
Santa Fe is a residential community in the hills above Cobano, popular with families and remote workers who want proximity to schools, the hospital, and Santa Teresa beach without paying coastal prices. It's a 10-minute drive from Cobano centre and 25 minutes from the beaches at Santa Teresa or Montezuma.
The neighbourhood is built into rolling pasture and secondary forest, with most parcels offering partial views toward the Gulf of Nicoya or the inland mountains. Power, water, and fibre internet are reliable across the developed sections. A few small developments have brought in paved internal roads, gated entries, and HOA-managed common areas — uncommon on the peninsula and a draw for buyers who want predictability.
For long-term residents, Santa Fe hits a practical sweet spot: cheaper than the coast, closer to services than Delicias, and quiet without being isolated. Inventory is a mix of single-family homes ($300k–$900k) and view lots ($80k–$300k), with custom builds the dominant pattern.
Where is Santa Fe?
Santa Fe sits in the hills 3 km northwest of Cobano centre, on the road toward Santa Teresa.
Highway 27 to Puntarenas, ferry to Paquera, then 40 min via Cobano. Total 4–5 hrs.
~4 hrs via Nicoya.
- · Tambor (TMU) — 35 min
- · Liberia (LIR) — 4 hrs
- · San José (SJO) — 5 hrs
Properties for sale in Santa Fe
Avg. $250KFrequently asked questions
Why pick Santa Fe over Santa Teresa?▾
Significantly cheaper land, closer to schools and the hospital, more reliable infrastructure, and still 25 minutes from the beach. Better fit for full-time residents than vacation rentals.
Are there gated developments?▾
Yes — a handful of small communities offer paved internal roads, gated entries, and HOA management, which is unusual on the peninsula.
Is there fibre internet?▾
Yes. Kolbi fibre reaches most of Santa Fe with 100–300 Mbps plans.
How far are the schools?▾
The bilingual private schools in Cobano are 10 minutes away. The CCSS public school in Cobano is the same distance.
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