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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202 properties available
Casa Bosselait: 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Villa Located in Cabo Velas!

- Price
- $149,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Villa
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Matapalo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 75.00 m² (807.29 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 65.00 m² (699.65 sq ft)
This 3 bedroom and 3 bath town-home is the only unit available that is already built in the community. The unit is also a corner unit so only one neighbor and a single story building so no upstairs neighbors either. Located in fabulous Matapalo, which is only a 10 minute drive from 7 beaches, stores, shopping, and other areas of interest. The house contains wall to wall tile, granite countertops, on demand hot water heater for water conservation, Eco friendly split A/C units for energy conservation, vinyl windows, cable and internet ready. Moen bath fixtures, hands free kitchen faucet, wine rack, and a hammock already in place for easy lounging on your deck by the pool. The home is located very close to one of the community pool and features six varieties of banana plants that all the community members enjoy for fresh bananas. Each month, the developers host a fiesta that brings the community together as a great family and encourages neighbors to be active.
Cabo Velas Estates 29: Upgraded 3 Bed/3 Bath Condo For Sale at Cabo Velas Estates

- Price
- $149,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Matapalo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 75.00 m² (807.29 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 106.00 m² (1,140.97 sq ft)
Unit 29 at Cabo Velas is a thoughtful 3 bed 3 bath condo that includes some great upgrades. The kitchen includes all granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, and is one of only a few units to include a built-in wine rack and upgraded sink. The back patio is tiled, and the master bathroom includes a double sink.
Spectacularly Priced Estate Lot in Playa Negra

- Price
- $150,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Wooded View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
This agricultural land is located in Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. This countryside and near the coast property with wooded views is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this agricultural land is a total of 0.50 hectare (1.24 acre).
Casa Caoba: Contemporary home for sale in gated community in Playa Brasilito.

- Price
- $160,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Playa Brasilito, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 348.00 m² (3,745.83 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 75.00 m² (807.29 sq ft)
Contemporary home for sale in gated community in Playa Brasilito. 766 square feet of interior space with 226 square feet of covered terrace. Located on a 3750 square feet land with swimming pool, BBQ rancho and parking space.
Pura Jungla #8: Ocean View Gated Community Lot Playa Negra

- Price
- $165,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.81 ha (2.00 acre)
This agricultural land is located in Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. This countryside and near the coast property with ocean view is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this agricultural land is a total of 0.81 hectare (2.00 acre).
Residential Lot in Rancho Tranquilo

- Price
- $165,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
This agricultural land 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 agricultural land is a total of 0.50 hectare (1.24 acre).