The Osa has a growing international community. With just over 8,000 residents, the Osa still can offer the small community feel. The Rio Tranquilo Community is one of the only organized neighborhood developments in the Osa Peninsula, tucked away at the end of the road, in the Agujas Barrio Bonito area located just eight kilometers Northwest of Puerto Jimenez. Settled next to Rio Agujas, the third largest river on the Osa Peninsula, Rio Tranquilo offers the perfect surroundings for a quiet yet secure community. Rio Tranquilo is designed thoughtfully for full or part time residents who enjoy tropical living without sacrificing modern day comfort and convenience. Each lot has been carefully sub-divided to keep in tack the privacy and nature that surrounds. With lots ranging from 2.15 acres up to 7.60 there is plenty of space to relax yet comfortable enough to interact. The setting offers access to jungle trails and crystal clean river. This end-of-the road development is surrounded by private and national forest reserve, and is home to three kinds of monkeys and countless birds and other wildlife, including a few white-tail deer. The closest beach is a 20 minute bike-ride away.  With seven titled homes sites and lots ranging from 1-4 hectares (2.5 to 8.5 acres), the community offers the finest in custom homes and modern amenities paired with the incredible Osa living experience. The community is on the grid, with abundant water from private wells, and good year-round access road, less than 15 minutes from Puerto Jimenez, by way of the newly paved highway. These custom homes and lots come with all amenities to comfortably satisfy one’s needs and feature the beautiful jungle and wildlife background. With sightings of howler and spider monkeys, there is always something that will catch you eye. The recently constructed three bedroom, two bath, model home has a lovely indoor/outdoor feel to it. Enter through the hand-carved hardwood doors into a fresh, open space ready to furnish and live in. The kitchen is equipped with tiled counters and hardwood cabinets, stainless sink, and new appliances. A covered car-port or patio space with hook-ups for washer and dryer are right through the kitchen door. The bedrooms are spacious and include hardwood closets. The master bath has a shower, and the shared bath has a raised tub below glass blocks that let in the natural light. All windows are sliders with screens, and it can easily be closed up for comfortable air-conditioning. A barbeque ranchito sits off to the side for outdoor parties or to hang a hammock and enjoy the forest scenery. The 5 ½ acre property sits at the base of a forested hillside above the Agujas River, surrounded by primary forest and blessed with lovely breezes. Priced at just $299,000, it is an incredible opportunity for anyone looking for a full or part-time home in the Osa.  With the newly constructed watchman house at the entrance, there is always an on-site caretaker ready to watch over vacant homes/lots, maintain the landscape and roads. By taking out the hassle of paying for your individual watchman the designers have implemented a small home-owners fee to cover all like expenses one would incur doing this on their own with a fraction of the cost. This is shared by all members. The nearby town of Puerto Jimenez offers much convenience and access. The airport has been upgraded and paved and offers over 12 flights a day to and from San Jose in just under 45 minutes. You can enjoy the small town feel with much convenience of fully stocked grocery stores, over a dozen local restaurants, fishing excursions, internet cafes, two national banks, hardware stores and medical clinic facility. Let’s not forget the main attraction which is the wildlife and National Parks. Three additional undeveloped lots are available immediately in this gated community: The first one is 3 acres, for $124,500, the second, larger lot, 8 acres for $174,500 and the third, 2.1 acres for only $85,000 RIO TRANQUILO COMMUNITY OFFERS ON ALL PROPERTIES: • Full Clear Title •Quiet, Secure Community with On-site, shared caretaker •Grid Power •Ready to build with choice of 3 approved plans for homes and/or customized design. •Local, trusted builder and crew •Forested area and River access •Maintained, year-round road access  NOW YOU CAN PURCHASE THE ENTIRE PROJECT, including 3 other river front lots for a very special developer's price. Please inquire about this option. |