One-Container Home
From about $35,000A 320 sq ft one-bedroom home, ready in about 90 days.
- Kitchen, bedroom and bathroom
- R-26 to R-30 insulation
- Placed on blocks, gravel or concrete
Built in Costa Rica · Starting at about $35,000
Shipping Container Homes in Costa Rica
Move-in-ready conventional and off-grid container homes, built in our San Ramón workshop in about 90 days and placed on your lot — or on ocean-view land above Playa Hermosa, minutes from Jacó.
Refrigerated containers Off-grid ready 48-hour installation Visit our workshop
$35kStarting price
320Sq ft per container
~90Days to build
3Off-grid systems
48 hrOn-site installation
Off-grid from~$60,000
Your Container Home
Tiny is trending — and in Costa Rica it just makes sense
A smaller home gives you the same living and design possibilities as a large one, at a fraction of the cost and build time.
We build a customized one-container, one-bedroom home in 10–12 weeks for about $35,000. Want to live off the grid? Our chassis-mounted version adds solar power, rainwater catchment, an above-ground septic tank and satellite internet for about $60,000.
A single unit works as an affordable year-round residence or an income-generating vacation rental — and the design lets you add containers later.
- Full kitchen, bedroom & bath
- Economical and secure
- Low maintenance
- Easy to move
- Built to last for years
- Custom options available
Choose Your Home
Container home options & prices
Every home is built in our San Ramón workshop and finished to your specifications.
Most popular
Off-Grid Container Home
About $60,000Chassis-mounted and fully self-sufficient — live anywhere.
- Solar power with battery backup
- Rainwater catchment & filtration
- Above-ground septic + satellite internet
Custom Multi-Container
Quoted per designTwo, three or four containers designed around your lot and lifestyle.
- Feasibility and cost study
- Pools, decks and roof terraces
- Residences, rentals or villas
Delivery and installation are quoted separately based on your location.
Why Container Homes?
Faster, tougher and lighter on the land
Quick Build Times
A one-container home takes about 90 days. It’s built offsite and delivered move-in ready — and you can still build a larger home on the same property later.
Off-Grid Living
Chassis-mounted homes can include solar power, water catchment and satellite internet, with battery backup for when the grid is out of reach.
Low Maintenance
Steel containers stand up to tropical weather, and a tiny home has a much smaller environmental footprint than conventional construction.
How We Build
Modern container homes, built for the tropics
We use only refrigerated shipping containers. They come insulated to R-26–R-30, stay noticeably cooler inside and are guaranteed chemical-free.
We design and build conventional, off-grid or multi-container homes on your land, and we’ll do a feasibility and cost study first. A one-container home that is placed rather than fixed — on blocks, concrete, gravel or a chassis — may not need a building permit, so you could move in within three months.
Our Projects
What we’ve already built
From a four-container luxury residence to simple one-container homes, every project is designed so you can add containers later.
How It Works
From first message to move-in
Get the Buyers Packet
Floor plans, current prices and options sent to your inbox.
Design & Quote
We review your lot, plan the layout and give you a fixed quote.
We Build
Your home is built in our San Ramón workshop in about 90 days.
Delivery & Install
We deliver and install on site in about 48 hours. Move in.
Photo Gallery
Inside and out of our container homes
Exteriors, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, floor plans and the views from Playa Hermosa.
Come See Them
Schedule a showing
Showings need 48 hours’ notice. Book by form, phone, WhatsApp or email.
San Ramón Workshop
Just north of San José. Walk through the homes we’re building right now and see the containers, insulation and finishes up close.
See what’s in the workshop →Playa Hermosa Property
Ocean-view land above Playa Hermosa, minutes from Jacó on the Central Pacific, with our model home and four-container residence.
Watch the property video → Life Near Jacó
What’s nearby in Jacó & Playa Hermosa
Shopping
Golf
Sportfishing
Surfing
Snorkeling
Sea Kayaking
Horseback
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Container home questions
How much does a container home cost in Costa Rica?
Our one-container, one-bedroom home starts at about $35,000. A fully off-grid, chassis-mounted version with solar, water catchment, septic and satellite internet is about $60,000. Multi-container homes are quoted per design. Delivery and installation are extra.
How long does it take to build?
A one-container home takes about 90 days (10–12 weeks) in our San Ramón workshop. On-site installation takes about 48 hours.
Can you put a container home on my own land?
Yes. We design and build for your property anywhere in Costa Rica and can start with a feasibility and cost study of your lot.
Do I need a building permit?
A one-container home that is placed rather than permanently fixed — on blocks, concrete, gravel or a chassis — may not need a building permit. We’ll review your situation before you commit.
Will a steel container be hot in the tropics?
We only use refrigerated shipping containers, which come insulated to R-26–R-30, so they stay much cooler than standard containers. They’re also guaranteed chemical-free.
Can I visit before I buy?
Yes. With 48 hours’ notice you can tour our San Ramón workshop or our Playa Hermosa property near Jacó.
Start Today
Your Costa Rica container home starts with one message
Get floor plans, current prices and options in our free Buyers Packet — or message Marlon directly on WhatsApp.
USA & Canada: 541-295-0726 · info@costaricatinyhomes.com