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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215 properties available
Brasilito Beach Retreat: Investment Opportunity close to Playa Conchal

- Price
- $250,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Brasilito, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 807.00 m² (8,686.44 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 80.00 m² (861.11 sq ft)
Nestled just 1.5 km from the stunning beaches of Brasilito, Flamingo, and Playa Conchal, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a serene escape with incredible investment potential. Set on an 807 m² lot, the property features a spacious living room, kitchen, laundry room, and plenty of green space, perfect for relaxation or future additions like a pool or rental units. With 80 m² of construction, this home provides comfort and functionality while being close to local attractions and amenities. Priced at $200,000, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of paradise in one of Costa Rica’s most desirable areas.
Large Corner Lot: Residential or Commercial Property Close to Beautiful White Sand Surf Beach

- Price
- $250,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,205.72 m² (23,742.08 sq ft)
PRICE REDUCED! This is the largest lot available in Playa Grande with nimboyarees water pipes installed and building permits already approved. Located only minutes from to 2 popular Grande surf breaks, this property is zoned for both commercial or residential usage. This gives the flexibility to build a home, a business, or both in one of Guanacaste's best beach neighborhoods. Playa Grande is best known for world class surfing and being a protected nesting area for the Leatherback Turtles. With small boutique hotels and excellent restaurants, Playa Grande avoids the crowds and congestion of other more popular nearby beaches while offering a quiet beach town atmosphere with amenities like a super market, medical clinic, dentist's office, yoga classes and surf schools for example.
Villas Flamingo: Beautiful 2 Bedroom Condo Steps From Fabulous Playa Flamingo

- Price
- $254,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 29
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 2/3
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 128.00 m² (1,377.78 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 128.00 m² (1,377.78 sq ft)
This Villa has is a 2 minute walk to the white sands of Flamingo Beach. This is a two story townhome with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the upper level and a spacious living area, dining area and small kitchen with guest bathroom on the lower level. The stairway is made of Costa Rican hard wood and it has custom tile mosaics decorating part of the kitchen and the lower wall next to the stairwell. This Villa is priced to sell. It is a great investment opportunity to update and sell or enjoy. Villas in this development have excellent track records for return on investment. This Villa is the best priced unit in this area.
South Ridge Lot 1: $275,000 for OCEAN VIEW and MARINA View Land on the South Ridge

- Price
- $275,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Beach View, Greenbelt View, Wooded View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,113.00 m² (11,980.18 sq ft)
Magnificent Ocean and Marina views on the prestigious South Ridge, property with owner financing! Located within an easy 5 minutes walking distance to feet in the sand and the famous Coco Loco. The views are expansive and the sunsets breathtaking from both available lots. Catalinas Islands are in your sights and the gentle sound of surf breaking on Flamingo can be heard along with a chorus of wildlife. A protected green zone keeps the natural beauty of Costa Rica intact. Unparalleled value to own one of the last remaining South Ridge lots, and the best location for walkability. Purchase either lot or both-- Individually lots are 275,000. Buy both for $499,000. One hour from Liberia Airport, 20 minutes to Tamarindo, close to many amenities. A dozen of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches within a 15-minute drive! Unbeatable location for a home, rental units, condominium. Make your dream home, use designs already in place, or bring your development ideas…ready for residential or commercial. Optional new home construction renderings on one of the lots available – ask agent for more details. Water letters exist for both parcels.
South Ridge Lot 2: $275,000 for OCEAN VIEW and MARINA View Land on the South Ridge

- Price
- $275,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Oceanfront
- View Type
- Beach View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,578.00 m² (16,985.38 sq ft)
Magnificent Ocean and Marina views on the prestigious South Ridge, property with owner financing! Located within an easy 5 minutes walking distance to feet in the sand and the famous Coco Loco. The views are expansive and the sunsets breathtaking from both available lots. Catalinas Islands are in your sights and the gentle sound of surf breaking on Flamingo can be heard along with a chorus of wildlife. A protected green zone keeps the natural beauty of Costa Rica intact. Unparalleled value to own one of the last remaining South Ridge lots, and the best location for walkability. Purchase either lot or both-- Individually lots are 275,000. Buy both for $499,000. One hour from Liberia Airport, 20 minutes to Tamarindo, close to many amenities. A dozen of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches within a 15-minute drive! Unbeatable location for a home, rental units, condominium. Make your dream home, use designs already in place, or bring your development ideas…ready for residential or commercial. Optional new home construction renderings on one of the lots available – ask agent for more details. Water letters exist for both parcels.
Punta Plata 502: Captivating Ocean View Condo!

- Price
- $282,500
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 21
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Beach View, Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 139.00 m² (1,496.18 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 130.00 m² (1,399.30 sq ft)
This condo sits in the most desired building of the 3 buildings in the Flamingo Marina Resort. Easy access with minimal stairs to the unit; right off the paved parking area; walk out the back door directly to the largest of three swimming pools, and a lanai overlooking the lovely Flamingo Marina Area. With the beautiful Guanacaste mountains as a backdrop for blue Pacific bay view, this unit is perfect for a home to stay in or long term or short term rental investment property. The master bedroom has a garden pool view.