From the Lake to the Clouds: A Swiss Perspective on Mountain Living
Discover why the discerning residents of Zollikon are finding their new quiet refuge in the elevated rainforests of Costa Rica at Macaw Crest Estates.
Zollikon
Switzerland $100k+ Household Income
A Macaw Crest second home for Zollikon
Uncompromising privacy and enduring tangible value for Zurich's Goldcoast discerning elite.
Zurich, Switzerland Median household income $178,000
Why Zollikon
Perched gracefully along Lake Zurich's storied Goldcoast, Zollikon represents the pinnacle of Swiss refinement, quiet wealth, and disciplined prosperity. Its residents appreciate understated elegance, manicured nature, and absolute discretion in every facet of life. Yet as European winters settle along the Pfannenstiel, even those accustomed to Lake Zurich's beauty seek an intimate, warm-weather sanctuary that upholds the exact standards of safety, privacy, and architectural poise they command at home.
Macaw Crest Estates offers the ideal tropical counterpart in Bijagual, Costa Rica. Situated at an elevation of 1,500 feet, this boutique gated sanctuary captures sweeping, unobstructed Pacific Ocean views while enjoying cooling coastal breezes reminiscent of Alpine summer afternoons. At the doorstep of Costa Rica's second-tallest waterfall, the estate merges untouched primordial rainforest with the utmost residential exclusivity, creating an incomparable personal haven.
Crafted for discerning collectors of rare real estate, the enclave is strictly limited to just 26 private homesites protected by round-the-clock manned security. With the Swiss franc's unmatched purchasing power and seamless direct seasonal flights connecting Zurich Airport to San José, securing a freehold parcel at Macaw Crest stands as a masterclass in global asset diversification—a discreet retreat where biological vibrancy meets absolute peace of mind.
The Fit
Why Zollikon households choose Macaw Crest
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Gated enclave limited to 26 scarce mountain-view homesites
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Elevation of 1,500 feet offering natural cooling and panoramic Pacific vistas
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Manned 24/7 private security answering the Swiss demand for discretion
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Favorable Swiss franc exchange rate for prime tangible asset diversification
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Immediate proximity to Costa Rica's breathtaking second-tallest waterfall
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Convenient connections via Zurich Airport (ZRH) to San José (SJO)
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Your Pacific Basecamp
Live above it all at Macaw Crest Estates
Twenty-six homesites rise 1,500 feet above the Pacific, a short flight from Zollikon yet worlds apart in serenity. Claim your ridge — and let the canopy, the waterfall, and the Pacific horizon be your everyday.
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