Las Catalinas is a thoughtfully designed, pedestrian-oriented beach town on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste. Built around walkable streets, plazas, natural beauty, and everyday convenience, it offers a distinctive coastal lifestyle where residents and visitors can move easily between home, beach, dining, fitness, and recreation without relying on a car.
Inspired by New Urbanism principles and Mediterranean hill towns, Las Catalinas blends architecture, nature, and community into one of the most unique residential destinations on Costa Rica's North Pacific coast.
A walkable seaside town with a strong sense of design, community, and connection to the outdoors. Las Catalinas is built for people who value convenience, beauty, and an active lifestyle, with beaches, trails, restaurants, and gathering spaces woven into the rhythm of daily life.
Life in Las Catalinas centers around movement, nature, and ease. Mornings might begin with a swim or kayak at Playa Danta, coffee in the village, or a trail run through the hills. Days are shaped by beach time, fitness, social connection, and the ability to move through town entirely on foot.
Las Catalinas is not a traditional Costa Rican beach town, nor is it built around driving from place to place. Buyers looking for a spread-out community, large lots, or a more conventional town layout may find the experience here very different.
Real estate in Las Catalinas includes condominiums, townhomes, and single-family homes, with options ranging from lock-and-leave residences near the beach town core to homes in newer hillside areas with added privacy and views.
The ease of walking everywhere, the beauty of Playa Danta, the energy of the town centre, and the seamless blend of beach living, architecture, and outdoor adventure.
Las Catalinas is organised around two primary residential zones, both integrated into the larger town and sharing the same walkable philosophy.
The original core of Las Catalinas, centered around Playa Danta and the pedestrian village. Homes here offer immediate access to beaches, plazas, dining, and shops — all within a short walk.
Property Type: Condominiums · Townhomes · Homes
Setting: Beachside · Pedestrian village core
Best For: Buyers who want maximum walkability
Access: Immediate beach and town access
The expanding residential area that introduces more homesites, hillside residences, scenic pedestrian streets, and community green spaces such as Central Park. Follows the same walkable philosophy with added privacy.
Property Type: Homesites · Hillside Residences
Setting: Hillside · Central Park · Pedestrian streets
Best For: Buyers wanting more space and privacy
Atmosphere: Walkable · More residential
Start with a morning swim or kayak at Playa Danta, grab a coffee or green juice at Pots & Bowls, explore the trail network on foot or by bike, and enjoy yoga or fitness classes in town. End the day with sunset cocktails or dinner at Casa Chameleon for panoramic coastline views.
