Casa Aguas

Jungle Kick Back

This oceanview villa in gated Mar a Mar melds relaxed, coastal cool with energetic, seaside escape styling at the hands of an internationally celebrated visual artist. 

Newly constructed and generously open air, this oceanwview villa is splashed with the oversized improvisational canvases of renowned Cuban-born artist Aimée Joaristi, who also designed the vivid interiors. The hillside home melds relaxed coastal vibes with energetic, seaside escape styling. The multilevel residence enthusiastically cocoons a crowd across vibrant, open-to-the-elements rooms alive with sea views and a riot of saturated color. The pool is saltwater and steps from the sofa, with adjacent, lounger-lined view decks for dripping dry and a yoga deck for your wellness practice.

AROUND

Located in Santa Teresa’s exclusive, gated Mar a Mar eco-community, the cheery, open villa overlooks the Pacific and is walking distance from Santa Teresa, its beaches and famed surf breaks. Santa Teresa’s lively beach community has become a world-class surf destination known for its laid-back vibes and big waves. Once a quiet fishing village, Santa Teresa is now a happening tropical scene where family-run cafes and beach taverns are joined by creative restaurants and cocktail bars on minimally populated sands and along the colorful, cabana-lined streets. Shops range from the designer to the low-key and kitsch, and the town is home to a thriving alternative lifestyle and wellness community of yogis, seekers, athletes, expats and sun worshippers who come to soak up the pura vida local life. 

Santa Teresa’s beaches attract expert surfers and are great for beginners, too, with warm tropical waters and constant waves ideal for learning. Beyond wave catching, the area is also a great place for hikers, who can explore the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, where guided tours lead through the lush rainforest to discover a dizzying variety of flora and fauna. A rainforest canopy tour to the Montezuma Waterfalls is the spot to grab a post-tour swim and visit the village of Montezuma. Kayaking is available in the Curu Wildlife Refuge, a mangrove ecosystem of calm bays teeming with vegetation and wildlife.

LOCATION

Santa Teresa, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. Nearest airport: San Jose or Liberia, both accessible by 25-minute flights to Tambor and a connecting, 45-minute drive

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year-round, with October the rainiest month