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.
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220 properties available
Oceanica 821: Exquisite Ocean View Penthouse in Flamingo!

- Price
- $1,495,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 39
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 6/4
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 272.76 m² (2,935.95 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 350.00 m² (3,767.35 sq ft)
This one-of-a-kind 6 bedroom Master Penthouse is located in the Oceanica Development and on the prestigious North Ridge of Playa Flamingo, where the new $50M marina is currently being constructed and is ahead of schedule. The Oceanica development is highly sought after because of its prime location, and this penthouse is the example of luxury. It is situated within a 2-minute walk to the white sand beach of Playa Flamingo and a 5-minute walk to the marina that is scheduled to it’s “Phase I” in 2022. Walk from your penthouse to your yacht, and enjoy all that Playa Flamingo has to offer.
Casa Colores: Bright and Cheery Home Only a One-Minute Walk to Beach in Las Catalinas Costa Rica!

- Price
- $1,495,000
- Status
- Pending Sale
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 41
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Las Catalinas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 331.00 m² (3,562.84 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 331.00 m² (3,562.84 sq ft)
Welcome home to the cheerful Casa Colores, a one-of-a-kind three bedroom home plus lock-out one-bedroom apartment located in the high-end beach town of Las Catalinas, Costa Rica. Enjoy all of the restaurants, stores, shops, and even the warms waves of Playa Danta Beach, all of which are only a one-minute walk in any direction from this home.
Huacas parcel, 2 min away from Educarte: Welcome to this extraordinary opportunity in Huacas!

- Price
- $1,500,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Huacas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Urban
- View Type
- Mountain View, Beach View, Greenbelt View, Wooded View, Garden View, Ocean View, Valley View, Eastern View, Northern View, Western View, Southern View
- Total Lot Size
- 8.71 ha (21.52 acre)
This is a unique opportunity in Huacas! The expansive property spans 21 acres and is perfect for a residential homesite or development venture. It's located close to Costa Rica's white-sand beaches, ideal for surfing. The property is in the charming town of Huacas, near Educarte School, and close to Liberia International Airport.
Private titled Beachfront Property for sale in best prime position, previously used as a 20-room hotel and camping side, directly in front of the most beautiful Conchal Beach

- Price
- $1,580,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Brasilito, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Oceanfront, Urban
- View Type
- Beach View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,500.00 m² (26,909.67 sq ft)
offers you a breathtaking private titled beachfront property for sale in the province of Guanacaste for renovation. This unique business opportunity is located directly in front of Brasilito Beach, a 5-minute beach walk away from Playa Conchal, which recently ranked as the #1 most beautiful beach worldwide. The infrastructure is in need of renovation, but the owner is motivated to sell for an exceptionally low price. This commercial beachfront land has so much potential, with a little bit of love you could build the business of your dream. The breathtaking titled beachfront property for sale is touching the beach. If you have money and creativity, this is your dream property, this is your opportunity, this is the sign, if you are interested in this property or in something similar contact, and we will gladly guide you. We are talking of a 2,713 m² or 0.67-acre property located directly in front of Brasilito Beach, 5 minutes beach walk away from Playa Conchal. The commercial potential land has two older buildings in good shape, in a top high touristic area. A main house and a small building with 4 apartments, also like garages and maintenance areas, there are also wide areas for new buildings. This is the perfect place to build easily 24 apartments in the best prime position.
Ocean view property in Playa Conchal

- Price
- $1,627,500
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Playa Conchal, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 5.78 ha (14.28 acre)
Area 57.762 m² or 5,7 hectares. Price $ 28 per square meter. This beautiful property is located eight hundred meters from Playa Conchal, one of the best and most visited beaches of Guanacaste. This property has a public street in front of more than 100 meters, and has as an adjoining the Hydrographic Basin and the Reserve Melia Conchal. The estate has a secondary forest by natural regeneration, counting on trees like Laurel, Níspero, Espavel, Cedro, Pochote, Guanacaste, Guácimo, Zaino, etc .; Among the fauna found there are white tailed deer, lazy bear, monkeys congos, coyotes, parakeets, various pigeons, partridge, parrots, magpies, bricks, etc. The topography of the property is 90% flat, special to design fifths, or condominium apartments in towers, the remaining 10% is at the bottom of the property and is what has an ocean view. The property has availability of public services. It is located in a very quiet and exclusive area, but surrounded by luxurious hotels, such as the Westin Golf & Resort Playa Conchal, as well as close to supermarkets, restaurants, entertainment centers and other amenities of the area.
Jobo 9: Reserva Conchal: Fully Remodeled and Professionally Decorated Ocean-View Penthouse!

- Price
- $1,750,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 32
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/4
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Playa Conchal, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 216.97 m² (2,335.44 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 216.97 m² (2,335.44 sq ft)
Nestled in a premium location within the prestigious Reserva Conchal gated community in beautiful Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Jobo 9 offers a luxurious and serene escape in a true tropical paradise. This breathtaking ocean-view penthouse was completely renovated and professionally decorated—using all custom imported designer tiles and fixtures—in 2024, making it among the most highly coveted condos on the market today.