Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
THE LOCATION
Las Catalinas incorporates the principles of New Urbanism where human connection and
environmentalism are priorities in the design. This concept is accomplished with public plazas,
automobile-free streets, shopping boulevards, restaurants, work/study spaces, and
marketplaces. Without cars filling the streets, Las Catalinas’ residents enjoy an old-time sense of
community, a rarity today.
Because Las Catalinas was designed at scale for biking and walking, homes and buildings
efficiently use space and topography. A walk through town may render thoughts of Antigua in
the Caribbean, Casco Viejo in Panama, or Vernazza on the Italian coastline. Of the 1,200 acres
encompassing Las Catalinas, only 200 acres are planned for development. The remaining 1000
acres of forest are home to exotic birds, howler monkeys, iguanas, and the odd wild cat.
Within the reserve, you’ll find thirty-five kilometers of hiking paths and varying degrees of
mountain bike trails offering panoramic ocean views. If you’re into water recreation, you’ll love
the crystalline waters offshore for snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, bodysurfing,
and more. Las Catalinas is an outdoor athlete’s sanctuary with multiple yearly events that get
the whole town involved.
THE PROPERTY
This thoughtfully designed studio is located in the heart of the Las Catalinas Beach Town,
offering a rare opportunity to own in one of Costa Rica’s most vibrant and walkable coastal
communities. Just a short stroll from the beach, cafés, restaurants, wellness spaces, and
boutique shops, the residence blends modern comfort with an effortless seaside lifestyle.
The studio features an open-concept layout with clean architectural lines, quality finishes, and
abundant natural light, creating a welcoming and functional living space. Ideal as a personal
beach escape or an income-producing investment, it is set in a highly sought-after location
where everything is accessible on foot.
This studio captures the essence of coastal living in Las Catalinas—where beach days, sunset
walks, and an active social scene are part of everyday life.
