Development Land: Investment Opportunity in Guanacaste
Though diminutive in size, Costa Rica offers a large variety of options for development land throughout the country. There are large tracts in or near urban centers for large commercial projects and the supporting residential developments that surround them. Off the beaten path are beautiful eco-properties in the Central Valley, teaming with life, with an abundance of foliage and fauna, endless natural formations like springs and waterfalls varying temperate zones that are ripe for eco-tourism, botanical gardens, or conservation.
In Guanacaste, the choices are many and most are usually on or near a beach town somewhere. Recently, the new marina in Flamingo has been approved and construction is soon commencing. This announcement sparked a lot of activity and interest in the development land sector of the local real estate market. Suddenly, property owners that have been enjoying the low property taxes in Costa Rica who have been sitting on large tracts of prime development land are considering selling, while savvy investors who recognize an opportunity when they see one, are actively inquiring on land for sale in the area.
Guanacaste is generally flat, warm, dry (for most of the year) and offers great options on the coast, or well inland. The coast give you great tourism opportunities that feed of the proximity to the plethora of water activities and attractions that bring the crowds annually to these parts. Surfing, fishing, sailing, diving and world class beaches are but of the few of the attractions that drive 10s of thousands of people into this area annually.
As is the case with most real estate, the further you get from the water, the cheeper the land is. Such is the case with many farms, equestrian estates, eco-projects and conservation tracts that are available inland. The price of these properties are often half of what you’d find on the coast, and they are all still short drive to any one of many beach towns that dot the coast line.
The international airport in Liberia offer non-stop flights to and from many North American cities and others around the world, and depending where you are in Guanacaste, the airport is rarely more than a 60-90 minute drive away. Good solid main thoroughfares, solid infrastructure, and an area that is poised to boom makes Guanacaste a solid consideration for development land investment.
Browse through Costa Rica development land, you will find a good selection of development land investments to consider.
Do you have a question about this article? Feel free to contact our Costa Rica Real Estate office in Guanacaste.
59 properties available
Development Parcel For Sale in Liberia
- Price
- $250,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Liberia, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban, Urban
- View Type
- City View, Greenbelt View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
This development parcel is located in Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Liberia county. This property with city, greenbelt and garden views is situated in the rain forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this development parcel is a total of 0,50 hectare (1,24 acre).
Land for sale to develop with house Liberia Guanacaste Costa Rica
- Price
- $2,500,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Liberia, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,733.00 m² (18,653.78 sq ft)
In the best location in Liberia 100% strategic business, premium! In the heart of Liberia, next to the shopping center where Tacobell is located, Davivienda, and in front of McDonald's of Liberia, on the main boulevard. Use of commercial land that allows height up to 5 stories, ideal for commercial and residential tower such as apartments, offices, Airbnb) It has a house with 8 rooms, swimming pool, large gardens, terrace, parking spaces and covers an entire block, since on the other side it has access in front of the Hotel Boyeros. Construction: 500sq Land: 1,733.65sq Price for sale: $2,500,000
14.77 hectares (36.5 acres) Prime Residential Development Land Ready for Construction
- Price
- $3,775,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 22
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playas del Coco, Sardinal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Eastern View, Garden View, Mountain View, Northern View, Southern View, Valley View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 14.76 ha (36.47 acre)
This property is located close to the center of Playas del Coco and minutes from the beach. The local market is in short supply of mid level homes. This property allows the developer to take advantage of this excellent market opportunity. Plus much of the legal work has already been done. Quick start to contrucion.
Development Parcel For Sale in Santa Cruz
- Price
- $2,300,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Mountain View, River View
- Total Lot Size
- 8.56 ha (21.15 acre)
This development parcel is located in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. This property with greenbelt, mountain and river views is situated in this part of Costa Rica. The land area of this development parcel is a total of 8.56 hectare (21.15 acre).
The Hideaway at Playa Avellanas: 29 Acres with Ocean Views
- Price
- $1,600,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 11.77 ha (29.08 acre)
Long regarded as one of Costa Rica's top surf spots, Playa Avellanas is now one of the nation's fastest-growing beach towns and a development hotspot. The Hideaway, a 29-acre parcel with the ideal location to create a residential neighborhood and capitalize on this development, offers stunning ocean views from all directions, good access to potable water, and—most importantly—is just a two-minute drive from Avellanas' surf. The location is ideal for its proximity to the ocean but also for the easy access to key amenities that draw foreign investors. Just a few miles from the site, a paved highway connects you to Playa Tamarindo (one of Costa Rica’s biggest tourism hubs) in only 20 minutes and the Liberia International Airport (LIR) in an hour. Private schools, supermarkets and private medical care are all within a 15-20-minute drive of the property. Yet as the name suggests, this property is tucked back into a quiet spot in the idyllic peace and quiet of Costa Rica's tropical forest. A gated community established at The Hideaway would appeal to a diverse audience of prospective buyers, from young families relocating to Costa Rica to retiree surfers.
14 acre flat land for development with commercial land use 1 mile from Playa Panama
- Price
- $2,027,577
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Panamá, Sardinal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Northern View, Valley View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 5.79 ha (14.31 acre)
Location: Panama Beach. Culebra Bay, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The property is adjacent to the Polo Turístico Golfo de Papagayo, land for the development of tourism projects. Property title: this property counts with title and is fully transferable, it is not affected in the Maritime Terrestrial Zone, Ministry of Environment nor sells environmental services to the government that could restrict its use. Area: 14 acres Land use: Commercial, buildable up to 75% Public services: The property is served by public roads, electricity, and the local aqueduct pipeline. In the area, there are all the main public services, telephone, internet, health, education, etc. Water: As described above, the area counts with public water services. In addition, the property has its own water well (there are several laboratory tests) with a potential of more than 10 liters per second, it is sealed for protection as it is not in use at the moment. There is an updated water-use permit from the Ministry of Environment for 4 liters per second and an environmental permit for water extraction from the authority. Nearby attractions: 1km from one of the accesses to Panama Beach, Access: 200 meters from the paved road. Climate: dry tropical, with a dry and sunny season from November to April and a relatively rainy season from May to October, with a dry month between July and August. Rainfall: about 1000/1500 mm/year, Average annual temperature: about 80 °F. Transportation services: very close (15 minutes) to Liberia international airport, where many regular and charter international flights of tourists from Europe and North America arrive. Bus services, as well as transportation and tourist excursions. Tourist offer: in the area, there are many services and entertainment of all kinds, stores, large hotels, and resorts (local and international brands) Current situation: the property has some fruit trees, but no buildings, and it is currently lightly used for agricultural activity.
Private and quiet mountain Ocean View Lot in Nosara Estates Development: Near the Coast Development Parcel For Sale in Nosara
- Price
- $299,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Nosara, Nosara, Nicoya, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Suburban
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.51 ha (1.26 acre)
If you want to live close to Nosara beach town, but also seek out the privacy and calmness of a secluded estate, Nosara Ocean View Lot is an amazing opportunity for you
Lotes Paraíso: Spectacular Ocean and Mountain View 5.77 acres Development Land
- Price
- $1,300,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Hojancha, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Mountain
- View Type
- Bay View, Mountain View, Beach View, Greenbelt View, Garden View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.34 ha (5.78 acre)
Spectacular Ocean and Mountain Views 5.77 acres development land in the heights of Carillo Beach. This beautiful plot of land, which is perfect for a residential or commercial project, is located on the heights of Carillo beach. Lote Paraiso boasts Spectacular Ocean and Mountain Views. This parcel is truly one of a kind in view and building opportunity. The parcel is located in one of Costa Rica’s most popular tourist destinations within the Guanacaste Province, this Versatile Parcel of Land in the Playa Carrillo area allows for Residential or Commercial Development. Views that stretch as far as the eye can see, offering spectacular panoramic visions of the entire Pacific coastline stretching from Camaronal Beach to Cabo Blanco that will permanently remain within your mind's eye. This 5.77 acre parcel beneficially borders a public road and all just a mere 5-minute drive until setting foot upon the pristine white sand of Carrillo Beach. What makes this property so exceptionally valuable is its geographical positioning, one feels as though they are off the beaten path while also surprisingly close to beautiful blue flag beaches and many activities, including horseback riding, zip lining through the lush green canopy, cycling, and surfing, truly experiencing the most from a unique setting. Samara Town and Samara Beach are both only a few kilometers away, ideal for running errands or partial day getaways. A new master plan community project in the area is in the development stages which will bring high end homes and commercial shops, attracting even more tourism, business activity and residential rental demand. Building your dream home, or designing a reliably profitable commercial development in this vacation destination is accentuated by electric power, water supply and high speed internet all being utilities ready and available at the building site.
Prime Ocean View Land for Development: Near the Coast and Mountain Development Parcel For Sale in Playa Coyote
- Price
- $549,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Coyote, Bejuco, Nandayure, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Mountain
- View Type
- Beach View, Ocean View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 3.75 ha (9.27 acre)
This property is one of its kind, it features a spectacular view of the entire Coyote Bay and the north pacific coast , from Santa Teresa to Garza Beach in an almost 360 degree panoramic view. Access to this almost 4 hectare farm is via a dirt road that connects from the main street to the highest point at 920 meters. The main platform, is almost 3400m2 and features panoramic views with a consistent sea breeze. Due to its size, multiple platforms and access points, this property is suitable for the development of a luxury estate or multiple homes. For more information, video tour and media contact us today.
Land for Sale in Liberia, Guanacaste(1 min away from Daniel Oduber Airport)
- Price
- $3,599,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 26
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Liberia, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 16.52 ha (40.82 acre)
Less than a minute from the Daniel Oduber airport. Ideal land to develop any idea you have in mind, whether it is a retirement project, home for the elderly, recreation, housing, or business. HEMP would be a great Idea. It is definitely a special place with multiple advantages for development.
Tamarindo Beachfront Development Opportunity
- Price
- $6,500,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Riverfront
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.35 ha (3.34 acre)
In Tamarindo, there is no better location, nor remaining parcel of this size, that can compare to this impressive beachfront property. The property encompasses a total of 13,530m2 of land including 1.08 hectares of concession property and 3442m2 of titled land in the rear.
Hacienda Poseidon: 33 acre property for development, overlooking Lake and Volcano Arenal
- Price
- $795,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 13.34 ha (32.96 acre)
One of a kind property. 33 acres overlooking Lake Arenal and the Volcanos Arenal and Tenorio. The size of the property and public road front allows to subdivide the property into several parcels. Electricity and a water well are on the property. 15 Minutes from Tilaran, 90 Minutes from the Intl. Airport Liberia, 2 hours from the nearest pacific beaches.
