South of bustling Tamarindo, Playa Avellanas offers a quiet mix of seclusion and convenience. Here, you’ll discover a delicate lifestyle balance: not overdeveloped but not too secluded, either, Playa Avellanas is a perfect choice for people who crave a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle paired with one of the best surfing beaches in the country, a handful of great dining options, and gorgeous beaches.

While many think of Playa Avellanas as synonymous with the upscale gated community of Hacienda Pinilla, that’s only half true: While Hacienda Pinilla extends into sections of Playa Avellanas, there’s plenty of playa that resides outside Pinilla, too. And there, you’ll find a multicultural community that loves great food and even greater surf. In addition to Hacienda Pinilla, Playa Avellanas is also home to the Enclave at Avellanas gated community. 

Prices start around $100,000 for building lots and homesites; $160,000 for condos and townhomes; and $300,000 for single-family homes and villas. Luxury properties start at around $850,000.