13 families, the dream of creating the quintessential Costa Rican hideaway lies on the seductive sands of Playa Prieta…the crown jewel of the Pacific and the premier oceanfront property at Peninsula Papagayo. Within this secluded enclave, a limited offering of 13 beachfront estate lots beckons amid a seaside sanctuary fringed in swaying palms and sheltering forests. No other homes intrude upon the scene. Here, there is only the roar of the sea, the rapture of the shore and the riches of 13 lavish lots that average one-half acre each.

Embracing the shoreline for optimal views and privacy, 13 Playa Prieta offers a blissful existence at the water's edge. A wide crescent of multihued sand fronts every estate lot. A canvas of impeccably groomed fairways forms the backdrop. The feeling is one of thankful isolation…albeit among a bevy of beach delights.

As one of Papagayo's few beaches that faces due west, dazzling sunsets are a prime pastime. Swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the warm bay waters become daily rituals. Tide pools and fascinating shells tempt beachcombers. Families can literally step out their doors onto the sand and be in the ocean on a whim or amble a few steps down the shore to the private resident members' Prieta Beach Club & Spa.

Every day is a wondrous opportunity to indulge one's passion for all things beach.