Buying a Home in Playas del Coco

Coco works well for buyers who want an easy, connected place to live. The roads are paved, groceries, pharmacies, gyms and clinics are in town, and the airport is close, which matters to retirees, remote workers and anyone who will travel back and forth often. The calm bay is good for swimming, paddleboarding and boating rather than surfing.

The main choice is usually between a condo near the beach and the town center, or a home in one of the gated communities and hillside areas such as Pacifico, Coco Hills or Monte Hermoso. Compare what each association covers, whether the property is set up for rentals and how far you are willing to be from the beach and the promenade.

Playas del Coco at a glance

  • Location: Gulf of Papagayo, northern Guanacaste
  • Beach: calm, protected bay with a waterfront promenade
  • Getting here: about 30 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR) on paved roads
  • Amenities: supermarkets, pharmacies, gyms, clinics, restaurants and cafes in town; Pacifico has a beach club, pools, tennis courts and a boat club
  • Property types: beach condos, boutique homes, gated-community residences, hillside custom homes and lots

Nearby areas

Also browse homes for sale in Playa Ocotal, Playa Hermosa and Peninsula Papagayo.

Ready to tour condos or homes in Coco? Contact Flamingo Beach Realty to plan your visit, or read the full Playas del Coco community guide.