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Terrace of the Tarbaca mountain home at dusk, looking over the lights of San José and the Central Valley

Tarbaca · Aserrí · San José · Costa Rica

Tarbaca Mountain Home near San José, Costa Rica

Above the Clouds, Minutes from the City

No AC is needed, just fresh mountain breezes

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.

Two-story living room with leather sofas, a stone wall and glass walls overlooking the city lights

Your Home Base for Costa Rica

Front of the Pura Vida World home with its paved drive and mountain views

A secure mountain retreat

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.

Surfers walking on a tropical beach near Jacó, a popular day trip two hours from the mountain home

Jacó Beach day trips

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.

Rainforest waterfall in San Gerardo de Dota, a mountain hiking destination in Costa Rica

San Gerardo de Dota

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.

Ripe red Arabica Obata coffee cherries on the plant at our Costa Rica mountain estate

Our Estate Grown Arabica Obata Coffee

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.

Available for shipping across the USA

Night panorama of the San José valley lights from the Tarbaca hills

This home is for sale

Roughly 4,800 sq ft of glass-walled living at 5,500 ft, with its own coffee plants and views across San José. Serious buyers can reach the owner directly.