OCiO Mal País

Two Distinct Ways to Stay on the Nicoya Peninsula

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Welcome to OCiO Mal País, Costa Rica

Along the shores of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, OCiO Mal País is a private sanctuary where nature, comfort, and genuine connection converge. Two distinctive ways to stay — OCiO Estate and OCiO Villas — welcome you to slow down, discover, and find your own rhythm.

OCiO Estate is an expansive private villa retreat built for gathering — perfect for family celebrations, group retreats, and special occasions framed by sweeping natural beauty.

OCiO Villas provide a quieter, more personal experience — suited to couples or smaller parties drawn to privacy, ease, and a deeper bond with Costa Rica’s untamed landscape.

Come as you are — the rest will follow.

Private. Expansive. Grounded.

OCiO Estate, Mal País

OCiO Estate is a private two-villa compound in Mal País, Costa Rica — set deep within the landscape and created for those who gather with purpose.

To stretch out. To reconnect. To step away from the world and return on your own terms.

Attentive when you want it. Quiet when you don’t.

Perched on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, OCiO Estate is the setting for family reunions, group retreats, and intimate celebrations wrapped in jungle, open space, and natural splendour.

No performance. No agenda. Just the liberty to live well, your way.

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Unfiltered. Effortless. Alive.

OCiO Villas, Mal País

Ten private pool villas carved into the hillside, gazing out over the Pacific.

Each one is a world of its own — secluded, easy, open to the breeze.

OCiO Villas is designed for those who follow the day’s lead: catch morning waves, wander hidden trails, raise a glass to the sunset.

It’s not about doing more. It’s about living well, in harmony with everything around you.

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Nature Sets the Pace

Your Private Costa Rica Villa — Personalized, Relaxed, and Effortless

At OCiO, privacy is part of the landscape. Wrapped into the Nicoya Peninsula, our villas give you the tranquillity of your own space, with a dedicated team on hand to shape your stay exactly as you wish.

Whether you prefer unhurried days beside the pool or a taste of adventure — surfing, yoga, or discovering secluded beaches — every detail is handled with care, never intrusion.

Here, simplicity is the luxury. You set the pace; we make it effortless.

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Life here shifts gently between vitality and calm, adventure and stillness

At OCiO, each day finds its own rhythm on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula — a place where sea, jungle, and local life converge in natural balance.

Rise with birdsong and sunrise filtering through the canopy. Follow the day wherever it leads — surfing the breaks of Mal País or Santa Teresa, slipping into hidden coves, or tracing jungle paths under howler monkeys and towering trees. Browse local markets, taste fresh tropical flavours, or arrange a private chef to bring authentic Costa Rican cuisine to your villa.

For those seeking a deeper connection, our team can help craft memorable experiences — from yoga and massage to fishing excursions, horseback rides, or visits to nearby farms and artisans.

Here, simplicity is the experience.

OCiO — where Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula reveals itself, naturally.

Rooted in the Nicoya Peninsula

Situated on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula — one of the world’s celebrated Blue Zones.

This land carries its own energy — raw, serene, and restorative — something you sense from the moment you step in.

Remote enough to feel unspoiled, familiar enough to feel like home.

A place shaped by balance — between land, sea, and life itself.

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Rent the Entire Villa Estate

OCiO Estate is a world apart — shaped for gathering. Ideal for families, friends, and groups, it delivers space, seclusion, and genuine connection with every essential within reach — backed by attentive care and a calm presence whenever you need it.

Want even more room to spread out? OCiO Villas can be booked individually or as a full collection of 10 villas — perfect for retreats, intimate celebrations, or group stays enveloped by jungle.

Useful details

Weather

Dry Season: December to April
Average Temperature Range: low-90s daytime, mid-70s nighttime

Green Season: May to November
Average Temperature Range: mid to high-80s daytime, mid to low-70s nighttime

Currency

Either local currency, Costa Rica colones, or United States dollars are accepted, however businesses generally have a higher exchange rate than that of the bank and will most likely give change in local colones.

Time Zone

Costa Rica observes Central Standard Time all round year, which means we do not change the clocks for daylight saving time.

Language

The national language is Spanish, so please feel free to hone your Spanish speaking skills, but be assured that the majority of Costa Ricans speak excellent English.

Check-in and Check-out

Check-in: 3 p.m. Check-out: 11 a.m.
Departure day is never fun, so we make it as easy as possible. Our office will send your invoice statement to your e-mail adress the night before check-out.

Accepted Credit Cards

We accept Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Diners and Discovery cards. We do not accept traveler’s checks.