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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202 properties available
Flamingo Towers 16: Best Sunsets All Year Round!

- Price
- $369,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 19
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Bay View, Beach View, Garden View, Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 125.98 m² (1,356.03 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 116.13 m² (1,250.01 sq ft)
Spectacular ocean view condo with oversized balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean with dramatic views and sunsets. Watch the pelican dive or the whales breach from your private observation deck. The Kitchen features rich cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, stovetop with oven, dishwasher and microwave), and comes fully equipped with all kitchen utensils, pots, pans, glasses, and plates. The breakfast bar offers additional seating and makes for a great place to chat and have a cocktail. Enjoy your meals at the dining room table, or on the ocean view balcony.
Villas Flamingo 18: Steps to Flamingo Beach

- Price
- $369,500
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 12
- 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, Ocean View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 128.18 m² (1,379.71 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 128.18 m² (1,379.71 sq ft)
Located just steps away from the white sand beach of Playa Flamingo, Villas Flamingo 18 is a 2 bedroom/3 full bath condominium that is just waiting for you to claim it as your vacation hideaway! Wake up to the sound of monkeys on the surrounding mountains and revel in the stunning sunsets on your 2 nd floor balcony in the evenings with a cocktail or your favorite drink.
Luxury house in Playa Conchal

- Price
- $375,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 26
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Playa Conchal, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,376.00 m² (25,574.95 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 320.00 m² (3,444.44 sq ft)
Land area 2.376 m² or 25.575 sq ft. House area 320 m² or 3.444 sq. ft. This luxury home is made up of three levels and is built with fine interior and exterior finishes. On the first level is the living room, kitchen with luxury furniture and a bathroom. On the second level are the main bedroom with bathroom with jacuzzi and bidet, another large room and a smaller one, a bathroom and a small living room with hallway. On the third level is a small room, which can be equipped for study, living room or additional room. Ceiling fans are located on all floors. In addition the house has two large terraces, one front and one rear, an outdoor grill, two balconies overlooking the garden and the valley, a beautiful outside garden and a perimeter wall of the property. The property is located one kilometer from the beach, in a very quiet and exclusive area, 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.
Contemporary Home: 2BR Home with Pool in Playa Negra

- Price
- $378,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 343.00 m² (3,692.01 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 208.00 m² (2,238.88 sq ft)
This house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in Playa Negra, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Santa Cruz. This countryside property with garden view is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 343.00 square meter (3,692.01 square feet), and it has a living space of 208.00 square meter (2,238.88 square feet). This house has air conditioning through multiple wall units. This house is available furnished. The property also features an in-ground pool.
Stefania del Mar: Bougainvillea Unit 1203: Most Beautiful and Best Priced Bougainvillea Unit In Reserva!

- Price
- $384,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 38
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Playa Conchal, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 167.42 m² (1,802.09 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 167.42 m² (1,802.09 sq ft)
This luxurious 3-bedroom, 2-bath, ocean-view home is located within the prestigious Westin and Reserva Conchal Beach, Spa and Golf Resort. The home features professional décor by an Italian designer; elegant finishes; a bright, open layout where the kitchen opens into the main breakfast bar and living area; a separate dining area with a 6-person dining table; a spacious master bedroom with en-suite bathroom; and exotic hardwood cabinets and furniture throughout
Quinta Esencia: Own Your Bed & Breakfast | Micro Hotel in Brasilito, Costa Rica!

- Price
- $390,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 22
- Property Type
- Bed and Breakfast - Micro Hotel
- Beds/Baths
- 8/8
- Beds
- 8
- Baths
- 8
- Location
- Playa Brasilito, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Beach View
- Total Lot Size
- 809.48 m² (8,713.14 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 300.00 m² (3,229.16 sq ft)
Quinta Esencia is a profitable Bed and Breakfast / Micro Hotel that stays over 75% occupied throughout the year, located in the beach town of Brasilito, Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. This clean, beautifully decorated property contains 8 rooms and 8 bathrooms, a small dipping pool, and includes all real estate. Currently the owners live in the main building of 4 rooms and 4 bathrooms, and therefore the potential for the already high profit margin to almost double can be achieved if these rooms were used for the B&B.