Mar Vista is a gated hillside residential community in Guanacaste's Cabo Velas region, offering expansive views toward the Pacific Ocean, a strong sense of privacy, and a well-planned neighbourhood environment. Known for its elevated setting, natural surroundings, and on-site amenities, Mar Vista appeals to full-time residents, families, and part-time owners seeking a peaceful yet connected lifestyle near Costa Rica's North Pacific coast.
With its secure setting, spacious homesites and proximity to beaches, schools, and everyday conveniences, Mar Vista offers a balanced residential experience for buyers who value both privacy and community.
A thoughtfully planned hillside community with ocean and valley views, paved roads, gated security and a more structured residential feel than many surrounding areas. Mar Vista is well suited to buyers who want space, scenery, and amenities within a secure neighborhood environment.
Life in Mar Vista blends privacy, nature and convenience. Residents enjoy a peaceful setting with room to spread out, while also having access to shared amenities, outdoor recreation and nearby beaches.
Mar Vista is not a walkable beach town or a highly urban coastal community. Buyers looking to step directly out to restaurants, shops, or the beach may find it more residential and removed from the shoreline than expected.
Real estate in Mar Vista includes custom homes, hillside estates and homesites with ocean and valley views. Lot sizes are generally generous, allowing for custom design, outdoor living and a stronger sense of separation between properties.
The sweeping Pacific views, the quiet residential atmosphere, the sense of space and the combination of gated privacy and well-rounded amenities.
Mar Vista is designed as a collection of residential enclaves, each with its own setting and character. Click any enclave to explore what makes it distinct.
Expansive acreage with elevated ocean views, making it especially appealing for custom homes and sweeping vistas. One of Mar Vista's most prestigious addresses.
Property Type: Custom Homesites
Setting: Elevated · Expansive ocean views
Best For: Custom estate buyers
Scale: Large acreage homesites
Sits high on the hillside and is known for strong Pacific views and convenient access to recreation areas and natural grotto spaces.
Property Type: Custom Homes · Homesites
Setting: High hillside · Strong Pacific views
Best For: Full-time residents, view-focused buyers
Proximity: Recreation areas · Natural grotto
One of the newer sections of the community, offering broad panoramic ocean and jungle views in a tranquil setting.
Property Type: Homesites
Setting: Panoramic ocean and jungle views
Best For: Buyers seeking newer sections with views
Atmosphere: Tranquil, spacious
A more intimate enclave with smaller homesites near garden areas, a playground and trail access. A more community-oriented setting within Mar Vista.
Property Type: Smaller Homesites
Setting: Near garden areas, playground, trails
Best For: Families, community-oriented buyers
Scale: Intimate, neighbourhood feel
Start with a morning walk or hike along the internal trail system, then take in the views over a meal at Gracia, the community's on-site restaurant. For families, the location near international schools is a major lifestyle advantage — and nearby community events such as La Paz Community School's weekly feria add to the area's connected feel.
