Tarbaca · Aserrí · San José · Costa Rica
Above the Clouds, Minutes from the City
At 5,500 feet in the Tarbaca hills, the Pura Vida World vacation home stays cool all year. Glass walls pull the valley into every room, and three fireplaces keep the evenings cozy.
Elevate your Costa Rican adventure with a stunning, secure retreat overlooking the glittering lights of the Central Valley. Perched above the heat and noise, our mountain estate serves as the perfect, safe home base for the modern traveler. Enjoy the peace of a remote sanctuary with the convenience of being centrally located, allowing you to launch your daily expeditions and return to the crisp, refreshing air of the mountains every evening.
Craving the salt and sand? The world-famous surf of Jacó Beach is just a scenic two-hour drive (114 km, or 70 miles) from your front door. Our location offers the unique "Best of Both Worlds" experience: spend your day catching waves and enjoying the vibrant Pacific coast energy, then escape the humid coastal heat for a restful, cool night's sleep in the mountains. It's the ultimate day trip for sun-seekers who value a peaceful night's rest.
Discover the hidden magic of the rainforest with easy access to the majestic waterfalls of San Gerardo de Dota. Journey higher into the mountains to explore one of Costa Rica's most pristine retreats, where the Quetzals fly and the water runs crystal clear. Whether you're looking for a challenging hike or a serene escape into the deep green, our home puts you within reach of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the Central Highlands. Read about our trip to Sevegre.
Experience the pinnacle of Costa Rican coffee, grown right here on our mountain estate. Our Arabica Obata cherries are cultivated in true artisan fashion: meticulously hand-picked at the peak of ripeness, sun-dried to preserve their natural sweetness, and never subjected to the flavor-dulling effects of stagnant water soaking. Once perfected by the sun, the beans are mechanically peeled and roasted in-house by our team to ensure every cup delivers a bold, clean, and authentic mountain-grown profile. From our volcanic soil to your morning mug, this is coffee as nature intended.
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Rent the whole house as a quiet home base in the Central Valley. Sleep in cool mountain air, then spend your days at volcanoes, waterfalls, coffee farms and the Pacific beaches.
Poás, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Irazú, Jacó, Manuel Antonio and more, with realistic drive times from the house.
Downtown, Escazú, the airport area or the mountains: an honest look at which base fits your trip.
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Stays are by inquiry only. Give the owner a call to talk about your plans.