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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216 properties available
Surfside Lot K17: Walking Distance to the Beach

- Price
- $89,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 540.00 m² (5,812.49 sq ft)
For Sale ! Lot K17 located in the popular Surfside Community just steps to beautiful Playa Potrero. The lot is 540 m2 of flat usable land, with 2 large and majestic trees at the back of the property so as not to impede future construction and to provide a natural canopy. A short 1 block to the beach and only minutes to the many restaurants and amenities Surfside has to offer. Priced to sell for future construction as there is currently no water letter with the property.
Casa Loma Lot 2: Near the Coast Development Parcel For Sale in Playa Flamingo

- Price
- $99,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,200.00 m² (23,680.51 sq ft)
This development parcel is located in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. This near the coast property with ocean view is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this development parcel is a total of 2,200.00 square meter (23,680.51 square feet).
Playa Grande Estates Residential Lot C40: A Lovely Residential Lot Just a Short Walk to The Beach

- Price
- $99,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 744.00 m² (8,008.32 sq ft)
This lot is only a short walk to the white sand and renowned surf beach of Playa Grande in the community of Playa Grande Estates. The aptly named Playa Grande stretches south all the way to Tamarindo about 5 km away, and is one of Costa Rica’s most famous beaches for various reason, but surfing tops of the list. This is also a protected national preserve with is copious wild life and a nesting area of the famous leatherback turtles. From this property, you can walk to surf shops, excellent local restaurants, yoga and gym and more. Enjoy the sunsets and Pura Vida on majestic Playa Grande on the Gold Coast of Guanacaste.
Cabo Velas Estates 35: Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo for sale in Cabo Velas!

- Price
- $110,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- 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
- 75.00 m² (807.29 sq ft)
Exceptional quality, brand new condo, located just 10 minutes from 10 of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. This is a private, secure community with low HOA fees, an inviting community pool, and spacious covered rancho area for outdoor dining and entertaining. This home is located just minutes from shopping, quality medical care, restaurants, and all the best activities Costa Rica has to offer! A 45-minute drive to the Liberia International Airport (LIR)!
Altos del Flamingo Lot 19: A great property in a great location!

- Price
- $115,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 939.92 m² (10,117.17 sq ft)
This 10,117 ft2 walk-to- beach lot is located in the coveted development of Altos de Flamingo. Altos de Flamingo is a gated community located a short distance to both Playa Flamingo and Playa Potrero, offers 24/7 security and paved streets, and is within walking distance to the beach, shops, grocery, banks, and restaurants. Private schools of CRIA, La Paz and Educarte are located within 5-10 minutes. A great property in a great location!
Cabo Velas 28: Best Value in Cabo Velas Estates! Price Reduced!

- Price
- $124,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 22
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Matapalo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 75.00 m² (807.29 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 107.00 m² (1,151.73 sq ft)
Exceptional quality, brand new townhome, located just 10 minutes from 10 of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. This is a private, secure community with low HOA fees, an inviting community pool, and spacious covered rancho area for outdoor dining and entertaining. This home is located just minutes from shopping, quality medical care, restaurants, and all the best activities Costa Rica has to offer! A 45-minute drive to the Liberia International Airport (LIR)!