Designed by the acclaimed Costa Rican architectural firms of Zurcher Arquitectos and Green Plan, Cerro Grande Estates on Costa Rica’s prized North Pacific coast now offers two- and three-acre lots in a secure, gated community in harmony with the natural topography. Within a 20-minute radius of this Guanacaste development one can find fine dining and shopping of all kinds in Tamarindo, horseback riding, hiking, sport fishing, surfing at Playa Grande, diving/snorkeling and golf. Liberia International airport is just an hour away, and it is an easy 300-yard walk to the Pinilla Academy Pre-Kinder to 12th Grade international school scheduled to open in September 2007.

Sixteen lots in Phase 1 are now available. Each of Cerro Grande's planned 80 home sites takes advantage of ocean or valley views, forested canopy, wide-open rolling equestrian fields or an exclusive sanctuary. The master plan includes paved roads, jogging and walking paths, horse riding trails, parks, green zones and other amenities such as an administrative building, a large community center including a restaurant and bar, kids and teen play areas, a barbeque and an irrigated community orchard.

LOCATION: Near Playa Avellanas and Hacienda Pinilla, and just 20 minutes south of Tamarindo on Costa Rica’s North Pacific coast.

PRICE: Between $97,000 and $250,000 per lot, depending on view, location and size

For more homes and properties in Guanacaste, see Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort and Community