Osa Land Office is the trusted Puerto Jiménez real estate office for buyers, sellers, and investors seeking clarity, honesty, and expert guidance in Southern Costa Rica. For over three decades, our team has helped clients navigate one of the most beautiful and complex regions in the country — from beachfront homes and rainforest estates to titled land and conservation properties.
A real estate pioneer and 35-year resident of Costa Rica, Jeff founded and built the renowned Iguana Lodge. A lifelong conservationist, he earned Costa Rican residency in 1995 for his work as co-founder and president of the Cecropia Foundation. Jeff has served as president of the local Foreign Residents Association and chaired the JICA zoning initiative for the Southern Zone, funded by the Japanese government. With deep experience in project management and community planning, he continues to advise future zoning and conservation projects. A proud father of two children raised in Costa Rica.
Yuliana Murcia is a dedicated Agent who combines natural efficiency with a strong background in five-star hospitality. She brings the same high standard of service and attention to detail to real estate, guiding clients with professionalism and care through every step of their property search. At our boutique office, Yuliana ensures each client receives personal attention, making the process smooth, organized, and tailored to individual needs. Her capability and commitment make her a trusted partner in finding the right property.
Gloriana Sánchez leads our media and marketing efforts with a natural warmth and enthusiasm that instantly makes clients feel at home. Known for her friendly personality and radiant smile, she brings positive energy to every interaction, creating an inviting atmosphere in the office and online. Gloriana combines creativity with professionalism, managing campaigns and communications with skill and focus. Her talent, drive, and genuine care for people point to a bright future in real estate, and she is a valued part of our team at Osa Land Office.
I remember the beginning like it was yesterday, helping a surfer from California buy a property here in the Osa Peninsula near a local surf break. I wasn’t in the real estate business at the time but there was no-one else around to help him. So over a few cervezas he persuaded me to figure it out, then left the next day and would anxiously wait for me to contact him. I had already bought property myself in Osa and prior to that in Zancudo and Pavones in the late 80’s so I already had some understanding of how it worked. I recruited a local lawyer, a topographer and consulted the institutions in Golfito and San Jose, did the due diligence and closed the deal on his behalf with a power of attorney. So it was a grass roots thing, dawning on me that I could provide a good service and make a buck in the jungle. Osa Land Office was born.
There were no homes for sale back then, only land…hence the name. I barely had a telephone in those days, paid someone $600 for their analog phone line because there weren’t any new land lines available. I rented a small room in town for a fax machine and would check it a couple times a week when I came in for supplies. My P.O. Box was #8. Puerto Jimenez ran on diesel generator. The access road out to the Pan Am Highway was 4 wheel drive only, three hours of dodging waist deep mud holes. It was 1990 but it seemed like 1950. I was just starting to build Iguana Lodge out on Platanares beach, my own project and the reason I came to live here in Osa.
Fast forward to today, practically everything about buying property in Costa Rica has evolved. The laws and procedures, due diligence, banking and escrow services, zoning, building and just getting along in a new place and culture. Ownership itself is an important subject that new people need and want to understand. Especially for absentee owners. Managing expectations. Avoiding mistakes. There is a working system in Costa Rica but some things can go sideways because parts of the road do not have guardrails. If you haven’t already, sign up on the home page and get the Buyers Guide – Rules of the Road. You will be in good hands. You have my word.
For over 35 years, Osa Land Office has helped clients navigate Costa Rica’s most authentic region — the Osa Peninsula. Led by veteran broker Jeff Lantz, we focus on honesty, clarity, and results — not hype. Buyers get straight answers, local insight, and a smooth path to ownership in Puerto Jiménez and beyond.
Unlike the corporate real estate chains, Osa Land Office is independent, on the ground, and built from the jungle up. We know every road, beach, and hidden valley — and what’s worth your investment. With decades of proven experience, expert due diligence, and no-nonsense guidance, we connect people to property with trust and precision.
Get personalized guidance from Jeff Lantz — 35 years of experience helping clients navigate Osa Peninsula real estate, investments, and conservation property opportunities
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