Guanacaste

Guanacaste is located in the northwestern part of the country along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Beautiful Costa Rica beach towns such as Tamarindo , Flamingo , Playa Grande , Playa Potrero and others invite international travelers and savvy investors to the region. Guanacaste is well known for its fascinating national parks and a variety of activities, including world-class fishing and diving.  Guanacaste is most easily accessed through Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, with direct flights to Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, Newark and Toronto.

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Tamarindo Beach

Out of all of Costa Rica beach towns , Tamarindo remains unique. The number of cultures living together makes it a truly international destination. Other locations can boast of beautiful beaches, but Tamarindo can say that it has two beautiful beaches (Tamarindo and Langosta) in addition to a wealth of wonderful hotels, restaurants and shops. Citizens of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Holland, Israel, Italy, Spain and the United States can all be found around town. Each culture adds to the diversity of the area. (En Español Tambien)

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Puerto Coyote View

Between Malpaís and Samara , where the Rio Coyote meets the Pacific Ocean, lies Puerto Coyote. It’s 4 kms away from the small and as yet unspoiled village of San Francisco de Coyote, witch has an adequate infrastructure with health clinic, grocery and hardware stores, and restaurants.

In and around Puerto Coyote we have a variety of Costa Rica properties for sale . From front row beach lots to unspoiled farms with 60 to 300 HA of land, and prices ranging from $0.60 up to $5 m2.

Playa Carrillo

Playa Carrillo can best be described as a picturesque, white, chalky sand beach straight out of a limited edition calendar. The beach is found in a large bay that provides shelter for many boats including sports fishing vessels. Its climate is very hot and dry from December through April, and the rest of the year mostly humid and wet. Its shores run 3km in length bordered by coconut trees, and in the background forested hills and cliffs overlook the bay. Carrillo is conveniently located 8km (5mi) southeast of Sámara , and transportation between Carrillo and Sámara has been drastically improved over the past few years and is now separated by a well paved road that winds between these two beach towns.

Tamarindo Preserve

Tamarindo Preserve is a sanctuary … for flora, for fauna, and for people who want to live in harmony with their environment and their neighbors in a small, seaside village with character … and characters.

From the beach to the estuary, the hill tops, the sweeping ranchlands and the dense forests, this 500 acre landscape is as stunning as it is diverse.  Tamarindo Rentals

Playa Negra

Playa Negra, named for its rich black sand, is located about 4km north of the town of Paraíso.  To get there is somewhat difficult because there is no public transportation but are plenty of tours offering trips into Playa Negra.  Some other close beaches to Playa Negra are Playa Avellanas and Tamarindo which are just north and famous for great surf, however, Playa Negra is possibly Costa Rica´s second best surf spot and is also the location where the famous surfer flick “Endless Summer II” was filmed.  If you know your surfer lingo it is a right-hand point-break beach, where the strong waves break on top of a reef made of lava rock.  If surfing isn’t really your thing you can always go horseback riding, snorkeling or just soak in the sun’s rays. 

Playa Bejuco

Playa Bejuco is located 9km South East of Playa Camaronal and neighboring beaches consist of Playa Coyote and San Miguel.Playa Bejuco is 3.5km in length and stretches from Bustamonte Rock to Bejuco Point. Bejuco Beach is home to a large population of Mangrove trees that extend to the mouth of the Bejuco River. The bay itself is completely protected by rock formations allowing for calm waters great for swimming and providesbejuco beach a base for commercial and leisure boating. With sport fishing being some of the best on the coast you can expect to reel in anything from Marlin and Sailfish to Tuna and Wahoo. Playa Bejuco is also near to the well-known, upscale Punta Islita Hotel where you can be sure to find advice on some great activities in the area, such as, kayaking through the vast estuary, horseback riding, ATV’s, snorkeling, and of course, various canopy and jungle tours.

Santa Cruz is a small city located about 40 minutes away from Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia. It is considered the folkloric city of Costa Rica because of its culture and traditions.

The Bernabela Ramos Park is a sample of the culture and traditions of Santa Cruz; its beautiful rocky shapes and statues represent Guanacaste’s history. You can also visit the monument dedicated to Marimba, located at the entrance of Santa Cruz, a traditional musical instrument very well known among Costa Ricans.

The climate in Santa Cruz is warm the majority of the time; this makes it a good destination any time of the year. Santa Cruz has a strategic location because it is close to many beaches like Tamarindo, Flamingo, Conchal and others. The city has many stores, and supermarkets and the farmer’s market is held on Saturday mornings in Plaza Los Mangos; there you can find fruits and vegetables at a good price.

The best time to visit Santa Cruz is from beginning to mid-January because the town has the fiestas in honor of Santo Cristo de Esquipulas, the town’s patron. The fiestas feature bullfights, rodeos, traditional dancing and music, and traditional pottery. People from all over Costa Rica visit Santa Cruz to enjoy the fiestas. On July the 25th, Santa Cruz celebrates fiestas again. The July celebration is of the Annexation of Guanacaste to Costa Rica. If you want to learn about Costa Rican traditions and culture, Santa Cruz is the best place to do it.

Flamingo Marina

Playa Flamingo and the two points that surround it comprise one of the more established tourist destinations in Costa Rica. Home to many luxury houses dating to the eighties, Flamingo has long been the playground of both wealthy foreigners and Costa Ricans. In addition to the gorgeous white sand beach, the two points are interesting geographical phenomena. The north point literally shoots out of the water, so the views from many of the homes are absolutely breathtaking over Potrero Bay or the Pacific. You really feel like you could fall into the water. The south point also has wonderful views.

Playa Grande

Literally translated as “Large Beach,” Playa Grande is a quite large stretch of white sand. Since it is also the premier nesting ground of the endangered Leatherback Turtle, the stretch of land along the beach is also a national park called Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. Since biologists have concluded that artificial light interferes with the turtles’ nocturnal navigation and egg-laying, the government has generally restricted development so that it cannot be seen from the beach. The strip of foliage along the beach provides a natural buffer and gives the beach a pristine look. It is also generally much less crowded than Tamarindo Beach .

Playa Hermosa

Playa Hermosa, translated literally means “beautiful beach,” and it deserves the name.  Playa Hermosa is known for its inspiring sunsets, mild waves and translucent waters.  The beach is 2km long and remains an attractive and popular destination because of its scenic beauty including ridges of volcanic rock and abundant sunshine.  Playa Hermosa is located at Hermosa Bay in Sardinal, Guanacaste .  It is extremely easy to get there after arriving at the international airport in Liberia.

Marbella

A quiet country town that is starting to grow up, Marbella is located in between Junquillal and Ostional.  The center of town is a soccer field with small restaurants including a good pizza place and bars around this area. 

Brasilito

Meaning little Brazil in English, this fisherman's town is growing since the Hyatt acquired 225 hectares.  The Hyatt project will include 100 condominiums, up to 240 villas around a golf course, an unspecified number of single dwelling homes, a spa, gymnasium, 6 restaurants, a banquet room seating 350, various salt and fresh water swimming pools, and a commercial centre.  With this kind of development planned, property values in the area are certain to increase.

Avellanas

With multiple great surf breaks a long stretch of white sand, Playa Avellanas is a desirable vacation destination. Located on the southern end of Hacienda Pinilla , interest in the area has grown drastically over the last couple of years, in part due to the news of the coming J.W. Marriot Hotel, but also due to the investment in the area of a number of developers.

Playa Junquillal

Playa Junquillal is located 35 km west of Santa Cruz City and 45 minutes south of Tamarindo Beach in the Province of Guanacaste . Junquillal is a small village with 3 km of beautiful beaches. The area is considered a wildlife preserve due to moderate development. It offers a great deal of security so visitors and residents can enjoy peace and tranquility.

Ocean Front Hole

Visitors to Hacienda Pinilla will surely be impressed by its size. It measures approximately 4500 acres and the property is one of the largest residential and beach resort communities in the country. The idea of the project is to create a luxury resort destination within a fully functioning ranch. Indeed, much of the property has been preserved for raising cattle and horses, and cowboys can be seen riding along the sides of the roads. One goal is to preserve some of the history of Guanacaste , which until now, has been dominated by cattle ranching culture.

Playa San Miguel

Playa San Miguel is located south of Playa Bejuco and north of Playa Coyote and 8km from the town of Corazalito where national flights arrive twice daily from San Jose. Playa San Miguel is 3km in length made up of grayish sand. It is surrounded by hills providing beautiful green landscape and stunning ocean views. While most of this Guanacaste region is known for its dry climates, this southern part of the Nicoya Peninsula receives more rain annually, making Playa San Miguel a transitional zone between the dry forest climate and the tropical rain forest.

Potrero Bay

Potrero is an emerging area with many factors that should see it become a very popular destination in the near future. Located just north of Flamingo’s North Point, Potrero Beach boasts gentle waves and excellent views all the way the way with the lights of Flamingo sparkling at night time as well. Potrero Bay is also the home to one of Costa Rica’s few recognized marinas, and once the concession is granted to renovate it, this marina will be a huge draw for the area. The marina will be the home of a world-class yacht club, commercial center, and possibly condominiums as well.

Playa Pan de Azucar

A.K.A Sugar Beach is only a surprising 1km in length which makes this practically hidden coastline one of the most private and secluded pristine beaches on the Pacific coast. Activities in the area include canopy tours, horseback riding, mountain biking, golfing, sea excursions, and boat trips along the Tempisque River.

Playa Sámara

Playa Samara´s beautiful white sand beach stretches 7 kilometers along the south western shores of the Nicoya peninsula. Sámara is protected by a barrier of coral reef and underwater caves that allow for both snorkeling and diving adventures. In Samara you will find your local farmer and cattle herder at daybreak hard at work and the fishing boats returning with a fresh days catch as the suns sets. Most of the action in Sámara was once found at the soccer field at the center of town, however, slowly the warm, tempting, powdery white sand and crystal blue waters began to attract both foreign and local interest. The advantage of Sámara is that is has one of the cleanest and most swimmable beaches in Costa Rica.

Punta Islita

Punta Islita is essentially made up of two small and interesting beaches, Punta Islita 1km and Playa Corozalito 1.5km that are separated by volcanic rocks more than 80 million years old. The road that connects Punta Islita with Playa Corozalito present fascinating views that weave through wooded hills and just north of Barranquilla Ranch is Potal Peak at 460ft above sea level you have to see the sunsets to believe that such a brilliant shades of red really exist. The beach of Punta Islita has two small streams great for swimming that flow into its little cove that occasionally harbors a yacht or two. Whereas Playa Corozalito is has much more of a swamp feeling with an estuary, mangroves and fresh water. The beach also provides calm waters great for swimming and snorkeling. Punta Islita is often described as an “artistic community” because it offers various galleries that specialize in both local and international pieces. Punta Islita offers daily flights from San Jose the capital or convenient shuttle services from the international airport in Liberia.

Santa Cruz is a small city located about 40 minutes away from Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia. It is considered the folkloric city of Costa Rica because of its culture and traditions.

The Bernabela Ramos Park is a sample of the culture and traditions of Santa Cruz; its beautiful rocky shapes and statues represent Guanacaste’s history. You can also visit the monument dedicated to Marimba, located at the entrance of Santa Cruz, a traditional musical instrument very well known among Costa Ricans.