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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229 properties available
Oceanica 804: Stunning Flamingo Beach Ocean View Condo in Oceanica!
- Price
- $399,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 22
- 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, Garden View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 115.29 m² (1,240.97 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 105.00 m² (1,130.21 sq ft)
Be in the heart of Flamingo while enjoying stunning ocean views in this well-appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo located in the Oceanica development of Playa Flamingo. Walk to Flamingo Beach in three minutes! And the views of Flamingo Beach from this home will take your breath away!
Casa Matias: Charming, well priced 4 bed home located just 5 minutes from the stunning Playa Grande, Guanacaste!
- Price
- $415,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 21
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Matapalo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Northern View
- Total Lot Size
- 466.00 m² (5,015.96 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
Built in 2021, this well-maintained property offers four bedrooms, an additional office space, and four full bathrooms, providing a comfortable living space for families or big groups. The home is ideal for full-time living or as a lucrative investment, sleeping up to 11 people, making it an attractive option for rentals. The master bedroom includes a spacious walk-in closet, adding a touch of convenience. Inside, you’ll find a cozy bar seating area for 2, plus an outdoor connection for two more.
Oceanica 823: One-of-a-Kind Ocean View Condo in Flamingo Beach!
- Price
- $415,000
- 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
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Bay View, Beach View, Garden View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 124.54 m² (1,340.53 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 115.29 m² (1,240.97 sq ft)
Be in the heart of Flamingo while enjoying stunning ocean views in this well-appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo located in the Oceanica development of Playa Flamingo. Walk to Flamingo Beach in three minutes! And the views of Flamingo Beach from this home will take your breath away!
Casa Corteza: 3BR Contemporary Home With Pool
- Price
- $418,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 34
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Playa Negra, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 587.00 m² (6,318.39 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
This house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in Playa Negra, Guanacaste Costa Rica, in the county of Santa Cruz. This countryside and near the coast property with garden view is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 587.00 square meter (6,318.39 square feet), and it has a living space of 150.00 square meter (1,614.58 square feet). This house has air conditioning through multiple wall units. This house is available furnished. The property also features an in-ground pool.
Casa Gemelas: Two homes—each with their private pool—for the price of one!
- Price
- $420,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 28
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/2
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 745.45 m² (8,023.93 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 154.22 m² (1,660.00 sq ft)
Experience the charm and beauty of this exceptional property in Surfside, Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, nestled in the stunning landscape of Santa Cruz county. Set amidst the lush tropical dry forest and close to the coast, this distinctive estate is just a 10-minute walk or a 3-minute drive from the beach. The property features two beautifully designed homes, each offering magnificent garden and mountain views.
Casa Loma: Gorgeous Ocean-View Compound Now for Sale!
- Price
- $424,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 25
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 6/7
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 7
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Bay View, Beach View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,228.72 m² (23,989.65 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 390.00 m² (4,197.91 sq ft)
Nothing says expansive ocean-view paradise like this property! This famous home, which is owned by a top-ranked angler who has broken many worldwide fishing records based on fishing right off the coast of Flamingo, has had among its guests two U.S. Presidents, several Governors, and countless Congressmen.




