Welcome to Playa Potrero | Surfside Estates & Pacific Heights

About Playa Potrero.....  Potrero is a vibrant community on Guanacaste’s Gold Coast that’s very popular with visitors yet retains its small-town charm. Located between Flamingo and Las Catalinas, it offers easy access to three beaches and a central location to strike out for destinations north or south. 

Like most authentically Costa Rican towns, the Potrero downtown has a central soccer field, church, school and shops — but unlike most downtowns, it’s just one block from the beach. Branching out from this central hub, there are multiple residential developments, hillside mansions, luxury hotels and great restaurants.

On the southern outskirts is the popular town of Surfside, where many expats live in an exclusive yet accessible neighborhood a few blocks from the beach. Surfside’s hopping main street, just two or three blocks long, is packed with restaurants, bars, shops, tour agencies, an all-inclusive hotel and a sailing center. Krain Costa Rica’s central office is located at the western end of this main street, sharing a building with a great little grocery store and a pharmacy. We made this our base for a reason — we love Potrero and would recommend it to anyone. This coastline is known for having some 300 days of sunshine a year. Rainfall is rare during the dry season, which lasts from mid-November through April. The rainy season (or “green season”) lasts from May through October, yet compared to most of Costa Rica it’s more like “Rainy Season Lite.” September and October are known for big downpours, but Guanacaste receives much less rain from May through August. Guanacaste is also less humid than the central and southern Pacific Coast or the muggy Caribbean. A 10-minute drive from downtown Potrero, the brand-new Flamingo Marina is now open to the public. This state-of-the-art marina will attract yachts, fishing boats, sailboats and affluent visitors from all over the world, and it’s likely to revitalize the economy of this entire coastline. This makes Potrero an excellent place to invest in real estate, and the sooner the better. Prices are already rising in anticipation of the marina’s opening, and we expect current buyers to see excellent return on their investments.

Playa Potrero - Costa Rica Omni MLS Listings


Playa Potrero - KRAIN Exclusives & Other Non-Omni MLS Listings

Casa Oltmann: Beach Front Mansion

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

This beachfront mansion offers comfort, beauty and is equipped with the latest in technologies, appliances, and systems to make your Costa Rican retreat a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

  • 5
  • 3
  • Total Lot Size : 1,128.00 m² (12,141.64 sq ft)
  • $3,495,000

Villa Vista Paraiso: Ocean View Home Surrounded by Nature in Pacific Heights!

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Villa Vista Paraíso’s classy, modern design is evident as you drive through its beautiful white walls. You are immediately greeted by lush vegetation and the friendly smiles of the caretaker. As you enter the home, you are met with...

  • 5
  • 5
  • Total Lot Size : 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
  • $1,825,000

Casa Mot Mot: Three Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Casa Mot Mot is a three bedroom beachfront bungalow that exemplifies causal seaside living at its finest. This is your rare opportunity to own—in fee simple title—pure, Costa Rican beachfront! Located in the highly desirable area of...

  • 3
  • 3
  • Total Lot Size : 561.85 m² (6,047.68 sq ft)
  • $1,495,000

Casa Blanca: Amazing Views From La Marcela Hill!

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

This newly constructed, three-bedroom home beautifully pairs its contemporary architecture with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Casa Blanca was built by one of the premiere architectural design and construction firms in...

  • 3
  • 3
  • Total Lot Size : 0.50 ha (1.24 acre)
  • $1,490,000

Villa de Oro: Near the Coast House For Sale in Playa Potrero

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Villa de Oro is a 4 bed, 4 bath luxury home situated above Potrero Bay in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, adjacent to Las Catalinas and its miles of hiking and biking trails. Up here, with views over the brand new Flamingo Marina,...

  • 4
  • 4
  • Total Lot Size : 0.73 ha (1.80 acre)
  • $1,290,000

Mansion Miramar: Luxury 4-Bed Home Overlooking the Ocean and Flamingo Marina

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Nothing says a luxury like this 5,400 square feet home, set in the mountains along Pacific Coast of Costa Rica and featuring incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and the new Flamingo Marina. Watch the boats sail in and out of the harbor...

  • 4
  • 4
  • Total Lot Size : 0.60 ha (1.48 acre)
  • $1,195,000

Casa Maravilloso: Beautiful Ocean Views in Pacific Heights

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

This 3 bedroom/4 Bathroom home plus guesthouse is situated in Pacific Heights and it enjoys beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. There is plenty of extra room to add another casita, expand the main house or build a brand-new home!...

  • 4
  • 4
  • Total Lot Size : 2.00 ha (4.94 acre)
  • $925,000

Casa Arcadia: Casa Arcadia: Huge Hillside Home with Pool, 2 Studios and Ocean Views

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Welcome to Casa Arcadia in Pacific Heights, a spectacular hillside home with panoramic ocean views and a big swimming pool above the town of Potrero, Costa Rica. The soaring spaces in the main home are supplemented by two beautiful studios...

  • 3
  • 3
  • Total Lot Size : 0.84 ha (2.08 acre)
  • $925,000

Casa Thu: Spectacular Ocean View Home in Playa Potrero!

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

This 3 bedroom home is located in the Pacific Heights development of Playa Potrero and provides dynamic views of the mountains, pastures, the waves crashing on Potrero Beach, and stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. So come with me, as we...

  • 3
  • 2
  • Total Lot Size : 0.54 ha (1.33 acre)
  • $895,000

Casa Magnifica: Near the Coast House For Sale in Playa Potrero

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Located only a block and a half off the beach, Casa Magnifica is an amazing brand new tropical modern 4 bed 3.5 bath home in Surfside, available pre-construction. With a neutral palette featuring native hardwood accents and details, you...

  • 4
  • 4
  • Total Lot Size : 486.00 m² (5,231.24 sq ft)
  • $799,000

MAR AZUL: BRAND NEW HOME - SURFSIDE -POTRERO BEACH

House — Residential Sale

Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Easy Beach Living The living is easy in this beautiful beach side contemporary new construction. Located in Surfside just a short walk to the beach, sand, and surf. The modern open floor plan includes four spacious bedrooms and ...

  • 4
  • 3
  • Total Lot Size : 500.00 m² (5,381.93 sq ft)
  • $650,000

Casa Nueva Vida: Great investment property in Playa Potrero!

House — Residential Sale

Surfside, Potrero, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Welcome to Casa Nueva Vida, a/k/a the House of New Life! This 3-bedroom, 3-full bath, and 2-half bath home is located in the popular beach side community of Surfside Estates in Playa Potrero. Surfside Estates is a growing community with...

  • 3
  • 3
  • Total Lot Size : 540.00 m² (5,812.49 sq ft)
  • $639,000