Beach Towns: Playa Grande
Playa Grande is aptly named as it’s one of the longest beaches you’ll ever step on and the long sweeping curvature of the beach allows you to see from end to end on a clear day. Situated on the Gold Coast of Guanacaste, Playa Grande is just north of the most popular beach town in the area, Tamarindo, and is separated from that beach by the Matapalo River, located within Marino Las Baulas National Park.
Province: Guanacaste
Amenities: 4 Stars
Infrastructure: 3 Stars
Nearest City: Santa Cruz (35 minute drive)
Nearest Airport: Liberia (60 minute drive)
Nearest Hospital: Liberia CIMA (60 min. drive)
This beach was a popular nesting grounds for the leatherback turtle when thousands of turtles would bury their eggs here, but sadly, their population has drastically declined, and by 2008, there were only 32 turtles that arrived during the nesting season. For that reason, this area of the Marino Las Baulas National Park is fiercly protected and the turtle populations are on the rebound. In fact, you won’t find any camp fires along the beach at night as the beach itself is part of the national park, and rules prohibit visitors past sun down.
If there’s 1 singular thing Playa Grande is known for is surfing. The breaks are breath taking and attract surfers from all around the world. Breaks are moderate and constant, earning Grande a reputation of one of Costa Rica’s premier surf destinations. Here you’ll find lots of small hotels and very affordable hostels to house this constantly rotating crowd of surfing thrill seekers.
The beach is long and spread out, as is the sparse population. There’s really no town center, but there are several restaurants and shops up and down the main road to satisfy your needs. And for what ever you don’t find, Tamarindo is a short drive or even water taxi away where you can enjoy nightlife and shopping and the like.
Costa Rica Real Estate For Sale: Playa Grande, Guanacaste
Near the Coast Development Parcel For Sale in Playa Grande
- Price
- $6,000,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 1
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Eastern View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Northern View, Ocean View, Valley View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 50.00 ha (123.55 acre)
This development parcel is located in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. This near the coast property with greenbelt, mountain, ocean, valley and wooded views is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this development parcel is a total of 50.00 hectare (123.55...
Stunning 4 Bedroom Home in Playa Grande
- Price
- $865,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 29
- Beds/Baths
- 4/5
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 5
- Property Type
- House
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Suburban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 725.00 m² (7,803.80 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 488.00 m² (5,252.77 sq ft)
Features a gorgeous open floor plan where the kitchen, dining room, and living room are situated, surrounded by nearly all glass doors that make summer days feel cooler due to the natural breeze.
Lot 4: Ready to Build Lot in Playa Grande
- Price
- $209,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 2
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,576.80 m² (16,972.47 sq ft)
Ready to Build Lot in Playa Grande
Flor y Bambu Glamping: Unique Glamping Hotel in Playa Grande - True Gem
- Price
- $877,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 28
- Beds/Baths
- 10/11
- Beds
- 10
- Baths
- 11
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 4,000.00 m² (43,055.47 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 377.00 m² (4,057.98 sq ft)
This hotel/resort/hostel is located in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. 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 hotel/resort/hostel is 4,000.00 square meter (43,055.47 square feet), and it has...
Playa Grande Beachfront Development Property
- Price
- $19,500,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Oceanfront
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 16.08 ha (39.73 acre)
This development parcel is located in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. This oceanfront 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 16.08 hectare (39.73 acre).
Casa Aguila: Near the Coast House For Sale in Playa Grande
- Price
- $2,795,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 59
- Beds/Baths
- 6/5
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 5
- Property Type
- House
- Location
- Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.62 ha (1.53 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 690.00 m² (7,427.07 sq ft)
Located in Playa Grande, Costa Rica, Casa Aguila is 6-bedroom home exudes a sleek, contemporary style, takes advantage of the breathtaking ocean views that Costa Rica is known for, and is, quite simply, made for entertaining. Prepare yourself to be captivated in this modern and one-of-a-kind home. Known as “Eagle...