27 Cartagena
7-bedroom beachfront estate in Las Catalinas, Guanacaste
About This Property
27 Cartagena is a Spanish Colonial estate in Las Catalinas, the car-free beach town on Guanacaste's Gold Coast. Conceived by Jorge Letelier of Letelier & Rock Design, it spans 11,577 sq ft over three levels and offers seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. It is sold turnkey and fully furnished.
The home is decorated with authentic 18th-century artifacts and antiques. Reclaimed 18th-century flooring from a Guatemalan church, ceramics from Portugal and Italy and rare Coralina stone from the Dominican Republic give each room real depth and character.
Set on an elevated beachfront parcel, the house overlooks the Pacific, with views across white-sand Playa Danta to the Pitaya Islands. Direct beach access and spectacular sunsets are part of everyday life.
Outside, a saltwater infinity pool with transparent glass walls appears to float above the landscape, and an integrated jacuzzi invites evening relaxation. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with a Wolf 60-inch stove and a Sub-Zero refrigerator.
Distinctive, richly detailed and ready for immediate occupancy, 27 Cartagena is a rare luxury estate in one of Costa Rica's most unusual communities.
Key Features
- Beachfront
- Saltwater Infinity Pool
- Spanish Colonial Design
- Turn-Key Furnished
- Direct Beach Access
- 3 Levels
The Neighborhood
Las Catalinas is a masterpiece of intentional community design—a car-free beach town that feels both cosmopolitan and intimate. Built from scratch on authentic Mediterranean principles, every residence here opens onto walkable boulevards lined with plazas, galleries, and locally-rooted businesses. The architecture is unmistakably upscale yet restrained, with warm stone facades, generous courtyards, and rooftop terraces that frame the Pacific sunset. This is sophisticated living without pretense.
The rhythm of life here centers on human connection. Mornings bring locals to Las Catalinas Beach Club, where the water is gentle and the atmosphere refined. Afternoons drift into the neighborhoods' many plazas, where the Santarena Hotel's restaurants become natural gathering points for conversation and wine. The trail system that winds through and above the development connects residents to secluded viewpoints and the unspoiled coastline beyond. Las Catalinas has curated an experience: luxury that feels earned, not performed.
Investment Potential
Las Catalinas represents a rare asset class in Costa Rica—a master-planned, car-free resort community with strict design controls and a proven hospitality partner (Santarena). The removal of vehicular traffic and high design standards have created natural scarcity and price stabilization. Short-term rental demand is strong among high-net-worth travelers seeking authentic luxury over resort anonymity; comparable properties here see 60-70% occupancy even in green season, with nightly rates commanding premium pricing. The community's limited buildable inventory and strong international branding suggest long-term appreciation potential, particularly as ultra-high-net-worth buyers discover alternatives to traditional resort markets. Most owners here treat properties as lifestyle assets first, with rental income as a secondary benefit—this ownership psychology typically supports values over time.
Nearby Amenities
- Las Catalinas Beach Club—private beach access with full restaurant and bar service
- Santarena Hotel & Restaurant—upscale dining and cultural events within walking distance
- Tamarindo's dining scene—about 50-minute drive to Fuego Brew Co., Nogui's Café, and Dragonfly Bar & Grill
- Las Catalinas Gallery Row—local art galleries and design studios integrated throughout the town
- Playa Langosta—pristine, uncrowded beach south of Tamarindo, about 1 hour by car
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve—about 3 hour 20 minute drive for adventure and nature tourism
- Playa Avellana—consistent beach breaks about 1 hour south
- International Airport Liberia (LIR)—about 1 hour 10 minute drive
- Wellness & yoga studios—integrative health services within community
- High-end boutique shopping—curated retail throughout the pedestrian zones
- Tamarindo nightlife—nearby but separate, preserving Las Catalinas' peaceful character
