14,000 acres of land will be flooded, and when the plant is in operation, it is expected to generate 630 megawatts of environmentally clean energy. The completed infrastructure and planned Archaelogical Museum will be an additional boost to tourism in the Osa Peninsula Region.

San Buenas Golf Resort Nears Play in the Osa

Come and tour the first golf resort in the Osa Peninsula Region. Par 72 professionally designed championship layout by Architect Dan Lavis. Please click on the link to the right for details.

Rental Properties Between Dominical & Uvita

Now offering rental opportunities in the exclusive Escalaras & San Josecito areas. These are nice ocean view homes, furnished, with pools, washing facilities, and neighborhood security. Bedroom counts run from 3-4, with 2-4 bathrooms, and ample additional space for other guests. Prices range from $1100/week to $3500-$4000/month. Please contact OPP for availability.