Grupo Zen
San José · Costa Rica

About · Grupo Zen

Twenty years building Costa Rica.

Grupo Zen is a real estate developer with vertical integration: we design, permit, build, finish, furnish and operate every residence we deliver.

Why Grupo Zen

Four reasons to trust your home with us.

01

Premium location

We are demanding with every site. Areas with proven appreciation, consolidated access… where your investment grows on its own.

02

Optimal product

Functional layouts, curated spaces, luxury finishes and amenities that get lived every day. Every design decision has a reason.

03

Financial strength

Strong private capital, partnerships with the national financial system and an unbroken delivery record. Solvency behind every set of keys.

04

Operational excellence

We design, permit, build, finish, furnish and operate. One company, one promise.

Vertical Integration

One company, five stages, zero middlemen.

We design, permit, build, finish, furnish and operate every residence. That is the difference that makes our deliveries predictable.

01

Acquisition & planning

We find the land before the market does. Every site is vetted with in-house feasibility studies, appreciation analysis and a simple question: would we live here ourselves?

02

Design & permits

Our architecture, engineering and permitting teams work under one roof. Plans are optimized, permits secured, and every detail resolved before a single shovel touches the ground.

03

Construction

Our own crews build every home, supported by strategic suppliers we have trusted for years. Weekly quality control, transparent photo reports, and a buyer who is never left guessing.

04

Finishes & furnishings

Every residence is delivered with kitchens, closets and bathrooms in place. From there, we offer a full catalog of extras — finishes, technology, appliances and structural work — all coordinated in-house, so each home arrives exactly as its owner imagined. One source, one standard.

05

Delivery & after-sales

A documented handover with a signed checklist, not a ceremony. Structural warranty, finish warranty, and a dedicated after-sales team that’s there long after closing day.

Leadership team

The team that makes every delivery possible.

Behind every delivery stands a team with decades of combined experience. Three directors and eight managers lead the day-to-day, backed by dozens of professionals — engineers, closing officers, accountants, sales and service specialists — who carry every decision with the same care, from the first sketch to the keys in hand.

Directors

Director of Operations

Steve Mirtenbaum

Director of Finance

Antony Aguilar

Director of Human Resources

Edna Hager

Management

Head of Marketing

Allan Bermúdez

Head of City Sales

Katherine Valerio

Head of Beach Sales

Esteban González

Head of Legal & Closings

Angie Barboza

Head of Customer Experience & Extras

Alisson Maroto

Head of Engineering, Technical

José Fajardo

Head of Engineering, Administration

Antonio Ferraro

Head of AI

Steve Mirtenbaum

Let’s begin

The right home is closer than you think.

Tell us what you are looking for. A Grupo Zen advisor will reach out within 24 hours with options tailored to your life, your timeline and your budget.

Grupo Zen — Real Estate Developer in Costa Rica