A regenerative community nestled in the heart of Costa Rica

Living in harmony with the future

At Ecovilla, families, elders, entrepreneurs, artists and healers each bring a piece of the puzzle. Together we’re shaping a life guided by connection, purpose and respect for the Earth.

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About
Ecovilla San Mateo

Ecovilla San Mateo is our most ambitious eco-community project to date. The land is ten times bigger than the original La Ecovilla, with prime amenities, lush nature crossed by the magical Machuca river. Located in Costa Rica’s fruit-growing region with amazing weather, and only 10 minutes from the original La Ecovilla. Just 45 minutes from the capital San Jose, one hour from the airport, and less than 40 minutes from the beach.

Here, children grow up exploring nature, switching languages and learning in natural, playful ways. Parents share ideas on holistic health, outdoor activities and impact projects. Workshops, yoga, music, potlucks and spontaneous gatherings fill everyday life.

Today, Ecovilla San Mateo is becoming a global reference for regenerative living. It inspires developers worldwide to rethink how we build, live and connect. Visitors often say: “It feels like stepping into another dimension.”

For us, that’s exactly what it is: a parallel universe showing what’s possible when people live in harmony with themselves, each other and nature.

 

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Life at
Ecovilla San Mateo

At Ecovilla San Mateo, community life unfolds across spaces designed to connect, play and create. Our shared sport park brings the community together for tennis, padel, pickleball, soccer, basketball or a swim in the 25-meter pool.

The Art Village is a place for music, arts and performance. A creative hub where inspiration flows freely.The River Park invites us to swim, relax and reconnect with nature in its crystal-clear swimming holes. The 300 acres of nature reserve surrounds the residential area.  Here we enjoy 25 kilometers of walking trails winding through jungle and mountains.

The residential area is composed of six neighborhoods, each with 40 to 50 homes and its own shared common area. Each neighborhood was designed as a place where connection comes easily, and privacy and community coexist in harmony.

Our
shared spaces

Each neighborhood in Ecovilla San Mateo has their own shared spaces. We call them our common areas. It’s a central place in each neighborhood, where neighbors can meet, share experiences, work out and connect during potluck dinners, parties or gatherings.

Let's find your future home
at Ecovilla San Mateo

This level lot features forest views and beautiful mature trees. A serene, easy-to-build sanctuary where your dream home can blend perfectly with the lush flora.
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This mostly flat lot offers forest views and beautiful mature trees. A serene, nature-filled canvas perfect for a home that blends into the lush landscape.
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Partly flat and steep, this lot is a wooded sanctuary with forest views and mature trees. A private, green-filled canvas for a home nestled deep in the canopy.
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This steep, open lot offers epic mountain views and space for a main home and casita. A dreamy, elevated sanctuary perfect for a tiered architectural masterpiece.
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This steep, open lot offers majestic mountain vistas and space for a main home and casita. A clear, elevated canvas for a tiered home with a limitless horizon.
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Partly flat and steep, this lot offers amazing forest views and mature trees. A private, green-filled canvas for a home nestled deep in the lush tropical canopy.
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Partly flat and steep, this lot is steps from the Dalia area. With lush trees and a seasonal creek nearby, it’s a dreamy sanctuary for your nature-inspired home.
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This steep, end-of-street lot offers epic valley and ocean sunset views. An open, sun-drenched sanctuary perfect for a home that floats above the horizon.
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This steep lot near the street's end offers forest views and trail access. A lush, private sanctuary where the community reserve feels like your own backyard.
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Are you ready to discover more?

If you would like to discover the Ecovilla masterplan, watch more videos of the available lots, or learn more about pricing or financing options, please plan a call with us. We’ll happily share more information and answer all your questions.

Take a look inside Ecovilla San Mateo

See the place where your future could take root. Imagine the home and life you could create here.

Ready to Step Into It?

If you’ve ever dreamed of joining a community that’s deeply alive, we’d love to show you around.

Founder Marcelo of a sustainable community in Costa Rica, La Ecovilla

Are you inspired by Ecovilla's vision?


Join our next online webinar + Q&A with founder & CEO Marcelo Valansi.

May 8 – 2026, at 1 PM CST