Tagged “maritime zone”

Costa Rica Surf Towns Real Estate: Nosara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, Playa Grande and More (2026)

A town-by-town guide to buying near the surf in Costa Rica, from Tamarindo, Playa Grande and Nosara in Guanacaste to Santa Teresa, Jacó, Dominical and Puerto Viejo. For each town: the wave, who it suits, indicative 2026 asking prices, title and maritime-zone notes, water, and how far it is from an airport.

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.

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: 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.