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Phew, it’s been quite a while since our last update! We’ve been very busy and lots has changed on the property. I wanted to do a quick post to show you some pics of the awesome Cabana that the guys built on lot 14.

This one is really the next level in what you can do with the local materials and labor.

Rear View

It has concrete floors, and walls. It is screened in all the way around, which makes for a nice breeze. The redish section of those outer walls fold out while you’re home, revealing the screens behind.

The roofing system was also a neat new feature. Rather than relying solely on palm thatch for the roof, they decided to build a traditional roof from plywood, then roll a layer of felt over the plywood to keep water out.

Plywood Under Roof

Roofing System

Then on top of the felt is a wood strapping system that allows the palm thatch to be nailed in, without creating any holes in the felt.

So the end result is a very rustic and natural looking roof, while still having the comfort of a traditional plywood-felt system.

Next they will be finishing the inside, building a large deck across the front, and starting the decorative stone work on the shower. Then the landscaping, which is really fun in Burica.

Great job guys!

p.s. There aren’t many lots left! Better check out Lot 28. Oceanfront 1/2 acre for only $10k down and $484/month!

Check out what we had to work with when we got started. And that was after we chopped on the impenetrable vine for 3 weeks!

After some chopping and planting, now look at em!

And we’re not finished yet!

I wanted to post this to give just a small idea of the masterpiece that you can create on your lot in Burica!

I’ve updated the lot videos for lots 25, 27, & 28. Be sure to check them out on the master plan page!

This video was shot at the Cabana on Lot 12.

There aren’t many lots left! Better check out Lot 28. Oceanfront 1/2 acre for only $10k down and $484/month!

Well, we’ve nearly completed the road inside Playa Burica. It’s a simple road that will give access to each of the oceanfront lots from the public road that borders the property.

We also decided to put in some drainage ditches so that the water can escape quickly when rainy season comes.

As of today, there are only 4 oceanfront lots available. Check out the Master Plan Page to see which ones.

This video was shot at the Cabana on Lot 12.

As of today there are only 2 oceanfront lots left. Don’t miss your opportunity.

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I’ve been threatening to go fishing for months now, but hadn’t gotten my act together until this weekend.

I did make it out, and I feel pretty safe in saying that this kind of fishing is like no other in the world. It’s extreme, just like everything else in Burica. But this took extreme to a different level for me.

When Casey and I arrived on Saturday morning, I asked our caretaker to setup a boat to take us out fishing. He said that the water was too muddy with all of the rain that we’ve had lately, but we were not to be deterred.

The 15′ panga with a Yamaha 15 pulled up at high tide, to the front of the cabana, with some pretty crazy waves crashing on the shore. Just getting in the boat was difficult enough as it was tossed around by the waves.

We made it in without event and headed out. The swell wasn’t big by Burica standards, but in that little boat it was pretty crazy heading up and over the waves.

We made it around the end of the peninsula, inside the island, and over towards the border of Costa Rica. Having to get a little farther out from the shore and away from the muddy rivers so that we could see with our snorkeling masks, we found some rocks jutting out of the ocean 150 yards off shore.

We pulled the boat just outside of them and the waves were even bigger at this point. The locals that were with us asked how deep we could dive and when I said I didn’t know, they died out laughing! When i asked them in return, he replied with a giant grin, “15 brasos”, which is 15 lengths of a man’s body…90 feet!

He then says, “Don’t worry, you only have to go 30 feet to get these fish.”

I’m in good enough shape, I thought, and how hard could it be. So I jump in with the snorkeling gear and my pole spear and immediately noticed the crazy current that comes at the changing of the tides. It took some effort not to get washed in the direction of the rocks, but I was able to get a feel for it after a few seconds.

Then it was time to put my mask under water and see what was below. I did, and it was so murky that I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face. Remembering what the guys had said about the depth of the fish, I decided to dive down and for 20 feet I couldn’t see much. Then the cloudy water cleared and there must have been hundreds of fish around me!

The problem was that they were another 10 feet down and I was already out of breath. So I headed back up. When I resurfaced the current had washed me 30 yards from where I had started!

Then it was time for the boat to swing around and get me so I could make another pass. We did this several times and although I didn’t get a fish, I do think got the hang of it a little better each time.

The locals were another matter entirely. “Chombo” was the name of the guy who was diving down with us. He went down 5 times, got 5 shots, and came up with 4 fish! The guy just made it look too easy!

I did learn on this trip that the right time to go is January through April, when it’s not rainy season. Then you can spear lobster and fish near the shore, with better visibility.

This works out great since the swells for surf come the opposite months of the year.

Even though I didn’t shoot one, it was still a great experience and throwing the fish on the grill at night (I’m still not exactly sure what they were) while hangin’ in the Cabana’s hammocks is hard to beat.

Here’s a quick photo that we took the other day of the town taking a look at the new road that has finally made it to Bella Vista.

They are understandably elated at having a road to their town for the first time in its history. The 200 or so residents previously had to travel several miles down the beach at low tide to access the rest of the world.

Playa Burica is proud to announce Phase 2

We will be offering 10 lots for sale, each lot will be around a half acre they will be divided into 6 ocean front and 4 ocean side lots. We are working out pricing and updating the site as this is being written.

There are have some changes since Phase 1

We have added a new cabana on lot 12, this is an ocean front two-story cabana. We have learned from building our first cabana and have changed the design slightly to be more comfortable and take advantage of the long bay views of Bella vista. It is expected to completed soon.

There is large bodega on lot 13, we built space for storing things like surfboards, kayaks, and gear. This space is now included on lot 13.

Playa Burica has purchased all the materials for the internal road, the road crew is scheduled to be back soon to complete the project. If the crew doesn’t get back during rainy season they will be back during dry season.

The new road to Bella Vista still has not been completed but it is expected to be finished soon, our contacts have confirmed that funding for final bridges has been given to complete the project.

Playa Burica is also excited to announce financing for phase 2, details are forthcoming.

Keep an eye on the site to keep up with coming changes, pricing, financing, and new video.

Thanks again for your support.

We look forward meeting new community members.

Phase 1 has sold out.

After a few months on the market Phase 1 of Playa Burica is completely gone. We thank everyone for making making this offering a smashing success. We have no plans at this time to sell any more lots. We will keep everyone posted if decide to do a phase 2. Once again thanks for your support.