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LA CEIBA SAGRADA
La Ceiba Sagrada offers a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional country estate in its entirety or as one of four distinct homesites, each exceeding two acres in size. Carefully planned to preserve privacy, natural beauty, and generous open space, the property features designated country lots ranging from approximately 7,586 m² to 10555 m². Each homesite enjoys views of the majestic Sacred Ceiba Tree, a favored resting place for the region's vibrant scarlet macaws. Whether envisioned as a private estate or an intimate residential enclave, La Ceiba Sagrada presents a unique opportunity to create a lasting legacy within the natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula.
The Story
Some properties are defined by their location. Others are defined by a landmark so remarkable that it becomes the soul of the land itself.
La Ceiba Sagrada takes its name from a magnificent Ceiba tree that stands at the heart of the property, watching over the landscape as it has for generations. This ancient giant serves as a gathering place for scarlet macaws, toucans, tanagers, trogons, and countless other tropical bird species that help define the extraordinary biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula.
Situated in the community of La Palma, just minutes from Playa Blanca and connected to the wider region through Highway 245, La Ceiba Sagrada offers an uncommon blend of accessibility, privacy, and natural beauty. Whether envisioned as a private family estate, a retirement sanctuary, a vacation retreat, or a collection of spacious country homesites, the property presents an opportunity to create something lasting within one of Costa Rica's most remarkable landscapes.
Few places combine cultural significance, modern conveniences, abundant wildlife, and generous freehold homesites in such an accessible setting. La Ceiba Sagrada is more than land. It is an opportunity to become the steward of a place with character, history, and enduring natural beauty.
Purchase Opportunities
La Ceiba Sagrada may be acquired as one exceptional country estate or as one of four individual homesites thoughtfully positioned around the property's namesake Sacred Ceiba Tree. Each parcel has been designed to preserve privacy, maintain generous open space, and capture views toward one of the property's most extraordinary natural features.
For those seeking complete ownership, the entire 34,945-square-meter estate is offered at $299,000 USD, creating a rare opportunity to control the future vision of this unique property.
For buyers seeking an individual homesite, four estate parcels are available. Lot 9 comprises 7,586 square meters and is offered at $99,000 USD. Lot 11 also encompasses 7,586 square meters and is offered at $99,000 USD. Lot 13 contains 9,218 square meters and is offered at $119,000 USD, while Lot 12 offers 10,555 square meters and is available for $129,000 USD.
Financing may be available to qualified buyers.
Key Property Facts
La Ceiba Sagrada is located within the community of La Palma on Costa Rica's renowned Osa Peninsula. The property is held under freehold title ownership, providing future owners with full ownership rights without the restrictions commonly associated with condominium developments. There are no homeowners associations, no condominium fees, and no recurring maintenance assessments.
The property may be purchased as a single 34,945-square-meter estate or as four individual country lots ranging from 7,586 to 10,555 square meters. Each parcel enjoys direct frontage and access from a public road. Municipal water, electricity, and internet service are all available, allowing owners to enjoy modern conveniences while living in a natural setting.
Located just off Highway 245, the property benefits from convenient access to both Puerto Jiménez and the northern Osa Peninsula. Highway 245 further connects directly with the Inter-American Highway, providing straightforward vehicular access to the rest of Costa Rica. Puerto Jiménez lies approximately 24 kilometers away and the regional airport can be reached in approximately twenty-five minutes.
One of the property's most appealing lifestyle advantages is its proximity to Playa Blanca. Located only three kilometers from the beach, residents can take advantage of a dedicated walking and cycling path that extends approximately two-thirds of the distance between La Palma and Playa Blanca. This safe and scenic corridor encourages an active outdoor lifestyle while connecting residents to one of the Osa Peninsula's most treasured coastal destinations.
Playa Blanca is recognized as a Blue Flag Beach, an honor awarded to only a select number of beaches in Costa Rica. The Blue Flag program recognizes exemplary environmental stewardship, sustainable management practices, water quality, cleanliness, community participation, and environmental education. For residents of La Ceiba Sagrada, this distinction provides not only convenient access to a beautiful beach but also to a community committed to preserving the natural qualities that make the Osa Peninsula so extraordinary.
The land has been enhanced through the planting of trees and ornamental species and supports a rich diversity of wildlife, including scarlet macaws, toucans, tanagers, trogons, and many other bird species. Combined with its accessibility, infrastructure, and natural beauty, La Ceiba Sagrada offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the best qualities of life on the Osa Peninsula.
History
The Sacred Ceiba Tree, known scientifically as Ceiba Pentandra, is among the largest and most impressive trees of the American tropics. Also known as the Kapok or Silk Cotton Tree, it has occupied a position of great importance throughout the history of Central America and the Caribbean.
For centuries indigenous cultures regarded the Ceiba as a sacred symbol. Among the ancient Maya, the tree was known as the Tree of Life. Its roots were believed to descend into the underworld while its immense branches reached upward into the heavens, connecting the physical and spiritual worlds. The Ceiba became a powerful symbol of strength, wisdom, continuity, and humanity's relationship with nature.
The magnificent tree that stands at the center of La Ceiba Sagrada serves as a living connection to these traditions. More than simply a landmark, it anchors the identity of the property and continues to provide habitat, shade, and inspiration for those who encounter it.
Stewardship
The vision behind La Ceiba Sagrada has always been grounded in respect for the landscape and the remarkable natural resources that distinguish the property. Rather than pursuing high-density development, the land has been organized around spacious homesites that preserve privacy, mature vegetation, and the character of the countryside.
Special care has been taken to protect the Sacred Ceiba Tree and maintain the environment that supports an abundance of native wildlife. Scarlet macaws, toucans, tanagers, trogons, and numerous other species regularly visit the property, creating an environment where nature remains a visible and valued part of daily life.
Additional trees and ornamental plantings have been established throughout the property, enhancing both beauty and ecological value. This approach reflects a belief that land ownership carries both privilege and responsibility, ensuring that future generations may continue to enjoy the qualities that make La Ceiba Sagrada unique.
Detailed Property Description
La Ceiba Sagrada encompasses approximately 34,945 square meters of attractive countryside in the community of La Palma on Costa Rica's southern Osa Peninsula. The property has been thoughtfully arranged around its namesake Sacred Ceiba Tree, creating a setting that is both visually dramatic and deeply connected to the natural and cultural heritage of the region.
Four spacious estate parcels ranging from 7,586 to 10,555 square meters provide exceptional flexibility for residential development while preserving ample open space and privacy. Each parcel enjoys direct public road access and is supported by municipal water, electricity, and internet services.
The landscape is characterized by mature trees, established ornamental plantings, and an abundance of wildlife that reflects the ecological richness for which the Osa Peninsula is internationally known. The Sacred Ceiba Tree remains the property's defining feature, rising above the landscape and attracting a remarkable variety of birdlife, including scarlet macaws, toucans, tanagers, trogons, and countless other species.
Accessibility is another of the property's defining strengths. Located just off Highway 245, La Ceiba Sagrada offers convenient connections to Playa Blanca, Puerto Jiménez, the regional airport, and the national highway network. Owners enjoy the benefits of a peaceful country setting while remaining close to beaches, services, transportation, and the many attractions of the Osa Peninsula.
Whether acquired as a complete estate or as an individual homesite, La Ceiba Sagrada offers a compelling combination of cultural heritage, natural beauty, modern infrastructure, wildlife abundance, and long-term value. It is a property that invites not merely ownership, but stewardship and legacy.