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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249 properties available
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.
Conchal Bay: Ideal Lot To Build A Hotel Lodge By Conchal Beach
- Price
- $391,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Matapalo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.18 ha (2.92 acre)
Check out this land opportunity by Conchal bay. Exceptional lot for sale by the Beach
Presidential Suites 18 VIEW, VIEW, VIEW!!!
- Price
- $397,000
- 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
- Beach View, Northern View, Ocean View, Southern View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 175.00 m² (1,883.68 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 168.91 m² (1,818.12 sq ft)
In the heart of Playa Flamingo on the prestigious North Ridge, with panoramic views of the new Flamingo Marina area all the way around the lovely mountainside to the blue Pacific oceanfront, upstairs southern corner end unit affords much privacy. In an area with multi-million dollar homes, this condo is a great investment both as a permanent home or a rental investment. Presidential Suites offers 24/7 security, ample off-street parking, two beautiful swimming pools to access, and a work-out gym on site. All with a low $320/mo HOA! Two minutes down to the white sands of Flamingo Beach, Plaza Flamingo with shops, pharmacy, car rental, and great restaurants, the area is readying itself for the coming marina. A recent addition is the Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville All-Inclusive Hotel right on the beach, plus the famous Coco Loco Restaurant just steps away. This two-story townhouse-style condo has the living and dining area on the first floor with the guest bath, adjoining kitchen and separate laundry room. Dine inside the condo, or from the ocean view balcony. Upstairs, the large master bedroom, with a view to the mountains and sea also with an oceanfront balcony has an en suite bathroom with a view of the marina area of Flamingo Bay. The second bedroom is large enough for a king-size bed plus two twin-sized beds and also accesses the ocean view balcony. The separate bathroom also has a gorgeous bay view. Rental history can be provided, even though the current owners have occupied the unit from time to time.
Presidential Suites 11: 3 Bed / 2 Bath Ocean View Condo in the Heart of Flamingo
- Price
- $399,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- 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
- 165.00 m² (1,776.04 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 160.00 m² (1,722.22 sq ft)
In the heart of Flamingo, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo opens to a beautiful ocean view upon entering the charming living/dining area. The entire condo is decorated with a lovely artistic flair. The kitchen sparkles with black granite countertops. Custom wood cabinetry throughout and upscale furnishings in every room make this a showplace of a home. The spacious oceanfront balcony entered through glass doors from living area, master and second bedroom is perfect for entertaining.
Surfside Tower 205: Spacious 3 Bedroom Condo by the Beach
- Price
- $399,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 48
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 119.90 m² (1,290.59 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 119.84 m² (1,289.94 sq ft)
The Surfside Tower development is a rare find, containing 16 condos and features lush gardens with lovely mature Guanacaste trees. The condominium provides 24-hour gated security, private secured parking, private owner storage, elevator access to each floor, and is located in the heart of Surfside Estates, Potrero, just a few minutes walk to the beach and all local amenities.
PGE Lot B38: A gateway to a lifestyle filled with sun, sea, and endless possibilities!
- Price
- $399,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 823.00 m² (8,858.66 sq ft)
Imagine waking up each morning to the serene sounds of the ocean, and stepping out to feel the soft, sandy beach just a short walk from your doorstep. Welcome to Lot B38 in the prestigious Playa Grande Estates, a beautiful flat lot that offers the closest proximity.




