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.
61 properties available
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
- $995,000
- 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.
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: Mountain and Near the Coast Development Parcel For Sale in Playa Coyote
- Price
- $599,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Coyote, Bejuco, Nandayure, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Ocean-Vicinity
- 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.
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.
First Time Listed! Playa Avellanas Costa Rica Ocean View Development Land for Sale. Water and Land letter in Place. A Developer Dream!
- Price
- $5,000,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- 27 de Abril, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Eastern View, Garden View, Mountain View, Northern View, Ocean View, River View, Southern View, Valley View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 65.30 ha (161.36 acre)
This property is rare in Guanacaste; it has the water letter and land use letter that every developer is searching for in an investment opportunity to develop. This amazing property has incredible potential and is blessed with incredible natural beauty. ideal for Retreat, Estate, Resort or farming or residential development. In close proximity to Tamarindo and Playa Avellanas Surf Beaches and the JW Marriott Resort. There are some other tourism development projects around it, such as Pinilla Highlands, Baliyana Logde, Mikado Natural Lodge and within a radius of approximately 4.5 km there is also Hacienda Pinilla, which is an urban-tourist development that works as a club from the beach and also has a golf course. Stream with irregular altimetry on the 2 farms with heights ranging from 50 to 200 m.a.s.l. Then it continues with a moderate upward slope, to the southwest. Public street on the west border of both properties.
Airport Liberia Top commercial location huge property for sale
- Price
- $1,900,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 36
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Liberia, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Other
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 36.84 ha (91.03 acre)
Location: Liberia, Guanacaste Price: $50 x m² / $25 x m² starting at 5 hectares Land Measure: 36.2 ha This large property with a prime commercial location is a great opportunity if you are thinking about investing in the province of Guanacaste, specifically in the city of Liberia. The property has a very wide front to the Route 21. This route connects Liberia City with the International Airport of Guanacaste and the most popular beaches in Costa Rica, so its traveled by thousands of cars every day, which increases your chances of attracting more customers to your business and gain more profits.
Commercial Property in Junquillal Beach - Santa Cruz
- Price
- $1,300,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Playa Junquillal, Veintisiete de Abril, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Oceanfront, Countryside, Urban
- View Type
- Beach View, Greenbelt View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.36 ha (3.37 acre)
Area 1.36 hectares or 3.37 acres. Sun Real Estate Costa Rica offers you the best commercial property in Costa Rica located straight in front of the beach. Junquillal is a beautiful white sanded dream beach located in the province of Guanacaste. In this part of the country, it's normally very sunny, and it's in the middle of the most beautiful paradisiacal beaches in the whole country with fresh salty water, perfect for cooling down. Sun Real Estate is not only offering you a beautiful commercial property, but it's also offering you a unique opportunity in life, and you should not let it flee from your hands. This property has a small trail of 100 meters of tropical nature garden growth in which you have to cross a small wooden bridge and then you will be directly at the beach.
Sale commercial lot in front of the transito Liberia Guanacaste
- Price
- $375,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Liberia, Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,000.00 m² (32,291.60 sq ft)
Property located on the main highway from Liberia to the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport. Strategic location, in front of the Transit MOPT mayor's office in Liberia, and next to the Hotel Santa Ana. Lot with 48 meters facing the main street, with high vehicular traffic. It has a bus stop in front of the land. It has availability of public services. Perfect for commercial development, premises, warehouse or even a shopping center, mixed land use. Area: 3000sq with 48sq facing the main street. Price per sq: $125 Reduced price for sale from $450,000 to $375,000 Note: There is the possibility of adding another 2000sq of land, to complete a total of 5000sq, in case you need more land area. Video: https://youtu.be/yGHb3CLEgm0
Large ocean view property, in Golfo de Papagayo
- Price
- $450,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 29
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Los Robles, Sardinal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity, Countryside
- View Type
- Bay View, Greenbelt View, Ocean View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.31 ha (3.24 acre)
Price $ 35.- the square meter. Area 12,862 m² or 3.17 acres. Magnificent property in one of the most exclusive areas of Guanacaste, Culebra Bay, just off the coast of the Four Season, very close to the Liberia Airport and the beautiful Iguanita Beach of the Papagayo Gulf. The location of this property is exactly at the entrance of the Do It Center, six kilometers road to the Four Season, in the road left, entrance to the new project "The Chorotega Market", and then climbing about 3 more kilometers, in front of the exclusive Residential project of International class "Altos Los Robles". The property has a wonderful ocean view, as well as the entire Peninsula where the Four Season Hotel is located, since it is on the other side of the Bay. It has direct access by public street, as it borders the old coastal road, which connects from Tamarindo to Nicaragua. This property is a great opportunity to acquire a large real estate, where you can develop the home of your dreams, a residential project or a commercial point, in a place with beautiful views and very close to the sea. It has availability of all public services.