Valverde Eco Community

Valverde Eco Community | Ocean View Lots for Sustainable Living Near Cahuita

Three exceptional 1-hectare ocean-view lots are now available in Valverde Eco Community. Valverde is a thoughtfully planned off-grid development just 10 minutes from Cahuita on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.

Set within a former cacao plantation in Penshurst, Valverde offers an opportunity to build a private home surrounded by tropical forest, ocean views and a commitment to low-impact living.

Unlike conventional residential developments, Valverde has been designed around environmental preservation, responsible construction, and the freedom to create a home that works in harmony with its surroundings.

Three Ocean View Lots Available

Lots 3, 4, and 5 are currently available for purchase, each offering a generous hectare of land and beautiful views toward the Caribbean Sea.

With approximately 2.47 acres per lot, buyers have ample space to design a private residence, establish gardens, grow tropical fruit trees, and enjoy the natural setting.

Off-Grid Living: See What’s Already Possible

Valverde is an off-grid community, encouraging homeowners to embrace renewable energy, independent water systems, and environmentally responsible construction. A beautiful solar-powered home is featured on a neighbouring lot, that provides a real-life example of what is possible within the community.

Prospective buyers can see how modern architecture and solar energy can come together to create a home that complements the Caribbean landscape.

The development encourages:

• Solar energy: Independent power systems designed around each home’s needs.
• Water independence: Rainwater collection and well systems as potential water sources.
• Low-impact construction: Thoughtful building designs that minimize disturbance to the surrounding environment.
• Privacy and space: One-hectare properties with room for landscaping, gardens, and outdoor living.
• Natural surroundings: A community designed to preserve biodiversity and support forest regeneration.

A Community Built Around Conservation

Valverde is a 30-hectare property that was previously a cacao cultivation. Rather than pursuing intensive development, the owners envisioned a residential community that would protect and restore the natural environment.

The long-term vision includes forest regeneration, planting tropical fruit trees, reintroducing cacao cultivation, and supporting meaningful connections with the surrounding community.

Community guidelines help maintain this vision, encouraging natural fencing rather than concrete boundary walls, environmentally considerate building practices, and respect for shared spaces.

A gravel access road and registered access easements (servidumbres) provide access to the individual lots.

Minutes from Cahuita and the Caribbean Coast

Located in Penshurst, approximately 10 minutes from Cahuita, Valverde offers a balance between privacy and convenient access to one of the Caribbean coast’s most distinctive communities.

Cahuita is known for its Afro-Caribbean culture, independent restaurants, local markets, and welcoming atmosphere. Its coastline is home to Cahuita National Park, where white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and coastal rainforest provide opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife watching. Residents can enjoy the independence of a private forest property while remaining close to beaches, restaurants, shops, and everyday essentials.

Build Your Caribbean Home at Valverde

With just Lots 3, 4, and 5 currently offered for sale, Valverde presents an opportunity for buyers looking for ocean views, generous land sizes, and a more independent approach to living in Costa Rica.

Whether your vision is a contemporary solar-powered residence, a tropical retreat, or a home surrounded by edible gardens and native forest, these properties provide the space to make it possible.

Contact Claudia Figueras at RISE Caribe to request lot plans, learn more about the community guidelines, or arrange a private viewing of the available properties and the neighbouring solar-powered home.