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Description
Lakefront properties in the Chirripó highlands are rare, and this one in Los Angeles de Rivas is rarer still — a private retreat where a natural mountain lake meets forested land, river access, and the unbroken silence of one of Central America's great wild corridors. La Amistad International Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the region's most significant conservation reserves, forms the protected backdrop to this property, with trailheads and Finca Brinca Pottery Studio just minutes away.
The main home sits above the lake with the kind of view that earns its keep every morning. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open living area anchored by a fireplace make it warm and livable year-round. A deck wraps the space outward toward the water, complete with an outdoor bathtub perfectly positioned to soak in the mountain air. Below, a fully independent one-bedroom apartment offers its own entrance and strong potential as a guest suite or income-generating rental. Sun decks and covered outdoor areas by the water invite lingering, while mature trees and forested land create a sense of depth and seclusion that feels genuinely off the beaten path. A private mountain spring, gated driveway, and covered parking round out the practical infrastructure of the property.
The surrounding villages of Canaan and San Gerardo offer the kind of community life that draws people to the mountains and keeps them here. Families gather on the plaza each weekend for volleyball, soccer, and kids riding bikes through the neighborhood. The Butterfly Dome, local mountain eateries, and Kapi Kapi health food store and café are all close at hand. This entire corner of the Chirripó highlands is embraced by La Amistad Transnational Park and Chirripó National Park, home to the country's highest peaks. San Isidro de El General, the regional hub for markets, medical services, and international connections, is 40 minutes away, and the Pacific coast is within 90 minutes.
Highlights
- Private natural mountain lake
- 3BR/2BA home + 1BR apartment
- Private spring; La Amistad backdrop
Notes
Specs
| Price | $1,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Town | Los Angeles de Rivas, Pérez Zeledón |
| Province | San José |
| Land | 1.30 ha (13,000 m²) |
| Building | Not stated |
| Condition | Habitable |
| Road / access | Gated driveway, covered parking |
| Power | Not stated |
| Water | Private mountain spring; natural lake; river access |
| Distances | san isidro: 40 min · pacific coast beach: 90 min |
| Agency | Chirripo Properties |
| Source | chirripoproperties.com |
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