Monte Bello

Monte Bello – Breathe in the Rich Flora, Exhale by the Sea

There are plenty of beautiful places in Costa Rica, but Monte Bello carries itself differently. This is not a tourist trap dressed in palm fronds. This is a residential-only community, set quietly into the hills above Playa Hermosa, where the ocean and the jungle hum all around you. It’s calm here—but not isolated. Refined, but not fussy. Private, but never out of touch.

At Costa Rica Sunset Homes, we love introducing clients to Monte Bello—because once you see it, it clicks. It’s hard to describe how good it feels to wake up with the sea on one side and the trees on the other, all from your own home.

Why Monte Bello Is Worth Your Attention

Monte Bello was designed for people who want space to breathe and somewhere to build exactly what they want—with no compromise and no noise from short-term renters. 42 estate-sized lots are spread across 50 gorgeous acres. Each one has a view of the Pacific. Each one sits above underground utilities. And each one comes with access to a no-fee, well-run HOA that keeps things running the way they should.

1. A View That Never Gets Old: Every lot at Monte Bello offers a wide-angle look at Playa Hermosa and the Papagayo Peninsula. You can sit on your terrace with a cup of coffee and watch the light change across the water—sunrises, sunsets, and everything in between.
2. Room to Build What You Want: The lots are big—averaging just under two-thirds of an acre—and come with generous building pads.
3. Zero HOA Fees, Real Community: The Homeowners Association is organized and responsive—without charging you a cent. It’s rare. But it’s part of why this community stays quiet, clean, and well-maintained.
4. True Privacy: No vacation rentals. No revolving doors. Just full-time and seasonal homeowners who value peace and quiet as much as you do. It has a gated entrance with 24/7 security.
5. Walk to the Beach (Yes, Really): Playa Hermosa isn’t just close—it’s visible from your home, and you can walk there in minutes. When you want a barefoot afternoon by the waves, it’s waiting for you.

What’s Nearby

1. Hermosa Heights Commercial Center: Hair salon, movie theater, ATM, maintenance team, pool, and the Sand Bar for food and football.
2. Dining: You’ve got beachfront restaurants that are just five minutes away.
3. Playas del Coco: For grocery runs, nightlife, medical care, and more—just a 10-minute drive.
4. Airport Access: Liberia International Airport (LIR) is only 25 minutes from your door.
5. Healthcare: San Rafael Arcangel Hospital and top-tier dental/medical care are nearby.
6. Amenities: All utilities are underground, including water, electricity, cable, internet, and phone. It also has mature landscaping and paver-stone streets.

Monte Bello is a development turned neighbourhood. And if you’re looking for a place to build your future in Costa Rica, we think it’s one of the best places to start. Get in touch with us at Costa Rica Sunset Homes and we’ll show you around. Bring walking shoes. And maybe a pen—you might not want to leave.