Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Costa Rican jungle and wildlife from the privacy of this luxurious beachfront eco-estate.
Backed by the rainforest-draped mountainside, Casa Matapalito is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and situated on the remote beaches of Cabo Matapalo.
This eco-friendly reserve provides the perfect balance of tranquility, elegance, and adventure, making it one of the premier properties on the Osa Peninsula.
No detail or amenity has been spared while creating Natura Reserve in order to ensure the utmost comfort in tropical coastal living.
Casa Matapalito in Cabo Matapalo is a paradise for nature lovers who thrive on adventure. Wake up to the sounds of howler monkeys, surf in the crystal blue waters right out front, stroll along one of many secluded beaches, gaze at the vibrant scarlet macaws with a cup of coffee on the deck, fall asleep to the rhythmic sounds of the waves; the possibilities are endless.
It’s raw, it’s beautiful, and it’s brimming with life! Come experience in style what National Geographic calls “the most bio-diverse place on Earth”!
This spectacular 0.8-acre property is located on the tip of the Osa Peninsula in the small community of Cabo Matapalo. With the Pacific Ocean in your front yard and continuous primary rainforest connecting you to the famous Corcovado National Park, the wildlife viewing both by land and sea is unrivaled.
Cabo Matapalo also boasts some of the world’s best surfing and sportfishing in the crystal blue waters of the Golfo Dulce.
It is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, and you can see why right from your own private deck.
The area was once home to the Brunca indigenous group, which considered this area to be a holy place, and many who visit find spiritual peace and energy that is quite uplifting.
Casa Matapalito is situated a short 30-minute drive outside Puerto Jimenez, which makes for easy access to essentials including grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and a pharmacy.
Casa Matapalito is a 5-star exclusive beachfront property. Consisting of four living structures, the main house and tower adjacent to the house, the estate comfortably sleeps 14 guests for the vacation of a lifetime. It also has lookout points to check the surf and enjoy the sunrise.
Casa Matapalito’s architecture and grounds were meticulously thought out in order to preserve the natural aspects of the land and habitat and to ensure the utmost privacy and enjoyment during your stay.
Every room, every bathroom, and every piece of furniture has been custom-made and tastefully designed with your comfort in mind to give you that homey atmosphere inserted into paradise!
The main house, Casa Matapalito, is a luxurious 3-story structure with a modern-Zen feel that consists of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two outside showers.
Starting on the third floor, there are two master bedrooms with a shared balcony and rocking chairs to enjoy the ocean views.
Each third-floor room has a king bed, a sofa bed, and a small bunk bed for a child (4.6 ft). Both rooms can easily fit a family of five with small kids who prefer to sleep together.
These rooms are equipped with fans and screened-in windows to keep the tropical breezes flowing.
The second floor of Casa Matapalito, with its open and spacious floor plan, is ideal for entertaining and hosting large family gatherings. The space contains a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining areas, and a full bathroom.
Enjoy the open sea breezes and wildlife as you cook and relax on the plush custom-made bamboo sofas and hammocks.
The second-floor dining area can comfortably fit 11 guests for an enjoyable dining experience.
The ground floor of Casa Matapalito contains a bedroom, a full bathroom, and a large oceanfront deck. The first-floor bedroom is equipped with a queen bed and a small private deck (separate from the main ground-floor deck).
This room is perfect for guests who prefer to avoid the use of stairs to get to and from their room and has a full bathroom right next to the room.
The expansive ground floor deck is a versatile space; enjoy sunrise yoga, relax in the hammocks or lounge chairs with a good book, have an evening BBQ amongst the monkeys, or gaze at the myriad of stars with a cold beverage at night. Adjacent to Casa Matapalito is another adjoining master bedroom tower. The structure stands a mire 50ft away from the main house and is on the second floor of the car park.
This room is equipped with a king bed and plenty of space to add an additional mattress on the floor in case you are having a big party. The bedroom tower would also be ideal and easily converted into a teen’s room. Guests in this bedroom tower will share the bathroom with the first floor of the main house, Casa Matapalito.
Although Cabo Matapalo is a remote, off-the-beaten-path jungle location, there are still plenty of activities and tours to keep you entertained. Get to know the area and wildlife through some of the locals’ eyes.
A few of the local tours include waterfall rappelling, tree climbing, horseback riding, sportfishing, surf lessons, ziplining, kayak tours, SUP tours, bird watching, Corcovado National Park tours, Spanish lessons, photography sessions with your family, boating to spot dolphins and other marine wildlife, visiting an animal sanctuary or the orchid house “Casa Orquideas” on the other side of the gulf.
There are also plenty of opportunities to pamper yourself here on the Osa, with a massage on the beach or at the house, facials, and spa treatments. Find your Zen with a yoga class, have a private chef come to Natura Reserve and prepare a delicious meal for you and your guests, or enjoy a meal out at one of our local restaurants (Martina’s, Lapa Rios, Encanta la Vida).
We’ll be happy to arrange any of these tours with the best guides that Cabo Matapalo and the Osa Peninsula have to offer. And be sure not to miss the tidepools right in front of the house!
The Cabo Matapalo area is home to a multitude of animals, both land and sea. On any given day you will be able to spot on the property all four types of monkeys, hundreds of bird species including toucans and scarlet macaws, sloths, dolphins, whales, sea turtles, iguanas, anteaters, armadillos, and a myriad of other animal species.
The Osa Peninsula also hosts more than 375 bird species and is named by the Audobon Society as one of the premier bird-watching venues in the world.
This magical place offers the rare opportunity to experience nature at its most spectacular and unspoiled.
Casa Matapalito is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for adventure and relaxation in a remote jungle setting is also ideal to host yoga retreats, family reunions, an exotic honeymoon, photography workshops, birding expeditions and so much more.
Leave the real world behind and let your inner child emerge.
Cabo Matapalo has received several mentions from travel magazines and vacation experts. Voted as: “Top 9 most Remote Places on Earth” and “Top 8 of the greatest Eco-Friendly Beaches in the world”
Costa Rica is often ranked “Happiest Place in the World,” it’s considered “The Switzerland of the Americas” and it’s recognized for abolishing its army in 1948.
Enjoy your stay and the experience of a lifetime!
