Explore Costa Rica real estate by region
Realty Costa Rica is a regional property portal. Start with the areas we cover, read a short orientation to each market, and send a general buyer inquiry if you would like guidance.
Regions we cover
Our advisory work is concentrated in two parts of the country: Guanacaste on the North Pacific coast, and the Central Valley around Escazú and Greater San José. The notes below are educational. They describe regional character, access, and typical uses — not individual properties.
Guanacaste
A dry-tropical Pacific coast known for beach towns, a growing year-round residential community, and international access through Liberia International Airport (LIR). Buyers often compare coastal towns when they want a home base near the ocean with relatively short airport transfers.
The regional climate is typically drier than the Caribbean or southern Pacific, with a distinct dry season. Everyday services cluster in established towns rather than only in resort enclaves.
Read the Guanacaste overview → Central ValleyEscazú & Greater San José
Escazú sits in the hills of the Central Valley, above the capital. It is a residential and commercial district with shops, clinics, schools, and restaurants, and it is the part of the metro area where many international buyers first look for a city-side home or a development lot.
Access is through Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and the national road network. Elevation brings a cooler spring-like climate compared with the coasts.
Read the Escazú overview → Guanacaste townPlayas del Coco
Playas del Coco is a walkable town on Bahía El Coco in the Gulf of Papagayo — a working coastal community with a main street, grocery stores, banks, clinics, restaurants, and a beach of dark volcanic sand. It is often used as a service hub for nearby coves along this stretch of Guanacaste.
Liberia International Airport is the usual arrival point for this part of the coast.
Read the Playas del Coco overview →Start with a region, then talk with an advisor
Choose a region to read more about the market. When you are ready, send a general inquiry and tell us how you plan to use a home in Costa Rica — holidays, a seasonal stay, relocation, or a longer-term base. We will help you narrow areas before looking at individual properties.
Realty Costa Rica does not currently publish dedicated region guides for the Central Pacific, South Pacific, or Caribbean coasts. If those areas interest you, mention them in the form and we can discuss them in a conversation.
What a first conversation usually covers
- Whether you are comparing the coast, the Central Valley, or both
- How you expect to use a home, and how often you plan to be in Costa Rica
- Airport access and travel time from Liberia (LIR) or San José (SJO)
- Title, due diligence, and the usual steps of a purchase for foreign buyers
Foreign buyers can generally hold titled property in Costa Rica with the same ownership rights as citizens, with no residency requirement. Closing costs and municipal property tax are discussed during advisory conversations so figures stay tied to a specific transaction rather than to a generic advertisement.
WhatsApp and the inquiry form are both available. Submitting the form and opening WhatsApp are tracked as separate actions, so a written inquiry is not confused with a chat click.
General buyer inquiry
Share your name, email, and the region you want to understand first. This is a general request for guidance — not a request about a particular property.
Or message us directly. Inquiry emails go to [email protected].