COMMUNITY GUIDES

Gated Communities

HACIENDA PINILLA

Located just south of Tamarindo, this 4,500-acre resort community is one of the most established, exclusive, and amenity-rich gated communities in Guanacaste: Occupying coastline that stretches from Playa Langosta into Playa Avellanas and Playa Mansita, Hacienda Pinilla offers Blue-Flag beaches, a par-72 championship golf course, tennis courts, hiking and mountain biking trails, a luxury beach club, and more.

RESERVA CONCHAL

Occupying 2,300 acres of rolling landscapes and sun-drenched beachfront, Reserva Conchal is located 20 minutes north of Tamarindo. Known for its pristine white-sand and pink-hued beaches, natural beauty, and championship golf course, this resort community promises extraordinary amenities and innovative, eco-friendly design in distinctive neighborhoods.

Las Catalinas

When it comes to gated communities in Guanacaste, car-free Las Catalinas – the country’s only all-pedestrian community! – is one of the most unique. Masterfully planned, it’s home to lifestyle amenities (several pools, restaurants, walking paths, and more) and centered around a true walkable village; at Las Catalinas, all roads lead to Beach Town! All this, 12 miles to Playas del Coco and under 20 miles to Tamarindo.

Mar Vista

Home to spectacular views, prestige, and one of the coast’s most sought-after locations – on a privileged hilltop overlooking Pacific Ocean views and the new Flamingo Marina – 750-acre Mar Vista is an upscale lifestyle community that embodies sustainable luxury living. In addition to some of the best views in Guanacaste, Mar Vista offers a suite of luxury amenities and one of the country’s top private schools, located onsite.

Tamarindo Park

Tamarindo Park gated community is a luxury sustainable community: A community that seeks to prove you can have it all and give up nothing, while still honoring Mother Nature and preserving what you hold dear.While Tamarindo Park is home to a nature preserve, sustainable construction that abides by nature’s natural boundaries, and follows eco-friendly practices, it is also a highly walkable community – not just within Tamarindo Park, but walking distance to the beach, dining, shopping, and more – and home to year-round, upscale amenities designed for an active lifestyle.

Hermosa Heights

Hermosa Heights gated community is located in the scenic hills overlooking Playa Hermosa’s breathtaking bay, sweeping from Playa Panamá to Papagayo. Here, an exclusive 45+ acres have become an incredible place to call home, with small and large homesites, state-of-the-art single-family homes, and access to a host of lifestyle amenities. Founded in a love for this spectacular slice of paradise, Hermosa Heights is built around its soul-stirring vantage points and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and gorgeous Hermosa Mountain.

Las Ventanas

Las Ventanas de Playa Grande, is situated between the enchanting beach towns of Playa Grande and Playa Conchal.Spanning over 380 acres of lush landscapes and rare tropical dry forest, this exceptional low-density community, comprising just 151 properties, offers unparalleled privacy across its six subdivisions: La Sabana, El Roble, Caracara, Catalinas, San Pedro, and Cenizaros – many of which boast breathtaking ocean views.Dedicated to sustainable development, natural connections, and environmental protections, Las Ventanas stands as a true eco-community. Its tropical contemporary architecture seamlessly integrates with the natural terrain, featuring mostly single-level homes that harmonize with their surroundings.

Senderos

Perched above breathtaking panoramas overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Playa Grande National Marine Park, the Tamarindo Estuary, and bustling downtown Tamarindo, Senderos Tamarindo shines as one of the region’s most singular and exclusive communities.Step into a realm where compromise is a concept, not a reality. Senderos has been meticulously crafted by internationally renowned architects, is committed to environmental stewardship, and boasts some of the most luxurious amenities along the coast – a true best-of-all-worlds trifecta.Indeed, spanning an expansive 110 acres, Senderos is not only one of just three gated communities in Tamarindo (town, not outskirts) but is also Tamarindo’s largest luxury gated community. Here, your lifestyle is paramount.

CATALINA COVE

Your gateway to oceanside living in Playa Brasilito, a serene and secure gated community perfectly nestled between the iconic Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal

Rancho Villa Real

A ranch-style residential community offering private country living with ocean access just minutes away, Rancho Villa Real is ideally located in the rolling hills just outside of Villareal – note: the town is Villareal but the community is Rancho Villa Real (two words), though it’s sometimes mis-styled as Rancho Villa Real – and is a quick 4-minute drive to the vibrant beach town of Tamarindo, making it easy to blend the surf-and-sand lifestyle with country quiet.

Bahía Papagayo

A beacon of eco-luxury on Costa Rica’s golden north-Pacific coast, Bahía Papagayo redefines residential sophistication and everyday escapes. Designed by visionaries and world-renowned architects, this exclusive retreat offers an authentic, eco-conscious lifestyle that harmonizes beautifully with nature’s splendor.