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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253 properties available
Playa Grande Estates Lot 6: 815m2 - One block from the beach
- Price
- $499,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 815.00 m² (8,772.55 sq ft)
Located in the beach community, Playa Grande Estates, this lot measures 815m2 and is less than a block from the beach.
Oceanica 812: Beautiful Ocean Views - Heart of Flamingo 3BR/2BA- Steps to Beach
- Price
- $509,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 21
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Beach View, Garden View, Mountain View, Ocean View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 144.08 m² (1,550.86 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 144.08 m² (1,550.86 sq ft)
In the heart of Playa Flamingo on the prestigious North Ridge in the midst of multi-million-dollar homes, this 3 Bedroom/2 Bath second-floor condominium offers amazing views from both the Pacific Side and the Flamingo Marina Bay Side with balconies on each. Beautifully decorated and fully-furnished, this 1550 square foot floorplan has a split-bedroom design with the master on the ocean side and the kitchen dividing the other two bedrooms. A resort-style ample swimming pool and rancho/barbecue area, offer an area to entertain and is located privately on the north side of the complex
Carao T2-1: PRICE REDUCED! Reserva Conchal's Luxury 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath Condo
- Price
- $525,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Playa Conchal, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 250.56 m² (2,696.99 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 250.56 m² (2,696.99 sq ft)
Welcome to Condo Carao located at Guanacaste's Reserva Conchal, Playa Conchal. Carao T2-1 is a beautiful 3 bed, 3.5 bath condominium, and each bedroom has its own spacious closet and its own master bathroom. The unit boasts 2,648 sq ft, with an open floor plan which is great for entertaining and family gatherings. There is a covered balcony which is large enough for a full-sized couch, coffee table, BBQ grille, and a breakfast table with seating for four people. Each condo unit has its own deeded parking space with ample guest parking.
Casa Riviera: Walking Distance to the Beach
- Price
- $539,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 28
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, River View
- Total Lot Size
- 473.00 m² (5,091.31 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 170.00 m² (1,829.86 sq ft)
This newly revamped 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath home is in the perfect location in the community of Surfside Estates and is just 300m from the beautiful shores of Playa Potrero. As you enter you will see opportunity to separate 1 bedroom and bathroom off from the rest of the house for additional privacy. The open concept kitchen, dining and living area unite, making entertaining fun and enjoyable. The kitchen and living areas open through sliding doors to the outdoor covered area, which also comes complete with a sitting area, outdoor dining, and outdoor lighting with ceiling fans. Two mirror image principal bedrooms set the stage with amazing large en-suite bathrooms, both with oversized rain showers. In addition to being a one-minute walk to Potrero beach, Casa Riviera is under a 5-10 minute walk along the beach to the amazing beachfront restaurants of The Beachhouse, Hemmingway’s, Mangue Beachfront Restaurant, as well as The Costa Rica Sailing Center. Surfside Estates in Playa Potrero is a growing community of expats and locals alike who value love of nature, a laid-back community with the fun of amazing yet causal restaurants, and the tranquil waters along the beach. It is only 45-minutes from the Liberia International airport and 10 minutes from the private schools of La Paz and the Costa Rican International Academy (CRIA).
Casa Feliz: Tropical Oasis in La Josefina
- Price
- $540,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 53
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Huacas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.51 ha (1.26 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 190.00 m² (2,045.13 sq ft)
Casa Feliz sits on 1.25 acres (5,060 m²) in the quiet and secure neighborhood of La Josefina, known for its spacious hacienda-style homes. The location is ideal — only 15 minutes from Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Brasilito, and Conchal, and 20 minutes from Flamingo.
Casa Wabi Sabi: Unique Oversized Property with Two Tropical Homes & Walk To Beach
- Price
- $549,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 24
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 540.00 m² (5,812.49 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 153.00 m² (1,646.87 sq ft)
Casa Wabi Sabi is a wonderfully unique piece of real estate that comes in at an exceptional price point. Built on an extra large lot and located adjacent to a large wooded area for ample privacy, this property consists of over 700 square meters, features two well-connected homes and has lush outdoor areas all centered around a large tropical pool. Adding to the appeal of this 3-bedroom, 3-bath property is the fact that it is only 7 minutes walking to the calm beaches of Playa Potrero and all amazing area restaurants, and it has amazing income potential.
