Top 6 Surf Resorts for Sale Right Now: Mentawai, Siargao, Nicaragua, Peru and Panama

Every surf resort from our "Top 6 Surf Resorts for Sale" post in one place, from a freehold villa in the Mentawai Islands to a $2.5M oceanfront hotel in Peru. Tap any listing for photos, full details and to contact the seller.

Surf Resorts for Sale: How to Buy a Surf Resort, Lodge or Island (2026 Guide)

Buying one of the surf resorts for sale in Indonesia, the Philippines, Fiji or the Caribbean means buying a seasonal business, a boat operation and a land structure all at once. Here is how to value one, how foreigners can hold it legally, and what to check before you wire a deposit.

Pavones, Costa Rica Real Estate: Buying Near One of the World's Longest Lefts (2026 Guide)

Pavones sits at the end of the road on Costa Rica's southern Pacific, in front of one of the longest left point breaks on earth. Here is what buyers need to know in 2026 about the wave, the villages, access, the area's complicated land history, the maritime zone, prices and due diligence.

Mexico Surf Real Estate by Town: La Saladita, Troncones, Cerritos, Puerto Escondido & More (2026)

A town-by-town guide to Mexico surf real estate, starting with La Saladita and Troncones and running through Michoacán, Colima, Oaxaca and both coasts of Baja. For each town: the wave, the season, the nearest airport, what property costs and what can go wrong.

El Salvador Beach Real Estate: Houses, Land & Investment Property on the Surf Coast (2026 Guide)

El Salvador has gone from a surfers' secret to one of the most talked-about beach markets in Latin America. Here is how the surf coasts compare, what foreigners can own, what buying and renting actually cost, and what to check before you send money in 2026.

Resorts for Sale in Costa Rica: A 2026 Buyer's Guide to Surf Hotels, Lodges and Eco-Lodges

Thinking about buying a surf hotel, resort or eco-lodge in Costa Rica? Here is how to compare regions, read the numbers, check licenses and maritime zone status, and avoid the mistakes that sink small hospitality buyers.

Buying Property in Costa Rica as an American: The Surf & Beachfront Buyer's Guide (2026)

Americans can own titled property in Costa Rica on the same terms as Costa Ricans, but the first 200 meters of beach follow very different rules. Here is how surf and beachfront buyers get through the maritime zone, the paperwork, the costs and the choice of town.

The Best Surf Towns in the World to Live and Buy Property (2026 Buyer's Guide)

Where should a surfer actually buy? We profile 12 of the best surf towns in the world, covering the waves, the everyday infrastructure, the property picture and the ownership rules foreign buyers need to know before they sign.

Puerto Rico Real Estate for Surfers: The 2026 Guide to Buying in Rincón, Aguadilla, Isabela and Beyond

Puerto Rico is the easiest Caribbean surf market for Americans to buy in: no foreign-ownership limits, US dollars and US title insurance. But closings run through a notary under a civil-law system, beaches are public, and hurricanes, power and the 2026 Act 60 changes all belong in your due diligence.

Panama Real Estate for Surfers: The 2026 Guide to Buying Surf Property in Santa Catalina, Playa Venao, Bocas del Toro and Beyond

Foreigners can own titled property in most of Panama, but much of the best surf land is held as rights of possession, and the beach itself stays public. Here is how titles, coastal rules, taxes and visas work in 2026, and what you get for your money from Santa Catalina and Playa Venao to Bocas del Toro.

How to Evaluate a Surf Property Before You Buy: A Due-Diligence Checklist

A great wave does not make a great purchase on its own. Here is how to evaluate a surf property before you buy from International Surf Properties: how to read the surf, check the land for coastal hazards and setbacks, confirm utilities and title, and run the numbers, with a printable checklist.

Buying Surf Property in Indonesia as a Foreigner: The 2026 Guide to Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa and the Mentawais

Foreigners can't own freehold land in Indonesia, but they can legally hold surf property through Hak Pakai, a registered lease or a foreign-owned company. Here is how each route works in 2026, what the Bali crackdown on nominees and illegal villas means for buyers, and which coasts work in which season.