Costa Rica’s Cliffside Sanctuary: Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique Estate Homes Launch

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The Guanacaste Province has quietly emerged as Central America’s most coveted luxury destination, especially drawing discerning buyers from California and Texas seeking second homes. This Pacific coastline, with its dramatic cliffs and pristine beaches, represents a new frontier for those who value both exclusivity and authentic cultural immersion. The region’s appeal has been amplified by high-profile visitors—Michael Jordan’s superyacht was recently spotted in nearby waters—signaling the area’s ascent among ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking their next sanctuary.

Against this backdrop of growing international interest, Waldorf Astoria Residences Costa Rica Punta Cacique announces the official launch of sales for its limited collection of Estate Homes, priced from the mid-$7 million range. These four- and five-bedroom residences represent the first opportunity to own a private home within the 600-acre Punta Cacique luxury resort community, marking a significant milestone in what has been a carefully orchestrated development spanning two decades.

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The Estate Homes follow the recent opening of the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique resort—the brand’s first hotel in the country—and represent the next phase of a multi-phase master plan that will introduce a series of resorts, residences, and wellness-driven amenities to one of Costa Rica’s most spectacular and thoughtfully preserved coastal settings. With the condominium residences sold out and nearing completion, these dramatic cliffside homes offer unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Papagayo.

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More than beautifully crafted residences, the Estate Homes are designed to support a lifestyle rooted in well-being and nature, embracing the principles of Costa Rica’s renowned Blue Zones through sustainable materials, intentional design, and immersive indoor-outdoor living. The residences range from 4,448 to 5,729 interior square feet, with total living areas reaching up to 10,156 square feet when including expansive multi-level terraces. Each home features an ocean-view residence pool, chef-inspired gourmet kitchens by Cucine Lube with Taj Mahal leather quartzite countertops and premium appliances by La Cuisine, and personal residence elevators for seamless movement between levels.

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The attention to detail extends throughout each residence, with primary suites featuring private terraces and spa-style bathrooms equipped with Apaiser tubs, Vermont beige marble, and Kohler Vibrant Titanium fixtures. Handcrafted finishes include Turkish Rimini beige marble floors, chukum plaster walls, teak ceilings, and eucalyptus veneer millwork, and bespoke interiors incorporate Naturtex panels and Arabescato Orobico marble.

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The first Estate Home is scheduled for completion this summer, offering immediate gratification for buyers seeking to establish their presence in this emerging luxury market.