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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

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, Mountain View, Wooded View, Garden View, Ocean View, Northern View, Western View, Southern View
Total Lot Size
149.79 ha (370.14 acre)
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
Residential Sale
Images
68
Property Type
Multiplex
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Greenbelt View, Wooded View, Garden View, River View, Eastern View, Western View, Southern 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

Casa Oltmann: Beach Front Mansion
Price
$3,375,000
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

Villa Ballena: Sleek Beachfront Masterpiece in Costa Rica
Price
$2,990,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
68
Property Type
House
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity, Oceanfront
View Type
Bay View, Beach View, Garden View, Ocean View
Beds/Baths
5/5
Total Lot Size
443.00 m² (4,768.39 sq ft)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Casa Feliz, Pacific Heights: Minutes to the Beach with Spectacular Ocean and Valley Views. Owner Financing Available!
Price
$1,465,000
Status
Pending Sale
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
44
Property Type
House
Location Type
Countryside, Mountain, Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Mountain View, Ocean View, Wooded View
Beds/Baths
4/4
Total Lot Size
1.04 ha (2.56 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Boutique hotel: Luxurious Boutique Hotel for Sale: Potrero Beach Paradise, Ganacaste
Price
$1,300,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Images
22
Property Type
Hotel/Resort/Hostel
Location Type
Countryside, Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Wooded View, River View, Other
Beds/Baths
10/8
Total Lot Size
3,053.00 m² (32,862.09 sq ft)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Villa Raoli: Get ready to live in your dream home in the stunning Pacific Heights!
Price
$1,250,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
23
Property Type
House
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Garden View, Mountain View, Ocean View
Beds/Baths
4/3
Total Lot Size
1.07 ha (2.64 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Casa Luna y Mar: Pacific Heights Ocean View Home!
Price
$1,250,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
31
Property Type
House
Location Type
Mountain, Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Ocean View, Valley View, Western View
Beds/Baths
4/3
Total Lot Size
0.56 ha (1.38 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Casa Bryan: Ocean View luxury pre-construction home for Sale in Playa Potrero
Price
$1,195,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
5
Property Type
House
Location Type
Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Bay View, Beach View, Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Northern View, Ocean View, Southern View, Valley 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

Surfside Lot Y22: One of the Only Remaining BEACHFRONT Lots in Playa Potrero with Water!!
Price
$1,100,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Land Listing
Images
11
Property Type
Home Construction Site
Location Type
Oceanfront
View Type
Beach View, Ocean View
Total Lot Size
745.27 m² (8,021.99 sq ft)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Villa Marseille: Stunning Ocean-View Residence in Playa Potrero!
Price
$995,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
31
Property Type
Villa
Location Type
Mountain, Ocean-Vicinity
View Type
Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Ocean View, Valley View, Wooded View
Beds/Baths
5/5
Total Lot Size
0.58 ha (1.43 acre)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Twin Dolphins 1A: Exquisite Beachfront Oasis
Price
$799,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
28
Property Type
Condominium
Location Type
Oceanfront
View Type
Bay View, Beach View, Ocean View
Beds/Baths
2/2
Total Lot Size
129.64 m² (1,395.43 sq ft)
Location
Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica