Laid-Back Tropical Living

Welcome to The Enclaves at Nacascolo Bay — two stunning collections of oceanfront residences by renowned Costa Rican architect Ronald Zürcher. Designed for modern multi-generational living, these tropical contemporary homes offer expansive indoor-outdoor living just steps from the sand and surf. Whether you’re seeking adventure-filled getaways or quiet connection with nature, The Enclaves provide the freedom, space, and soul to come as you are.

Five-Bedroom Estate Homes, Starting Under $8 million

Setting

Timeless Connections

Nestled within the tranquil embrace of Culebra Bay, Nacascolo Bay offers effortless access to pristine beaches, championship golf, tennis, world-class dining, and an array of only-here experiences across Peninsula Papagayo. With its sheltered turquoise waters and breezy south and east orientations, this idyllic setting fosters a serene sense of comfort and calm.

Honoring the Chorotega’s sacred bond with nature, The Enclaves seamlessly blend modern luxury with the timeless rhythm of this historic and biodiverse land.

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Vision

A ZÜRCHER EVOLUTION

Challenged to reimagine his acclaimed Four Seasons Private Villas to meet the evolving needs of today’s larger, more active families, Ronald Zürcher delivered a refined new design offering 30% more interior space, twice the outdoor living area, lower density for enhanced privacy, and more sustainable materials with higher recycled content. The result is a more comfortable, lower-maintenance retreat designed to be cherished for generations.

Nothing is art if it does not come from nature.

Antoni Gaudi

Architecture

Articulating History

For a fortunate few, Zürcher has crafted something truly extraordinary. His design transcends line, color, and texture—offering a harmonious connection to the land. Inspired by the ceremonial metate of Guanacaste’s ancient Chorotega, the distinctive curved rooflines honor history while framing the lush tropical forest beyond.

Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and teeming with wildlife, this setting engages the senses, creating a living experience that is both dynamic and timeless.

Ronald Zürcher shares the cultural inspirations and architectural vision behind the West and East Enclaves — a story of design that listens to the land.

Neighborhoods

Two Distinct Experiences

The Enclaves at Nacascolo Bay offer two unique oceanfront neighborhoods, each designed to harmonize with its topography while delivering an immersive connection to the beauty and heritage of Nacascolo Bay.

West Enclave Sold Out

Completed this Summer, West Enclave offers effortless access to Casa de Playa, blending modern luxury with ultimate convenience. Discover refined coastal living in a private enclave designed for ease, elegance, and immediate enjoyment.

5 Bedrooms
5 Full Bathrooms
4,349 sq. ft. air conditioned
7,546 sq. ft. total floor area
2025 Delivery

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East Enclave Now Selling

Closer to the Water. Larger Pools. Greater Privacy. East Enclave is a luxurious oceanfront sanctuary where modern design meets natural serenity. Enjoy enhanced seclusion, expansive pools, and an unmistakable sense of escape—oceanfront living, reimagined.

5 Bedrooms
5 Full Bathrooms
4,405 sq. ft. air conditioned
7,780 sq. ft. total floor area
2028 Delivery

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Entrance and lobby of the Andaz Papagayo

Exceptional Amenities

One of the most beautiful hidden beaches on Costa Rica’s North Pacific

A fully reimagined beach house on Nacascolo Bay

Three ecosystems, a lifetime of adventure in less than a square mile

The latest outdoor functional fitness training equipment at the jungle’s edge

Ranked among the Best 100 Courses Outside the U.S. by Golf Digest

Papagayo’s next-generation sports park (opening late 2025!)

Awarded the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Rating for ten consecutive years

A gateway to the ultimate cruising grounds of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape

Fresh, uncomplicated luxury that is timeless and gimmick-free

Papagayo’s newest ultra-luxury experience, featuring exceptional dining and Latin America’s largest hydrotherapy pool

Playa Nacascolo

Casa de Playa

The Outpost at Palmares Preserve

MoveStrong Outdoor Fitness Playground

Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course

The Park

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo

Marina Papagayo

Andaz Resort Peninsula Papagayo

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

A walk in nature walks the soul back home.

Mary Davis

Sculpture by Jorge Jiminez Deredia at the front entrance

Property Management

TURNKEY LIFESTYLE

The Enclaves at Nacascolo Bay are developed by Ecodesarrollo Papagayo SRL, the master developer of Peninsula Papagayo. Each enclave is structured as an independent horizontal condominium, professionally managed by Papagayo Estates Management—ensuring maintenance-free living and worry-free ownership.

Homeowners can take comfort in knowing that every detail of Ronald Zürcher’s vision—from infrastructure and gardens to building envelopes and outdoor living areas—will be meticulously maintained and preserved in perpetuity.

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Ecodesarrollo Papagayo, SRL (the “Developer”) is solely responsible for the development, marketing, and sale of The Enclaves at Nacascolo Bay. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy to residents in jurisdictions in which registration requirements have not been fulfilled — void where prohibited by law. Renderings, floor plans, and other images presented in marketing materials are for illustrative purposes only, may not be to scale, and should not be relied upon as a basis for purchasing. Dimensions and square footage are approximate and may vary with actual construction. The Developer reserves the right to make modifications or substitutions, should they be necessary. Prices subject to change without notice. Furnishings not included.

Disclaimer: The public is hereby informed that the company ECODESARROLLO PAPAGAYO, LIMITADA, legal identification number 3-102-132790; is only supervised in the prevention of money laundering, financing terrorism, and financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; and is subject to binding provisions of the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Costa Rican Institute on Drugs. Therefore, the General Superintendency of Financial Institutions (SUGEF) does not oversee ECODESARROLLO PAPAGAYO, LIMITADA, legal identification number 3-102-132790; in financial matters, nor the businesses it offers, nor its security, stability, or solvency.

Advertencia: Se advierte al público que la empresa ECODESARROLLO PAPAGAYO, LIMITADA, cédula jurídica número 3-102-132790; es supervisada solamente en materia de prevención de legitimación de capitales, financiamiento al terrorismo y financiamiento de la proliferación de armas de destrucción masiva, y además se encuentra sujeta a disposiciones vinculantes de la Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera del Instituto Costarricense sobre Drogas. Por lo tanto, la Superintendencia General de Entidades Financieras (SUGEF) no supervisa en materia financiera a ECODESARROLLO PAPAGAYO, LIMITADA, cédula jurídica número 3-102-132790; ni los negocios que ofrece, ni su seguridad, estabilidad o solvencia.

Come as you are