THE DISTRICT JOURNAL · MARKET
Pinilla: investing on the North Pacific with golf, beach and forest
A planned oceanfront community in Guanacaste, with a golf course, an international resort and neighbourhoods with their own identity.
DISTRICT · October 28, 2026
Guanacaste is the region that has grown most in luxury residential tourism in Costa Rica, and Hacienda Pinilla is one of its most complete projects: roughly 4,500 acres with miles of coastline, tropical dry forest, an 18-hole golf course and the JW Marriott Guanacaste.
A neighbourhood for every style
Within Pinilla you will find lots and homes on the golf course, villas around lakes, beachfront residences near Playa Avellanas and small communities with concierge services. Each has its own design and maintenance rules, which protects long-term value.
On the coast, the difference between a good and a great investment usually lies in the community: rules, services and scale.
Who it makes sense for
For those seeking a second home with resort services, families planning long stays, and investors who value the area's vacation-rental demand. Liberia International Airport is just over an hour away, with direct flights to North America.
Before you buy
Confirm whether the property is titled or within the maritime zone, review the community fees and bylaws and, if you plan to rent, ask for real occupancy figures. At DISTRICT we guide you through each of those steps.
