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Sustainable Living: Spotlight on Senderos Gated Community in Downtown Tamarindo

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“Sustainable living.” You hear that phrase a lot in Costa Rica. And yet, so often, it doesn’t go beyond much more than a short six syllables and a few surface-level efforts. Luckily, the Senderos gated community is a wonderful exception.   Perched atop awe-inspiring vistas overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Playa Grande National Marine Park, the Tamarindo…

Gated Community Living: Spotlight on Hacienda Pinilla, One of Costa Rica’s Most Prestigious Communities

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An extraordinary community – one of the largest, most prestigious, and most established in Guanacaste and Costa Rica – Hacienda Pinilla, Costa Rica is more than a resort and goes beyond the bounds of its distinctive neighborhoods. It is the epitome of resort living and the jewel in the crown of Guanacaste gated communities: luxurious and exclusive, yet also homey and welcoming properties of Costa…

Gated Community Living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Spotlight on Tamarindo Park

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Over 50 years ago, when Tamarindo was a quaint fishing village traversed by dirt roads and brimming with ambitious dreams, a local resident fell in love with a unique swath of breathtaking landscapes: undulating hills and forests with captivating ocean views. Living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica had never looked more beautiful.  Unable to resist, he…

Safety, Security & Other Benefits of Gated Communities

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Safety and security are a consideration for everyone around the world, so it’s no surprise that we often receive questions and inquiries regarding safe communities in Guanacaste. Whether you’re often away from home (and especially if you split time between multiple homes) or simply have your eye on security, we understand. And we’re here to…

FAQ: What to Know About Costa Rica’s Gated Communities

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From condos and townhomes to single-family homes, Costa Rica’s gated communities offer a wide range of home, lifestyle, and amenity options. There’s a reason they’re popular, especially here in sunny Guanacaste! The question is, would one of Costa Rica’s gated communities be right for you? The answer is guaranteed to be very personal: What’s right…

Lucky 7: The Top Gated Communities for Families in Guanacaste

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When it comes to choosing the top gated communities for families in Guanacaste, it isn’t easy: Our region is home to a wide array of incredible gated communities, each with its own distinct benefits, amenities, and lifestyle draws. But we have to start somewhere! So, as we assessed each area community, we considered the following…

Top Retirement Gated Communities in Costa Rica: Part 2 (Playas del Coco to Playa Lagarto)

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Last week, we promised Part 2 of our top gated communities for retirees in Costa Rica – and here it is! Note that these communities are not strictly retirement communities (with minimum age restrictions), but rather offer the amenities, lifestyle, and diversity that make them ideal for active seniors and retirement living in gated communities…

Top Retirement Gated Communities in Costa Rica: Part 1 (Playas del Coco to Tamarindo/Hacienda Pinilla)

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If you’re dreaming – or, dare we say? planning – of retiring in Costa Rica, then you’re going to hit the geographic, where-oh-where phase sooner or later. And when that time comes, you’ll probably find yourself looking into the top retirement gated communities in Costa Rica. And when that time comes, you’ll probably find yourself…

Spotlight on Senderos Tamarindo, a Gated Community in Guanacaste

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Overlooking sweeping views to the Pacific Ocean, Playa Grande National Marine Park, Tamarindo Estuary, and downtown, Senderos Tamarindo is one of the region’s most distinctive and exclusive communities. And at 110 acres, it’s also the largest luxury gated community in Tamarindo. Welcome to a community that declares you can have at all, no compromise required….