Ojochal, CR
Part of the Puntarenas Province South market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡13.6m
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
36%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡96,497
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡28,198
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Puntarenas Province South market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +₡57,277,861 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (6.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.7 nights)
Studio (5.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 136)
3 bedrooms (CRC 89)
2 bedrooms (CRC 51)
1 bedroom (CRC 28)
Studio (CRC 23)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Puntarenas Province South market averaged 2,379 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 40% over two years.
An average Puntarenas Province South listing earns CRC9.8M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC34.2M, while low-performing listings earn CRC2.8M.
Average occupancy in Puntarenas Province South is 24%, producing RevPAR of CRC21K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Puntarenas Province South, at CRC26.8M.
Rules vary across Puntarenas Province South. Uvita: Lenient. Costa Rica tourism license (ICT) required, municipal permits needed. Minimal enforcement; many operate informally without full compliance. Dominical: Lenient. ICT license and health permits technically required. Light enforcement; numerous unlicensed rentals operate openly. Ojochal: Lenient. Same ICT/municipal requirements as other areas. Very light enforcement in this small expat community; informal operations common. Quepos: Moderate. ICT license, municipal business license required. Slightly better enforcement than rural areas due to tourism focus, but gaps remain. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Puntarenas Province South Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 10%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (97%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+102%), Bbq (+78%), Gym (+69%).
Average daily rate in Puntarenas Province South is CRC111K, up 8% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in October.
Guests in Puntarenas Province South book an average of 38 days in advance. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 13% higher than weekday occupancy.