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The Calycanto hillside above the South Pacific coast of Costa Rica

Uvita · South Pacific, Costa Rica

Hillside luxury, above the Pacific.

Private estates and villas in Costa Rica's wildest corner. One family, three properties, and as much jungle as you want.

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Flexible setups, from 2 guests to 30 Private pools, no shared amenities Short drive to the beaches

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Multiple ways to stay.

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Aerial view of the whole Arboretum estate above the coast
The Arboretum estate seen from above
The Main House and the drive up to it
The Main House seen from above
The Main House at dusk
The infinity pool
The dining area beside the pool
The living room opening onto the terrace
The living room and the view to the Pacific
The living room from the far end
The kitchen
The kitchen from the dining side
The main bedroom, looking out to the ocean
The main bedroom and its terrace
The terrace loungers seen from the main bedroom
The second bedroom
The twin bedroom
The main bathroom, with a freestanding tub
The freestanding tub and the jungle window
The bathroom vanity
The shower, looking out over the jungle
The fire pit at dusk
The Secondary House
The Secondary House seen from above
The house and its pool
The pool and loungers
The loungers looking out to the Pacific
The living room and kitchen
The main bedroom
The second bedroom
The bathroom
The additional villas along the drive

The estate

Arboretum

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Take one house for a small group, or the whole hillside for up to 30. The six additional villas attach to either house when you need more room.

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Villa Gala and Villa Milano together
Villa Gala lit up at dusk
The pool and the jungle beyond it
The pool looking out over the treetops
The pool at dusk
The deck beside the pool
The covered terrace and its dining table
Drinks laid out beside the pool
The living room opening onto the terrace
The living room and the stairs
The entrance hall looking through to the terrace
The dining table and the kitchen island
The dining table
The kitchen island and its breakfast stools
The kitchen
The walk-in pantry
A bedroom with a writing desk by the window
The desk and the balcony door
A bedroom opening onto its own balcony
The same bedroom seen from the door
A bedroom looking into the trees
A bathroom with twin basins
The view to the Pacific through the canopy
Villa Gala seen from the garden
Villa Milano lit up at dusk
The pool at sunset
The pool and the terrace after dark
The pool and the terrace by day
The grill and the outdoor table beside the pool
The covered terrace and its dining table
The deck looking out over the jungle
The living room and the wall of glass
The living room looking through to the kitchen
The living room from the entrance
The living room opening onto the terrace
The dining table and the stairs
The dining table looking out to the terrace
The kitchen and the living room beyond it
The kitchen island
A bedroom opening onto its own deck
A bedroom looking into the trees
A bedroom with its own wardrobe wall
A bathroom with twin basins and a walk-in shower
The laundry room

Private villas

The Terraces

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Two villas side by side. Each comfortably hosts 6. Take one, or rent both for a group of up to 12.

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The terrace and the infinity pool
The infinity pool at sunset
The pool and the loungers under the roof
The pool seen from the garden
Casa Lila seen from the garden
The covered terrace and its long table
The outdoor kitchen and the grill
The living room, open to the kitchen
The living room from the terrace door
The kitchen island and its stools
The kitchen and the dining table
The kitchen under its high windows
The kitchen sink looking out to the pool
The hallway to the bedrooms
A bedroom opening onto the garden
The same bedroom seen from the door
A bedroom with a telescope and its own terrace
A bedroom with reading lights over the bed
A bathroom with twin basins
The wardrobes
A toucan in the trees above the house
A monkey crossing the canopy bridge

A house on its own

Casa Lila

One house, taken whole

Three bedrooms on a hillside above Uvita, with a saltwater infinity pool and the forest starting where the lawn ends. Sleeps 6.

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Why Calycanto

Total privacy Gated, and up the hill
Slow travel Nowhere to be. Nothing to rush
Ocean views Every property looks out over the Pacific
Private pools No shared decks, no shared water
Wildlife at the door Howler monkeys and toucans are neighbors
Family run We answer the phone ourselves
Concierge on call Chefs, guides and boats, arranged
The Calycanto family on the property
The Calycanto family

Who we are

Family-owned. Thoughtfully hosted.

Born and raised in Costa Rica, we traded farming for hospitality, building places where people can slow down and reconnect.

We are local and hands-on. That is the whole difference: when something needs fixing, we are the ones who fix it, and when you want a table at the best local restaurant, we know who to call.

“Come as guests, leave as neighbors.” The Calycanto family, Uvita

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Beyond the villa

Costa Rica, up close.

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Surfing the break at Dominical
Surf lessons
A private chef cooking in the villa kitchen
Private chef
A humpback whale breaching off the Marino Ballena coast
Whale watching
An in-villa massage on the terrace
Spa in the villa
A scarlet macaw in the canopy
Birdwatching
A waterfall in the hills behind the coast
Waterfall day
Rainforest trail in Marino Ballena National Park
National parks

Guest notes

“One evening we counted almost thirty toucans in one tree, and after dark you can hear the howler monkeys from the pool.”
Kathryn — Chattanooga, Tennessee
“The ocean and jungle views are stunning, and every question was answered before we even arrived. We would stay again in a heartbeat.”
Elizabeth — Mundelein, Illinois
“Not even the photos show how beautiful it is. A short drive from the Whale’s Tail and Dominical, and the best place we have stayed.”
Brittnie — Winder, Georgia
“The view and the pool were the highlights. Anything we needed, they answered quickly and sorted out.”
Regina — Augsburg, Germany

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