Buying a Home in Playa Tamarindo

Tamarindo suits buyers who want restaurants, shops, schools and medical care close by rather than a long drive away. The trade-off for that convenience is activity, so think about how much town life you want outside your door. A condo a short walk from the beach lives very differently from a home in a quieter gated enclave such as Senderos, Tamarindo Park or Tamarindo Preserve.

If you plan to rent the property while you are away, ask about the building's or community's rental rules, management options and association fees before you commit. Foreign buyers hold titled property with the same rights as Costa Rican citizens, and our team can walk you through the purchase process step by step.

Playa Tamarindo at a glance

  • Location: Guanacaste's Pacific coast, on the Gold Coast
  • Beaches: a long golden beach with waves for all levels and calmer swimming areas, next to the mangroves and Playa Grande's turtle nesting sanctuary
  • Getting here: paved roads to Liberia International Airport, with Playa Grande about 25 minutes away by road and Playa Flamingo about 35 minutes
  • Lifestyle: surfing, sailing, diving, estuary tours, yoga, dining and nightlife
  • Services: supermarkets, private clinics, pharmacies, international schools and fiber optic internet
  • Property types: condos, townhouses, villas, hillside and oceanfront estates, and titled lots

Nearby areas

Also browse homes for sale in Playa Langosta, Tamarindo 360, Villareal and Playa Grande.

Want to tour a few homes in town? Contact Flamingo Beach Realty to set up viewings, or read the full Playa Tamarindo community guide.