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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279 properties available
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).
Prime 1,000m² Lot in Matapalo: 5 Mins From Playa Grande
- Price
- $155,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- Other
- Location
- Matapalo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)
A rare opportunity to own a 1,000 m² (10,764 sq. ft.) flat, build-ready lot in the peaceful residential community of Matapalo, just minutes from Playa Grande. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this property offers privacy, a nature-filled setting, and easy access to nearby beaches, shops, and services, making it ideal for a private home or rental investment.
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
- Sold
- 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).
Lot M30: Residential Investment Opportunity | Surfside Potrero
- Price
- $169,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 506.00 m² (5,446.52 sq ft)
Lot M30 is a flat residential parcel in Surfside Potrero, just a short walk to Playa Potrero. Located in one of Guanacaste’s most established and steadily growing beach communities, the property offers easy access to restaurants, grocery stores, cafes, and daily conveniences. Nearby Playa Penca, Playa Flamingo, and Playa Prieta provide diverse beach experiences within minutes. Supported by continued infrastructure improvements and the nearby Marina Flamingo, this lot is ideal for a primary residence, vacation rental, or spec home in a high-demand coastal market with strong long-term appreciation potential.
Lot B1: Prime Corner Lot | Surfside Potrero
- Price
- $169,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 522.00 m² (5,618.74 sq ft)
Lot B1 is a premium corner parcel in Surfside Potrero, offering enhanced privacy, mature trees, and excellent architectural flexibility. Positioned near the edge of the community, the lot provides a peaceful residential setting while maintaining convenient access to the main road and town amenities. Its corner configuration allows for creative design, improved airflow, and strong curb appeal—ideal for a primary residence, vacation home, or spec build. Located within walking distance to Playa Potrero and minutes from Playa Penca, Playa Flamingo, and Playa Prieta, this property presents a rare opportunity to build in one of Guanacaste’s most established and steadily appreciating beach communities near Marina Flamingo.
