Longevity, Lifestyle, and the Future of Luxury Real Estate
As part of the 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook Report, industry leaders from around the world share insights into the forces shaping today’s luxury real estate landscape. Among them, Elena Araya Callís, Country Manager of Costa Rica Sotheby’s International Realty, offers a local perspective on the trends driving interest in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone communities and
the growing connection between longevity, lifestyle, and real estate.
Why Longevity Is Reshaping Luxury Real Estate in Costa Rica
One of the report’s key themes explores how wellness and longevity are increasingly influencing where and how affluent buyers choose to live. In Costa Rica, this trend is especially evident within the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s renowned Blue Zones.
“Within the Nicoya Peninsula, communities such as Nosara, Santa Teresa and Mal País have become natural magnets for longevity-minded homebuyers,”
Beyond their natural beauty, these destinations offer a lifestyle that resonates with buyers seeking a deeper sense of connection and well-being.
“What attracts them is not spectacle but rhythm – a way of life that feels grounded, sustainable and deeply human.”
A New Model of Multigenerational Luxury Living in Guanacaste
The report also highlights how these values are influencing a new generation of residential communities. One example is CalaSol, located in Playa Gringo, Guanacaste, within Costa Rica’s Blue Zone.
“Set in Playa Gringo, Guanacaste, CalaSol reflects a new generation of luxury development – one that values permanence over pace and stewardship over scale,” Callís says. “With just 34 dramatic ocean-view homesites and direct adjacency to protected coastline, the project prioritizes timelessness over volume and legacy over yield. For its residents, CalaSol is not viewed as a speculative property investment. It is a multigenerational lifestyle decision. What is being acquired is not only land or architecture but continuity – the assurance that the landscape, the view and the experience of place will endure.”
Another topic explored in the report is the evolution of buyer priorities across generations.
While motivations may vary, the gap between younger and older luxury buyers continues to narrow.
“While older homebuyers tend to prioritize continuity, comfort and healthcare access, younger homebuyers focus on flexibility and performance – both lifestyle-driven and investment-oriented. Yet the convergence is unmistakable,” says Elena Araya Callís.
These insights are just a small part of the broader conversations featured in the 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook Report. We invite you to explore the full report and discover the trends shaping the future of luxury real estate around the world.
Elena Araya Callís
Country Manager
earaya@sircostarica.com
(+506) 4001.5353 (+506) 8790.4949
