Playa Grande, Costa Rica

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At a Glance

Pronounced: pla-ya gran-day
Avg. Annual Temp.: 80.3°
Avg. Annual Rainfall: 66.2"
Population: 500 to 1,000 depending on season
Elevation: From 0 up to about 25 meters above sea level
Landscape: Beach, estuary, primary and secondary forest

About Playa Grande

Playa Grande, literally translated from spanish to english, means Large Beach. And you'll see why. This is one seriously large beach. Standing at one end, you have an unobstructed view of about 5 kilometers of gently curving coastline. Playa Grande, the town, is relatively small, like most beach towns in Costa Rica, and has shops and services and restaurants to keep you occupied. But clearly, the most popular attraction of Playa Grande is the surfing. Lots and lots and lots of surfing.

Activities in Playa Grande on the North Pacific region of Costa Rica

Located just north of Tamarindo, the tourist hotspot of the northern Pacific Gold Coast, and just south of Flamingo and Potrero, 2 of the nicest beach towns you'll ever visit, there's always something to do within a short drive in virtually any direction.

Activities in Playa Grande on the North Pacific region of Costa Rica

Activities abound in this rich Costa Rica community with surfing, and fishing and diving an hiking all at your finger tips. And a short drive will put you in any of the handful of spectacular state parks in the area. Please, the international airport is barely an hour away, which helps make Playa Grande popular destination in Costa Rican paradise.

Scan through our listing collection below of all properties for sale in Playa Grande.

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Palm Beach Estate Playa Grande Lot: For sale! Price REDUCED!

Price: $55,000
Status: Sold
Listing Type: Land Listing
Images: 6
Property Type: Home Construction Site
Location: Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type: Countryside
View Type: City View, Mountain View, Valley View
Total Lot Size: 1,017.00 m² (10,946.85 sq ft)

A very nice wooded lot located near the beach in a lovely gated beach side community. Just a 5 min walk from the beach and the surf in beautiful Playa Grande. Just around the corner from several nice restaurants, hotels, and a small grocery store. The lot already has permits to build approved from SETENA. A huge step towards gaining full permission to build, the permit is worth thousands of dollars and many months in processes necessary to get permits near the National Park. The plans are for a 3,000 sq ft 3 bedroom home with a pool. Granted in December 2014. A great investment to build a private home for private use or vacation rental return on investment. This neighborhood is a fantastic market for vacation rentals because of the kid friendly beach and family oriented vacation attractions. Playa Grande is rated one of the top beaches in Costa Rica, and is great for nature lovers, and surfers of all levels. Just 1 hour from the international airport in Liberia. Call your agent today for more information.

Catalina Cove Lot 24B: Just Steps Away From The Majestic Waters Of The Pacific Ocean in Playa Brasilito, Guanacaste! Price Reduced!

Price: $58,000
Status: Sold
Listing Type: Land Listing
Images: 7
Property Type: Home Construction Site
Location: Playa Brasilito, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type: Ocean-Vicinity
View Type: Garden View, Wooded View
Total Lot Size: 2,034.00 m² (21,893.71 sq ft)

Located in the gated community of Catalina Cove, Lot 24B features 21,893 ft2 gives you the opportunity to build a 5,000 square feet home in a peaceful and quiet place, surrounded by nature, fresh ocean breeze, and stunning sunsets. This property has a tremendous potential for return investment return due to its location in the commercial and beautiful area of this popular beach. Brasilito is traditionally thought of as a rockin’ little Tico town, with small shops centered around a traditional soccer field, and children and horses always in site.

Affordable Homesites Near Playa Negra

Price: $59,000
Status: Sold
Listing Type: Land Listing
Images: 11
Property Type: Home Construction Site
Location: Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type: Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
View Type: Garden View
Total Lot Size: 956.00 m² (10,290.26 sq ft)

This home construction site is located in Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. This countryside and near the coast property with garden view is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this home construction site is a total of 956.00 square meter (10,290.26 square feet).

Prime Mixed-Use Lot: Your Gateway to Tranquil Living in Guanacaste

Price: $74,000
Status: Sold
Listing Type: Land Listing
Images: 14
Property Type: Home Construction Site
Location: Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type: Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
View Type: Garden View
Total Lot Size: 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)

Surfside Lot K17: Walking Distance to the Beach

Price: $89,000
Status: Sold
Listing Type: Land Listing
Images: 8
Property Type: Home Construction Site
Location: Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type: Ocean-Vicinity
View Type: Garden View
Total Lot Size: 540.00 m² (5,812.49 sq ft)

For Sale ! Lot K17 located in the popular Surfside Community just steps to beautiful Playa Potrero. The lot is 540 m2 of flat usable land, with 2 large and majestic trees at the back of the property so as not to impede future construction and to provide a natural canopy. A short 1 block to the beach and only minutes to the many restaurants and amenities Surfside has to offer. Priced to sell for future construction as there is currently no water letter with the property.

Affordable Head Start on Your Playa Negra Home

Price: $95,000
Status: Active
Listing Type: Residential Sale
Images: 26
Property Type: House
Beds/Baths: 0/0
Beds: 0
Baths: 0
Location: Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type: Ocean-Vicinity, Countryside
View Type: Garden View
Total Lot Size: 620.39 m² (6,677.80 sq ft)
Total Living Area: 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)

Just a short drive from the renowned surf destination of Playa Negra, this under-construction home presents an ideal opportunity to own your dream surf property in beautiful Guanacaste at an affordable price. Nestled in a lively neighborhood, you’ll discover exceptional dining options just two blocks away, along with a charming café nearby. This prime location offers convenient access to everything you need for the quintessential beach vacation lifestyle—Playa Avellanas is a mere 15 minutes away, Tamarindo is about 30 minutes, and Guanacaste International Airport is just over an hour’s drive. The current owner has laid the foundation, structural columns, and a robust roof for a home or business. The floor features exquisite Spanish clay tiles, while the solid steel roof promises durability and longevity. With ample space available for further construction, a building permit could be secured allowing for development of up to 70% of the lot's footprint, equating to over 3,500 square feet. The property is zoned for mixed commercial and residential use. With few lots available in this desirable area priced under $100,000, the combination of existing construction and land value makes this an outstanding investment opportunity. Purchasing the property as-is and completing the construction will grant the new owner immediate equity along with instant access to incredible sunsets, world-class waves, and the vibrant atmosphere of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Contact us for more detailed information and to explore this unique opportunity.