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Uvita

Green mountains behind, beaches in front and everyday services in town.

What Uvita Is Like

Uvita is a laid-back coastal town on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast, known for its lush tropical surroundings, beautiful beaches, and access to Marino Ballena National Park.

Marino Ballena National Park access

Established town services

Beaches and rainforest surroundings

Properties for sale in Uvita

Live listings across South Pacific Coast, updated daily

Uvita as an investment

Key investment figures for Uvita: our grade, typical entry price, time to sell and title type.

Our Grade
A
Typical Entry
$500K–1M
Mid tier
Time to Sell
Moderate liquidity
Title
Mixed
Titled land inland; the 656 ft (200 m) beach strip is maritime-zone concession.

Market Maturity

Established — deep inventory, professional management
FrontierEmergingGrowthEstablishedMature

Appreciation in Uvita

Past 5 years · Updated Oct 2026

Typical annual appreciation

8–12% — high growth

Premium segments

Whalestail view 5-7%

Source: IDX

Cost Ranges of Real Estate in Uvita

Development land
$80K–$5.8M
Commercial retail space
$499.5K–$3.2M
Home
$265K–$3.4M
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M

Uvita Rental Occupancy Averages

Based on Airbnb data from the last two years

~
62
%
December to April
~
49
%
June to August
~
40
%
May, September and October

Who this market suits

    Rental income investor
    Appreciation investor
    Second home, personal use

    Current Pricing Averages of Homes in Uvita

    PropertyBedroomsAverage price (USD)Interior
    Villa
    5
    5 bedrooms
    $599,000
    2,691 sqft (250 m²)
    Villa
    3
    3 bedrooms
    $425,000
    3,218 sqft (299 m²)

    Pay Attention to Local Risk Factors

    Road access

    The main regional connection is paved, but individual property roads can vary, especially in more rural or elevated areas.

    Water supply

    Verify water availability and capacity property-by-property, especially for larger developments.

    Seasonality

    Hospitality and vacation-rental properties can be exposed to fluctuations in seasonal tourism demand.

    Climate and Infrastructure Quality of Uvita

    Climate
    Tropical very humid
    Temperature
    73–87°F (23–31°C)
    Rainfall
    157 in/year (3,990 mm)
    Sunniest months
    Jan–Mar
    Humidity
    Very humid; heaviest rain Sep–Oct.
    Internet
    Reliable
    Healthcare Access
    Moderate
    International Schools
    Limited
    Closest School
    Uvita Christian Academy
    Walkability
    Limited
    Services and Retail
    Adequate
    Water Reliability
    Generally Reliable
    Nearest Airport
    San José (SJO)
    Distance from the Airport
    130 miles (209 km)
    3 hr+
    Road Quality
    Mostly paved

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