2026 INTERNATIONAL BUYER GUIDE
Retire, Invest & Live Confidenly in Costa Rica
A trusted buyer’s guide for retirees and international investors looking to purchase property in
Guanacaste with clarity, confidence, and local expertise.
Four Strategic Areas to Retire,
Invest, and Live in Guanacaste
Each area in Guanacaste offers a different path for international buyers. From the urban convenience of
Liberia / NYA to the emerging coastal potential of Brasilito, the active lifestyle of Tamarindo, and the
luxury legacy market of Papagayo, this guide helps buyers identify the location that best fits their
retirement, investment, and lifestyle goals.
Liberia / NYA
Known as The White City, Liberia is Guanacaste’s strategic gateway and one of the most practical
locations for international buyers seeking comfort, access, and long-term growth. With an international
airport, healthcare services, shopping, restaurants, banks, pharmacies, and essential services, Liberia
offers everything retirees need for a full and convenient lifestyle. NYA strengthens this vision with a
modern residential and investment concept, ideal for buyers who want to stay connected to the beaches
while living close to the services that support everyday life.
Brasilito
Brasilito is one of Guanacaste’s most promising emerging coastal markets. Its location near Conchal,
Flamingo, Potrero, and Tamarindo places it in the center of a high-value tourism and lifestyle corridor,
while its current stage of development creates an opportunity for early buyers. For retirees, it offers
authentic coastal living close to premium destinations. For investors and entrepreneurs, it represents a
strategic opportunity to enter before the area reaches its next stage of growth.
Tamarindo
Tamarindo is one of Guanacaste’s most recognized coastal lifestyle markets, known for its international
energy, restaurants, surf culture, nightlife, and strong vacation-rental demand. It is ideal for active
retirees, lifestyle buyers, and investors who want to be part of a vibrant beach community with yearround
movement. Tamarindo offers visibility, tourism strength, and an established market for those
seeking both personal enjoyment and income potential.
Papagayo
Papagayo is Guanacaste’s premier luxury and legacy ownership destination. Known for privacy,
exclusivity, resort-style living, and high-end coastal developments, it attracts buyers seeking long-term
value, security, and a refined lifestyle in Costa Rica. Ideal for high-net-worth retirees, families, and
investors, Papagayo represents a strategic opportunity for those looking to preserve wealth, enjoy worldclass
surroundings, and build a generational asset.
FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
Featured Opportunities in NYA
in the Heart of Guanacaste
NYA is a master-planned community in Liberia designed to bring together residential living,
commerce, wellness, entertainment, nature, and investment in one strategic location. Just minutes
from Guanacaste International Airport, essential services, shopping, and Liberia’s city center,
NYA offers international buyers a modern lifestyle base with access to beaches, national parks, and longterm growth.
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Luxury Condominiums in Nya
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Investment in a Planned City
A CLEAR PATH TO BUYING IN COSTA RICA
Your Buying Journey, Made Clear
From defining your retirement lifestyle to choosing the right area, reviewing curated opportunities,
and moving through the legal and closing process, our team guides international buyers
with clarity, confidence, and trusted local expertise.
01
Define Your Goals
Clarify whether you are buying for retirement, seasonal living, investment, rental income, or long-term
relocation in Costa Rica.
02
Choose the Right Area
Compare strategic locations such as Liberia / NYA, Brasilito, Tamarindo, and Papagayo based on access,
services, lifestyle, and growth potential.
03
Review Curated Opportunities
Receive selected properties aligned with your budget, lifestyle, timeline, and buying purpose.
04
Buy With Confidence
Move forward with trusted guidance for legal review, escrow, due diligence, remote purchase options, and closing support.
PURA VIDA LIVING
Your Next Chapter,
Surrounded by Nature and Peace
Discover a lifestyle where comfort, wellness, connection, and
natural beauty come together to create a more intentional way of
living in Costa Rica.
INTERNATIONAL BUYER CONFIDENCE
Trusted Guidance From Search to Closing
We guide international buyers through every step, ensuring clarity, security, and local expertise across Guanacaste’s most desirable regions.
01 Local Market Expertise
We help you understand Guanacaste’s most strategic areas, from Liberia / NYA and Brasilito to Tamarindo and Papagayo, so you can choose the location that best fits your lifestyle, retirement, and investment goals.
02 Legal & Escrow Coordination
We connect buyers with trusted legal and escrow professionals to support due diligence, contract review, secure deposits, and a clear closing process in Costa Rica.
03 International Buyer Support
Whether you are buying from Canada, the United States, Europe, or already visiting Costa Rica, our team provides clear communication and guidance adapted to your needs as a foreign buyer.
04 Remote Purchase Guidance
For buyers who are not in Costa Rica full-time, we help coordinate virtual property reviews, documentation steps, advisor communication, and purchase support from abroad.
05 Retirement Lifestyle Orientation
We do not only show properties. We help you evaluate access to healthcare, airports, shopping, restaurants, services, beach proximity, community, and daily lifestyle.
06 End-to-End Guidance
From your first consultation to area selection, property review, legal coordination, and closing support, we guide you through a structured and informed buying journey.
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Tell us what you are looking for, and our team will help you identify the right area, property type, and next steps based on
your retirement, lifestyle, and investment goals.
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LOCATIONS
Liberia Office
Do It Center, Liberia
Brasilito Office
Brasilito, Guanacaste
Serving international buyers across Guanacaste:
Liberia / NYA, Brasilito, Tamarindo, Papagayo, Playas del Coco, Flamingo, Potrero, and surrounding areas.
CONTACT
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+506 4010-3673
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
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