Pacifico condos in Playas del Coco are in a prime location on the Papagayo Gulf on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. They are popular for second homes and rentals, as well as having some year round residents. The gated community is beautifully landscaped with staff that maintain it daily. The Lifestyle condos are 2 and 3 story buildings surrounding multiple swimming pools on relatively flat ground. The Clubside condos are 3 and 4 story buildings on the hillside, with covered parking underneath. Some of these have ocean views. There are also a few townhouses. Owners also have a membership in the Pacifico Beach Club which offers beach, pool, fitness center, spa and a restaurant. Free golf cart shuttles run between Pacifico and the Beach Club.

Right outside the staffed entrance gate to Pacifico is an Auto Mercado supermarket, some shops and offices, and a variety of restaurants. You can walk or drive down Coco’s main street to the Beach Promenade. The newly expanded Liberia Cost Rica airport (LIR) with direct flights from several US cities, Canada and Germany, is just 30 minutes away. The new CIMA hospital is along the way as are various doctors, dentists and clinics.

Resale condos at Pacifico currently start at $215,000 furnished. We’ve been watching prices go up this year, so don’t wait too long to buy yours!

Pacifico Lifestyles condo

Here are some condos currently available at Pacifico, a gated community in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Lifestyles condos (as pictured here):

1 bedroom, furnished, $225,000
2 bedrooms, from $230,000 unfurnished to $275,000 furnished
3 bedrooms,  from $250,000 to $350,000 furnished

Clubside Condos:

2 bedrooms, from $200,000 to $285,000 furnished

This gated community is convenient to shopping and restaurants, included Pacifico Beach Club membership with golf cart shuttle service to the Beach Club.  Just 20 minutes from Liberia (LIR) International Airport.

Contact The Simms Team at ALVA International, Inc. for more information on these properties.

Lazy River pool at Pacifico condos

The developer of Pacifico in Playas del Coco in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica has announced another building in the Lifestyles section of the gated community of Pacifico. They are offering this as “pre-construction” but that isn’t as pie-in-the-sky as it sounds. Several of the Lifestyle buildings have been completed over the last couple of years; the roads and swimming pools are in. In fact, the building they’re offering, Building 6, is actually “up”, too. It’s what’s considered a grey building – i.e., the walls are up (as are the internal structural walls) but the building doesn’t yet have a roof, windows, or interior finishing.

The 3 story building will have 14 units, ranging in price from $195,000 for a 1 bedroom unit to $275,000 for a 3 bedroom unit. Construction is planned to start when all 14 units are under contract. Each unit will have ceramic tile floors throughout and the kitchen will have a refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and granite counters.

What does this have to do with getting 10% interest? The developer of Pacifico is agreeing to credit the buyer with 10% interest from the time of deposit receipt until closing.   A 10% deposit is due upon signing the contract; an additional 10% upon notice of construction commencement; and an additional 5% upon roof completion.

Check the Pacifico website and contact The Simms Team at ALVA International for more information on Pacifico and other Costa Rica properties.

Clubside Condos at Pacifico in Playas del Coco Guanacaste Costa Rica

There are two closeout condos at Clubside  in Pacifico, the developer announced today. Both are 3 bedroom 2.5 bath units with 1,728 sq ft. One is priced at $215,250 and the other at $217,000.

Pacifico is a gated community in Playa del Coco in Guanacaste. There are 3 swimming pools and access to the Pacifico Beach Club nearby.

el Cubil condo Playa Hermosa

On the first beach road to Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste Costa Rica are the recently built el Cubil condos.  If you’re looking for  Green, whether in views or construction, el Cubil is a gem.  I saw photos, visited the el Cubil website and talked to people with first hand knowledge, but still wasn’t prepared to be as impressed as I was when actually toured el Cubil with Andres Morales, the architect who designed and developed the project.  There are just 14 condos, all with covered parking. The upper units have views of the Papagayo Gulf as well as the mountains. Not only does el Cubil have energy saving features, even the building orientation was chosen to take advantage of the cross ventilation. This is on the less traveled road, without sharp inclines and blind curves. You can walk to the beach and also to nearby restaurants. If you want a quiet residential area, this is it. Yet you’re only 10 minutes from the hotspots of Playas del Coco and only 20 minutes from Liberia International Airport.

The large living room windows slide back from the center in both directions, making your living room feel like a huge balcony with comfortable furnishings. That’s a great way to have the best of both worlds. The clean, crisp design is a wonderful backdrop for your customization, whether contemporary, traditional or eclectic.

The lower units ranging from 2,065 to 2,097 sq ft are now priced at $240,000. The upper units with private roof deck  are 2,739 to 2,760 sq ft and are priced at $395,000.  The penthouse with 4,237 sq ft is $595,000. For more information, floor plans and a brochure, contact Sharon Simms at ALVA International, Inc.

Pacifico condos in Playa del Coco Guanacaste Costa Rica

It’s the Green Season in Costa Rica and a great time to rent since rates are reduced from May through November.  December through April is the high season, ironically considered to be Summer, even though Costa Rica is in the northern hemisphere. That’s because it’s drier. The rest of the year, which was once called the Rainy Season, or the Dry Season, or Winter, has been creatively called The Green Season by the tourist industry. Don’t let the rain deter you, though, because even when we were there in August it wasn’t much different from Florida, with a short torrential rain in the afternoon, bracketed by sunshine mornings and late afternoons. (October, though, may be really rainy!)

Rental rates generally drop on May 1st, so it’s a good time to visit – the same beautiful weather as in January, but less people. Pictured here is Pacifico in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Now in the green season you can rent a 1 bedroom condo there for $120/night or $750/week; a 2 bedroom condo for $150/nt or $800/wk; or a 3 bedroom condo for $160/nt or $1,000/wk.  It’s a gated community within walking distance of restaurants, supermarkets and shops with a free golf cart shuttle to the Pacifico Beach Club, 5 minutes away.

At this time of year you could also rent a 3 bedroom beachfront condo in Playa Hermosa for $1,600/wk … or maybe you’d prefer a 6,500 sq ft luxury home in Monte Paraiso with a magnificent view of Papagayo Bay for $6,500/wk.

Thinking of buying in Costa Rica? This may be a great time to check it out. Call The Simms Team at ALVA International, Inc real estate with any questions

View of Playa Hermosa Guanacaste Costa Rica

Recently HouseHunters International highlighted a property search for a home near the beach in Playa Hermosa Guanacaste Costa Rica. This is one of my favorite places in Costa Rica and features three projects that I have seen on my frequent trips to Guanacaste.  The Playa Hermosa home search video is fun to watch.

The buyer in the show is looking for condos up to $500,000.  You should note that condos in Pacifico, a gated community that includes a Beach Club, are available from the $200,00s – often furnished. They lack the beautiful views of the others visited in the video, but the price and amenities often make Pacifico the chosen property.

More information on Hermosa del Mar and Pacifico.

Please contact The Simms Team of ALVA International, Inc for more information on buying properties in Costa Rica.

This attractive condo in Pacifico in Playas del Coco Guanacaste Costa Rica is furnished by Robb & Stuckey. The one bedroom unit overlooks one of the pools and has access to the $3 Million Beach Club with free shuttle service from the condo. Outside the gate is a shopping center with a new Auto Mercado supermarket and various smaller stores, and you’re within a 5 minute walk of many restaurants and shops. Contact The Simms Team or tell Michael Mills that Sharon Simms sent you!

del Pacifico - between Jaco and Quepos in Costa Rica. Homes, condos and lots.

Choosing a vacation home or a retirement home is all about lifestyle. You can read the brochures, and you can tour a property for an hour, but how do you know what it would really be like to live there? Del Pacifico wants you to find out. At various times during the year, they host prospective buyers of Costa Rica condos, lots and single family homes at their Esterillos Este development on the shores of the Pacific coast in Costa Rica.

Fly in and they’ll do the rest. You’ll stay in one of the condos – you can see the quality, hear the sound conditioning, try out the plumbing. From an early morning coffee on your balcony, listening to the birds and watching the countryside change as the sun rises to cocktails and dinner by the pool or on the beach – you’ll feel what it’s like. They even take you grocery shopping! You’ll see the entire development, by horseback if you prefer that to a van. No hard sales pitch – just a quick overview of what’s there and how it came about. Then it’s up to you to taste the lifestyle. One great benefit is meeting people who have already bought there, as well as other prospective owners – you’ll really feel part of the diverse community.

The next gathering is January 14th – 18th, 2010. Contact The Simms Team for more information – and/or scroll down the left side and click on the direct link to del Pacifico. Try it – you might like it!