Property Description
Tucked away in Pan Dulce, Puerto Viejo — one of the area’s best-kept local secrets.
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers a rare chance to create something special in one of the most strategically located neighborhoods in the region. Positioned perfectly between Playa Negra and Puerto Viejo centre, Pan Dulce is quietly gaining attention from those who want walkable, bikeable access to town without giving up a sense of privacy and calm.
This concrete and wood home is approximately 40m² on a generous 394m² lot, currently in need of major renovation. For the right buyer, that’s exactly the appeal: a blank canvas in a location that’s genuinely hard to find, with room to renovate, expand, or add a pool. Shaded by lush surrounding trees, the lot has a private, tucked-away feel while still being just minutes from everything Puerto Viejo and Playa Negra have to offer.
Key Features
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home
- Concrete and wood construction, approx. 40m²
- Generous 394m² lot with room to expand or add a pool
- Mature trees offering natural shade and privacy
- In need of renovation — ideal for a flip or a custom-built vacation rental
- Blank-slate potential in a location that’s genuinely hard to find
Location Highlights Near Pan Dulce
- Located in Pan Dulce, a hidden local gem between Playa Negra and Puerto Viejo
- 8-minute walk (650m) to the beach
- 20-minute walk or 4-minute drive to Puerto Viejo centre
- Walkable, bikeable access to town
- Quiet, local neighborhood feel with easy access to both beach and town amenities
- Set in Costa Rica’s Caribbean South, the region’s primary tourism hub
- Approximately 1 hour from Limón International Airport
Investment Opportunity: Pan Dulce Puerto Viejo
Pan Dulce is a name that’s not yet on everyone’s radar — and that’s precisely what makes this property interesting. Positioned between two of the most in-demand areas of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, this neighborhood offers a location that’s genuinely hard to find, with walking and biking access to town.
Whether the goal is a full renovation and resale, or a ground-up transformation into a boutique vacation rental, this property offers flexibility for an investor willing to take on the work. Puerto Viejo remains the main tourism hub of the Caribbean South, with year-round visitor demand, developed infrastructure, and proximity to the region’s best beaches and national parks — and properties in emerging, well-positioned neighborhoods like Pan Dulce are well worth watching.
