It's hard to look in any direction on the property without seeing the sea, or stop to listen without hearing the faint murmur of waves crashing on the beaches below. You can look in an uninterrupted arc from Isla Tortuga, to Playa Grande, Montezuma Beach, then across the Gulf to Carara National Park, Herredura Beach, and Jaco, then south to Los Cedros, Rio Lajas, Cabuya Island, and Cabo Blanco. Looking out over so much sea and coastline, and so many forested valleys and mountains, there is an overwhelming of feeling of serenity and benevolent dominion.

     In Costa Rica, all land within 200 meters of the coast must be held in concession. Las Cascadas comes right up to the 200-meter line, so it is as close to the ocean as a property can be while still enjoying unfettered, fee simple title (which, in Costa Rica, is available to citizens and foreigners alike). Short, private paths lead from the property to Montezuma Bay to the north and south to Playa Los Artistas. If the beaches you see from your  balcony, or pool deck, look inviting, grab a towel and a book, throw on your sandals, and take a stroll.

    Temperature in the region remains stable throughout the year, averaging around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperatures are a comfortable 79 to 86 degrees year-round. There are two marked seasons in Costa Rica, the dry season from December to April and the wet season from May to November. From May to August, rains are light, typically in the afternoon or evening. These rains keep the plant life green and vibrant without detracting from the sunbathing. September and October often experience heavy rains, which may hamper driving and beach-going. One of the best times of the year to visit is the so-called 'Veranillo de San Juan,' which typically comes between late June and early July, when the rains let up for several weeks, leaving the region wet, green, and blue-skied.