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Surfside-Potrero Beach, behind The Sailing Center
Grocery shopping close by and produce stands too
Many bars & restaurants bars with live music
More great attractions on "The Strip"
Tours & Area activities in Surfside-Potrero
Playa Potrero Real Estate
Playa Potrero is a small beach town just north of Flamingo and south of Las Catalinas. It’s a small town populated by locals but swells dramatically in the high (dry) season between November and April. Potrero-proper has a small town center and central park with basic services available. In and around that are several small residential neighborhoods that are very popular with ex-pats, retirees, and short term visitors. By far, the largest and most popular of these communities is Surfside with its many modest roads winding through the foliage, lined with various types of properties. Over time Potrero gained popularity and expanded slowly with bars and restaurants starting to crop up. As of this writing, the ‘strip’ offers 6 great establishments that feature great food, nightly events and lots and lots of live music. And off the strip, there's many more, all of which is easily accessed by foot, bicycle or golf cart. Surfside / Potrero has became the less crowded, less noisy, much cleaner and much safer alternative to Tamarindo… but it's just as fun.
The Beaches
The beaches are safe and clean with calm, family-friendly waves and spectacular nightly sunsets. And there’s at least a half dozen other spectacular beaches in the area within a 5 minute drive, like Playa la Penca, Playa Prieta, Playa Flamingo, and Playa Pan de Azúcar. There's a reason they call this the "Gold Coast".
The Services
Many grocery stores, bars, and restaurants are within walking distance and there are 3 banks in Flamingo, a 5 minute drive away. Also within a 10 minute drive are the prestigious La Paz and Country Day private schools. Several clinics and pharmacies are in the area as well as emergency services. The closest hospital is in Santa Cruz, or in Liberia, each about 1 hour away. Also in Liberia is all the shopping you could hope for, and the international airport that hosts direct flights daily from North America as well as all parts of the world.
Costa Rica Real Estate
Surfside / Potrero is a hot commodity in the real estate market here in Guanacaste. What it doesn’t have is close by, and this tight knit community has created one of the nicest places to live in and visit for it’s active lifestyle, night life and stunning beauty. Surfside has many nice homes on the market, from small Tico-style homes to larger more North American style. And the beach is lined with townhomes and condos that serve as retirement homes, or vacation homes and strictly as a vacation rental property, which is a very viable investment in this market, and this town. Feel free to contact our Costa Rica real estate office for inquiries or viewings.
Playa Potrero Real Estate

Costa Rica Sailing Center: Titled Beachfront Land! Commercial Opportunity! Restaurant, Sailing Center, Yoga, Scuba, and Other Water Activities!
Price
$5,250,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Images
45
Property Type
Restaurant, Sailing Center and Shop
Location Type
Oceanfront
View Type
Bay View, Beach View, City View, Mountain View, Ocean View
Beds/Baths
3/2
Total Lot Size
2,513.00 m² (27,049.60 sq ft)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Finca Los Laureles: 150 Hectares, Mixed-Use, Developmental, Eco-Tourism
Price
$4,500,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Land Listing
Images
12
Property Type
Development Parcel
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Bay View, Garden View, Mountain View, Northern View, Ocean View, Southern View, Western View, Wooded View
Total Lot Size
149.79 ha (370.14 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Beachfront Restaurant: Titled Beachfront Land Included in Sale! Great Business Opportunity!
Price
$3,750,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Images
33
Property Type
Restaurant
Location Type
Oceanfront
View Type
Beach View, Ocean View
Beds/Baths
-/2
Total Lot Size
1,496.19 m² (16,104.79 sq ft)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Casa Oltmann: Beach Front Mansion
Price
$3,495,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
28
Property Type
House
Location Type
Oceanfront, Riverfront
View Type
Bay View, Beach View, Mountain View, Ocean View, River View, Western View
Beds/Baths
5/3
Total Lot Size
1,128.00 m² (12,141.64 sq ft)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

RIVIERA RESIDENCES: 12 Home Community for Sale - Profitable Investment Opportunity 5 min walk to Playa Potrero
Price
$3,389,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Images
64
Property Type
Multiplex
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Eastern View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, River View, Southern View, Western View, Wooded View
Beds/Baths
19/17
Total Lot Size
2,172.30 m² (23,382.35 sq ft)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Villa Vista Paraiso: Ocean View Home Surrounded by Nature in Pacific Heights! - Seller Financing Available
Price
$1,749,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
24
Property Type
House
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity, Mountain
View Type
Ocean View
Beds/Baths
5/5
Total Lot Size
0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Casa Blanca: Amazing Views From La Marcela Hill!
Price
$1,490,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
76
Property Type
House
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Ocean View, Valley View
Beds/Baths
3/3
Total Lot Size
0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Mansion Miramar: Luxury 4-Bed Home Overlooking the Ocean and Flamingo Marina
Price
$1,195,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
57
Property Type
House
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Bay View, Eastern View, Mountain View, Ocean View, Southern View, Western View
Beds/Baths
4/4
Total Lot Size
0.60 ha (1.48 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Casa Del Rio: Pura Vida Awaits In Surfside
Price
$960,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
47
Property Type
House
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Other
Beds/Baths
4/3
Total Lot Size
556.00 m² (5,984.71 sq ft)
Location
Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Casa Arcadia: Casa Arcadia: Huge Hillside Home with Pool, 2 Studios and Ocean Views
Price
$925,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
26
Property Type
House
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Mountain View, Ocean View
Beds/Baths
3/3
Total Lot Size
0.84 ha (2.08 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Casa Maravilloso: Beautiful Ocean Views in Pacific Heights
Price
$849,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
22
Property Type
House
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Mountain View, Ocean View
Beds/Baths
4/4
Total Lot Size
2.00 ha (4.94 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Jungle Howler: Rare Commercial Opportunity with Liquor License and Permits Already in Place On the Main Strip of Potrero!
Price
$749,900
Status
Active
Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Images
22
Property Type
Restaurant
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Garden View
Beds/Baths
1/1
Total Lot Size
469.98 m² (5,058.80 sq ft)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica