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Playa Marbella 5.7 Acre Oceanview building lot $240k
Suitable for your wellness retreat or multiple homes
200 meters of CR highway frontage in Playa Grande $1.6 million
36 lot development possibility on 10 acres 2 kilometers to Playa Grande & Tamarindo beaches.5 minutes to 2 of the best American schools in CR
Estate sized building lot playa Grande $245k
Long private entance and 0 road frontage make for the perfect private family villa. 5 minutes to 2 of the best American schools in CR
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Oceanfront Lot in Playa Avellanas for Sale $399k
This amazing and unique oceanfront lot measures just under 1 acre (3,429 m2) and is direct oceanfront in Avellanas beach, just down the road from the famous Lola’s Restaurant. Located 1 hour 15 minutes from the Liberia international airport and only 20 minutes from Tamarindo beach.
Offered by Blue Water Properties
One of a kind Flamingo Penthouse
12 bed compound steps to Tamarindo 1.3 million
Tamarindo has all the amenities of a Costa Rican beach town: Sea, surf, sand and fun. It is the ideal place for honeymoons and weddings, couples, singles and families, and it’s wonderfully suited to Eco-adventures.
Offered by Lindsey Cantillo and Summer Coast Properties
Pacific Garden Villas
Potrero-Several options close to beach from the high 200’sPool and BBQ area, private parking.
Gated condos.
Playa Conchal Ocean-View Hotel For Sale $5,900,000 Rebecca Clower
Located in one of the top 5 most visited areas in all of Costa Rica. This property is ideal for developing a profitable business. The hotel has plenty of room to expand and build more hotel rooms and condominiums.

Gold Coast Articles
Exploring Southern Guanacaste
Exploring Southern Guanacaste’s beaches, taking a walk on the wild side
Flamingo Marina Accepting Slip Reservations
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Bitchin Beach Days, Tamarindo Beach
Tamarindo was my Friday escape usually just to walk the beaches, grab sushi at el Vaquero, or maybe a nice French wine at el cocodrillo
Tamarindo Directory
Let’s assume that your beach adventure is beginning in Tamarindo. You will not have to go far to explore some very cool hideaways within walking distance from Tamarindo beach. From there we will work our way farther afield and get into some serious exploration and some truly wondrous and beautiful finds only a modest drive or scooter ride from Tamarindo.https://www.tamarindorentals.com/tamarindo-directory/
Beachgoers at Playa Guiones in Nosara, Guanacaste received an unexpected surprise Monday as two large whales breached not far offshore.
“I love this: being on the beach and out of nowhere, something as amazing as this surprises you,” Castillo wrote via social media. Check out his photos and video (set to “Muchacha y Luna,” by the excellent Costa Rican band Malpaís) below: The best time of year...
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Sustainable tourism in Costa Rica
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Billionaire Steve Case On Bringing A Waldorf Astoria Hotel To Guanacaste
What took so long? “I kept hearing about this spectacular undeveloped parcel,” recalls Steve Case, chairman and chief executive officer of Revolution Fifteen years ago, investment firm Revolution Places purchased a parcel of undeveloped land on Papagayo Bay in...
Sustainable Travel, Ten Things You Can Do
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The Ultimate Travel Guide To Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica: A Sustainable and Affordable Destination for Families
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What does a sustainable business look like in Costa Rica?
What does a sustainable business look like? In Costa Rica, it can take the form of an organic farm or ecotourism lodge — but there’s an equal chance it’s a medical device manufacturer or major financial firm. Terry College of Business students...
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