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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190 properties available
Welcome to Casa Blanca at Las Catalinas!: Oceanfront House For Sale in Las Catalinas
- Price
- $2,799,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 35
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Las Catalinas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Oceanfront
- View Type
- Beach View, City View, Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 121.00 m² (1,302.43 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 300.00 m² (3,229.16 sq ft)
This modern 4-bedroom oceanfront home presents a rare opportunity, especially within the exclusive gated community of Las Catalinas. Upon entering the first floor through the beautiful wooden door, you're greeted with a lock-off studio fully equipped with a private entrance and a guest bedroom featuring a full ensuite bathroom.
Casa Ohana: Beachfront Architectural Majesty in Playa Negra
- Price
- $2,995,000
- Status
- Pending Sale
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 35
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/3
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity, Oceanfront
- View Type
- Garden View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,647.04 m² (17,728.52 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 491.00 m² (5,285.06 sq ft)
This house with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is located in Playa Negra, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Santa Cruz. This countryside, near the coast and oceanfront property with garden and ocean views is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 1,647.04 square meter (17,728.52 square feet), and it has a living space of 491.00 square meter (5,285.06 square feet). This house has air conditioning through multiple wall units. This house is available furnished. The property also features an in-ground pool.
Villa del Sol: Near the Coast House For Sale in Las Catalinas
- Price
- $3,475,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 64
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Las Catalinas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Beach View, Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 266.00 m² (2,863.19 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 464.61 m² (5,001.00 sq ft)
This four-bedroom house sits along the Pacific Coastline in the upscale beach town of the exceptional Las Catalinas community, enjoys jaw dropping ocean views and has been famously featured on HGTV. Decorated in a tasteful California beach vibe, it is truly one of the most stylish ocean view homes on the market today.
Casa Symbiotica: Near the Coast House For Sale in Playa Flamingo
- Price
- $3,800,000
- Status
- Pending Sale
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 42
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/7
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 7
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.65 ha (1.61 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 1,049.81 m² (11,300.02 sq ft)
Casa Symbiotica is one of our newest luxury listings: one that exudes elegance, style, and a commitment to entertaining; one which is recognized locally as holding the gold standard in terms of quality, location and view; and one that offers a unique second home or investment opportunity that very few homes in the country can surpass. Meaning “symbiotic” in English, which denotes a mutually beneficial relationship, Casa Symbiotica lives up to its name by pairing its luxury and comfort with the stunningly raw and natural beauty of Costa Rica. Casa Symbiotica not only overlooks the beautiful Loros Island, but it also boasts 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, including the gorgeous white sand beach of beaches of Conchal, Brasilito, and Flamingo. This five bedroom, 11,000 SF home, features an open concept where the outside, living area and kitchen unite for the ultimate in family entertaining. The chef’s kitchen features an oversized island and breakfast bar, a Subzero refrigerator, and a Wolf stove. The living and kitchen area open seamlessly via sliding glass doors to the covered veranda, outdoor kitchen and dining area, and the beautiful infinity edge pool with breathtaking ocean views. Each of the five bedrooms are professionally decorated and exquisitely unique. Four of these bedrooms have king sized beds, interesting enclaves, en-suite baths, and balconies with pristine ocean views. The custom-made bunk room sleeps eight, is decorated in a whimsical, nautical style and comes complete with its own en-suite bath as well. All in all, this home can comfortably accommodate 19 guests. And we are not finished yet. To set the highest bar for entertaining, Casa Symbiotica features an indoor cinema and media room, a music room, and a game room complete with a ping-pong table, dartboard, and pinball machine. The home also features a gym with high-end cardio equipment, two laundry rooms, and a 2 ½ car garage. Casa Symbiotica is located in the highly coveted gated community of Mar Vista in Playa Flamingo. Mar Vista has a clubhouse that is home to the exceptional Gracia Restaurant, offering dining, dramatic ocean views, and a pool and bar area for lounging. If you are into fitness, Mar Vista also has a community gym, yoga-palapa, hiking trails, and tennis courts that will keep you active every day. For those with children, the private school of La Paz rests just in the valley of the Mar Vista development, which is an incredible convenience for those parents seeking a quality education. There is also another great educational option, The Costa Rica International Academy, located less than 10 minutes away. This home is located within a 7-minute drive to the new $50M Flamingo Marina, which just accepted its first boats into the harbor. Our buyers are excited to be able to be near their boat, and to see all of the entertainment, value, and nightlife that a high-end marina can bring to the community. Finally, Casa Symbiotica is only 50 minutes from the Liberia International Airport (LIR), making it extremely convenient for international homeowners. HOA Fee $330/month
Sueños Real de Flamingo: Unparalleled Luxury Beachfront Home!
- Price
- $3,900,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 29
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/6
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 6
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Oceanfront
- View Type
- Beach View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,320.00 m² (14,208.31 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 696.00 m² (7,491.65 sq ft)
Unparalleled luxury abounds this beach front hacienda style home. One of the finest properties in Costa Rica; this 4 bedroom, 5 bath, plus caretakers quarters, home backs to the white sands and crystal blue waters of Play Flamingo. Casa Sueños Real is one of three beachfront homes in this exclusive guarded and gated enclave. No detail was left unattended when building this beautiful estate, from a professional kitchen with top of the line appliances, to the indoor and outdoor living and dining spaces. Casa Sueños Real is truly an entertainers dream.
Pura Jungla Tower: Oceanview Luxury: Pura Jungla Tower - Your Ultimate Nature Retreat in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Price
- $5,000,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 32
- Property Type
- Multiplex
- Beds/Baths
- 7/7
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 7
- Location
- Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Mountain, Countryside
- View Type
- Beach View, Eastern View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Northern View, Ocean View, Southern View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.92 ha (2.27 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 929.00 m² (9,999.63 sq ft)
Welcome to a one-of-a-kind opportunity for a nature retreat or private residence nestled in the heart of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Pura Jungla Tower seamlessly intertwines nature with luxury.