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.
56 properties available
Playa Rajada, 10 HA, white sand beach: on the Pacific Ocean is located on the furthest Northern Peninsula
- Price
- $4,000,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 19
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Rajada, La Cruz, La Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Oceanfront
- View Type
- Bay View, Beach View, Eastern View, Mountain View, Northern View, Ocean View, Southern View, Valley View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 8.48 ha (20.95 acre)
Playa Rajada on the Pacific Ocean is located on the furthest Northern Peninsula, in township of La Cruz, the last city, only 20 km from the border of Nicaragua.
Nuevo arenal: 65-Acre Estate with Canopy Tour, Two Homes, horses, and Build-Ready Platforms
- Price
- $1,590,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 43
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront, Mountain, Countryside, Suburban
- View Type
- Mountain View, Wooded View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 26.44 ha (65.33 acre)
Discover this impressive 65-acre property (approximately 264,375 m²) in Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, ideal for tourism, agricultural, or residential investments. Priced at $1,590,000 USD, this estate includes: – Two fully furnished houses (with a few exceptions). – Operating tourism business with all tour equipment and canopy/zipline platforms. – Several outbuildings: 2 corrals, 3 storage buildings, a fully equipped rancho. – Agricultural and horse equipment. Infrastructure and Nature – Well-planned road network, partially paved. – Extensive trails throughout the property. – 10 acres of prime forest and over 100 fruit trees: banana, lemon, lime, cacao, mandarin, star fruit, and more. – Crops of sugar cane and macadamia. Building Sites and Panoramic Views – 10 build-ready sites with spectacular lake and mountain views. – Several springs and creeks throughout the property. Elevation and Topography – Elevation of the main house: approximately 650 meters. – Highest point of the property: approximately 800 meters. – Topography suitable for utilizing much of the land. Prime Location – Close to Arenal Volcano: Enjoy breathtaking views and the natural beauty of one of Costa Rica’s most famous landmarks. – Near the tourist town of La Fortuna: Experience the vibrant tourism hub known for its hot springs and adventure activities. An Ideal Place for Various Investments This property is perfect for developing an eco-resort, a self-sustainable farm, or an exclusive residential complex. The combination of existing infrastructure, natural resources, and development potential makes this estate a unique investment in the heart of Guanacaste. Unique Opportunity Take advantage of this opportunity to own an exceptional property in one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful regions. Contact us today for more information and to schedule a visit.
Finca Montecito: Ocean View Development Finca in Playa Avellanas
- Price
- $1,499,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Avellanas, Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 21.21 ha (52.41 acre)
This development parcel is located in Playa Avellanas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. This countryside and near the coast property with mountain and ocean views is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this development parcel is a total of 21.21 hectare (52.41 acre).
Air T-II: Tamarindo Development Property Right in Town
- Price
- $3,500,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Urban
- View Type
- Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.71 ha (1.75 acre)
This development parcel is located in Playa Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in Santa Cruz county. This near the coast 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 0.71 hectare (1.75 acre).
LOTE DEL MAR: 50/50 Investment Partner sought to move forward with Construction of Renderings within Images
- Price
- $500,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Samara, Nicoya, Nicoya, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Mountain, Countryside
- View Type
- Bay View, Mountain View, Beach View, Greenbelt View, Garden View, Ocean View, Western View, Southern View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,976.00 m² (42,797.14 sq ft)
For Sale | Lot | Vacant Land | Puerto Carrillo Listing Status: Exclusive Ocean View Building Lot Playa Carrillo Lote Del Mar is located in the hills above, and just minutes from the white sandy shores of World Renowned Playa Carrillo Beach, with White Water Ocean Views to Playa Camaronal below, about 8 minutes from Carrillo Beach and another 10 minutes to Down Town Samara with all its amenities, like Shops, Restaurants, Bars, Banks, Groceries and Culture, as well as the multiple available Water Sports on Playa Samara Beach. Lote Del Mars first Terrazzo is perfect for a formal multi-level Home with White Water Ocean views, as outlined in the Sketch included within the property listings images below. The second Terrazzo’s potential home, the second of two homes, also shown in the listing images. The Color Rendering with pool also offers Ocean Views and can be utilized as a Resorts main building. Finally, the remaining and largest third Terrazzo with its gentle slopes are perfect for Multiple rental units with White Water Ocean views and potential homes partially built upon stilts on a total land area of 3.976.98 m2 with an allowable 70% land coverage of construction. This Parcel of land is Zoned for Mixed Use, allowing 2 Homes on separate elevations with Ocean and White Water Ocean Views and multiple units—up to six—to rent out via Airbnb or create a Yoga retreat or small Resort. This blank canvas awaits your personal style and vision. The Engineering Firm responsible for the creation of the renderings below is available for consultation to interested parties, Please contact our office and we will be more than happy to create an introduction to discuss your vision, This same Firm is responsible for the engineering and construction of a 100-foot retaining wall with pre-built inground framing for an Infinity Pool at a cost of $100,000 to the seller. Lote Del Mar is a gorgeous Ocean View parcel which is comprised of two legal lots totaling 3976 m2, offering 3 distinct building pads. Lote Hernan is on 3 different elevations, with the second and third Terrazos separated by an established retaining wall and platform for a future infinity pool, offering the ability to construct multiple structures should you desire. Lote Del Mars Ocean Views stretch all the way to Isla Cabo Blanco to the south, with gorgeous and coveted white-water ocean views on the coastline directly beneath the property. Lote Del Mar is definitely a parcel to explore. 50/50 Investment Partner sought to move forward with Construction of Renderings within Images Please contact us today to inquire further about Lote Del Mar, Partnership Investment Opportunities and to schedule a private showing
RESERVA CARRILLO: PRIVATE REGISTERED WATER WELL - 20 ACRE OCEAN VIEW DEVELOPMENT PARCEL WITH PUBLIC ROAD AND PRIVATE WATER WELL
- Price
- $2,000,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 21
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Hojancha, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Oceanfront
- View Type
- Bay View, Beach View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 8.07 ha (19.94 acre)
Listing Status: Exclusive Experience the Pinnacle of Coastal Luxury at Reserva Carrillo Welcome to Reserva Carrillo, an exclusive 8-hectare future ocean view community nestled above the world-renowned Playa Carrillo Beach. Known for its soft, white sandy shores and family-friendly waves, Playa Carrillo offers a prime location complemented by breathtaking, bird’s-eye ocean views from future home sites just above the shoreline. This extraordinary site combines unobstructed white-water Pacific Ocean views, creating an unparalleled investment opportunity. With three existing flat and elevated building pads, you have the perfect starting point for developing either three luxurious estates or a seven-tower condominium complex. A rare public road traverses the future community, enhancing accessibility to multiple lots and exponentially increasing development value potential. This includes multiple 500 m² ocean view lots that touch the public road, providing exceptional opportunities for expansive development. The property features a registered water well and multiple lots that abut the serene interior jungle public road, offering both ocean view and non-ocean view options. Additional flat ocean view building pads, planned to exceed 5,000 m², further amplify the allure of this exceptional development. Seize this investor’s dream, where 1-hectare parcels in the vicinity have sold for $1 million USD each Discover the epitome of effortless relaxation, luxury, and natural beauty at Reserva Carrillo.
Stunning Ocean View Lot: In Playa Flamingo with Water and Ready to Build!
- Price
- $750,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Oceanfront
- View Type
- Bay View, Beach View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,177.00 m² (12,669.07 sq ft)
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a prime parcel of land boasting 1177 square meters of space, offering panoramic views of the magnificent ocean in the prestigious Playa Flamingo beach area.
Huacas parcel, 2 min away from Educarte: Welcome to this extraordinary opportunity in Huacas!
- Price
- $1,500,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Huacas, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Urban
- View Type
- Mountain View, Beach View, Greenbelt View, Wooded View, Garden View, Ocean View, Valley View, Eastern View, Northern View, Western View, Southern View
- Total Lot Size
- 8.71 ha (21.52 acre)
This is a unique opportunity in Huacas! The expansive property spans 21 acres and is perfect for a residential homesite or development venture. It's located close to Costa Rica's white-sand beaches, ideal for surfing. The property is in the charming town of Huacas, near Educarte School, and close to Liberia International Airport.
Pacific Heights Parcel: Mountain Development Parcel with Water Meter Installed For Sale in Playa Potrero
- Price
- $699,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 6.41 ha (15.84 acre)
Perched high atop a mountain, this expansive 64,140.5 square meter parcel in Pacific Heights presents an inspiring view of the ocean and the surrounding mountains and lush green areas. Nestled within an unspoiled natural landscape, this property boasts a breathtaking panorama that stretches as far as the eye can see, inviting you to immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of the sea.
Playa Hermosa Commercial Property: Prime Development Opportunity with Unmatched Exposure
- Price
- $730,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 18
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Hermosa, Sardinal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 4,777.20 m² (51,421.15 sq ft)
Situated on a sprawling 4,777m2 parcel of land, this exceptional property boasts a strategic location with road frontage along the main artery connecting Playa Hermosa and Playas del Coco. Offering approximately 58m2 of direct frontage to the high-traffic main road, this site provides unparalleled visibility, making it an ideal investment opportunity for savvy developers and entrepreneurs.
Playa Grande Beachfront Development Property
- Price
- $12,795,000
- 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).
Commercial Lot for sale, Located directly in front of the national Route #21 and Diagonal from the new project NYA
- Price
- $515,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Liberia, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Other
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.39 ha (3.43 acre)
offers you the opportunity to buy a wonderful commercial Lot for sale in Guanacaste. The terrain is located 10 minutes away from the center of Liberia and 5 minutes from the International Airport of Liberia. The commercial Lot for sale has a wonderful public road frontage of route #21. This is one of the most traveled roads in the country because it leads to all the Top Beachfront Hotels and paradise destinations. The offered terrain is perfect for making a Luxury Hotel with an International Cuisine Restaurant. This land for sale is next to the NYA development, a massive residential project with an artificial beach. Everybody in the area knows that NYA will bring lots of tourism, and having a Hotel and Restaurant next to it would be a great business. if you want more information about the Commercial lot for sale.
