Southern Pacific · Costa Rica
Living in
Uvita
The Southern Pacific of Costa Rica has become one of the most sought-after places on earth to slow down, reconnect with nature — and never look back. Uvita is the beating heart of it all.
Why Uvita
A place that
changes you
for good
Average Temperature
Warm year-round with a refreshing jungle breeze. Winters elsewhere are simply rainy seasons here — still lush, still beautiful.
From San José
Connected but apart. Two hours from the international airport — enough distance to feel like another world, close enough to stay practical.
Ranked for Quality of Life
Costa Rica consistently ranks among the top countries globally for happiness, sustainability, and overall quality of life.
Whale Seasons Per Year
Uvita's Marino Ballena hosts one of the world's greatest humpback whale migrations — four seasons annually, unlike anywhere else on earth.
Life Here Looks Like
Everything you need,
surrounded by everything you love
The Expat Experience
Many guests come
for a week — and
never quite leave
Uvita has a quiet magnetism. People arrive on vacation and find themselves calculating real estate prices on the flight home. The rhythm of life here — mornings in the jungle, afternoons at the beach, evenings watching the Pacific turn gold — rewires something.
Costa Rica's residency programs are among the most accessible in Latin America. Healthcare is world-class. Schools, both local and international, are available in the region. Safety is high. The infrastructure has grown dramatically in recent years while preserving the wildness that makes Uvita so rare.
Cost of Living
More life
for less
Uvita sits in the sweet spot: high quality of life at a fraction of what it would cost in Miami, New York, or London. Costs vary by lifestyle, but here's a realistic picture for a comfortable expat life in the area.
- Monthly rent (1–2 bed home) $600 – $1,500 USD
- Groceries (couple, monthly) $300 – $600 USD
- Dining out (per person) $8 – $30 USD
- Internet (fiber, monthly) ~$40 USD
- Health insurance (individual) $80 – $200 USD/mo
- Comfortable monthly budget (couple) $2,500 – $4,000 USD
- Residency (Rentista program) $2,500/mo income req.
"I came for a week. I stayed for a month. I never really left. Uvita has a way of rearranging your priorities — quietly, completely, and without apology."
— A guest who found home · Uvita, 2024
Thinking of Staying?
From guest
to resident
Many of Oxygen's guests eventually ask the same question: what would it take to actually live here? The answer is more achievable than most people think.
We've seen it happen time and again — a stay at Oxygen becomes the beginning of a much longer relationship with Uvita. When you're ready to explore what owning a piece of this place looks like, we know exactly who to call.
Our trusted partners in Uvita real estate
Local Expertise
Deep knowledge of the Uvita, Dominical, and Costa Ballena property market — from jungle lots to ocean-view estates.
Trusted by Our Guests
We only connect our guests with people we trust. Tropical Investments has helped Oxygen guests find their forever home in the Southern Pacific.
Full Relocation Support
From property search to residency paperwork, legal guidance, and community introductions — the whole journey, not just the transaction.
No Pressure, Ever
This is a conversation, not a pitch. Start by simply asking what's possible — and see where the road takes you.
Before You Decide — Experience It
Come and stay.
Let Uvita speak for itself.
The best way to know if this is your place is to feel it. Stay at Oxygen, wake up in the jungle, watch the whales, eat well, breathe deeply — and let the rest unfold naturally.
