Discover Las Catalinas: A Luxurious Gated Community

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Welcome to Las Catalinas, a gated community in Guanacaste that stands out not just in Costa Rica, but across the tropics. Las Catalinas is a masterpiece of urban planning, showcasing remarkable architectural design that respects the natural landscape and celebrates outdoor living.

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Situated along Playa Danta and extending into Playa Dantita, this beachside community is ideally located just north of Playa Potrero and Playa Flamingo, and south of Playas del Coco. This prime location offers a perfect blend of convenience and seclusion.

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Uniquely, Las Catalinas is Costa Rica’s only car-free community. Residents enjoy pedestrian-friendly streets and pathways, with community parking and valet services available for those who own cars. The design ensures that each street ends with a scenic view, and almost every window frames a tropical vista.

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Las Catalinas evokes the charm of an Old-World Mediterranean village, adapted for the tropical environment and modern lifestyles. If you seek a luxurious and eco-conscious community in Costa Rica, Las Catalinas should top your list.

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Las Catalinas at a Glance

Las Catalinas, located on Playa Danta and Playa Dantita, is a meticulously planned and unique beach community. With car-free streets and a picturesque setting, it combines Mediterranean lifestyle with tropical beauty, offering access to over 1,000 acres of tropical dry forest for hiking, mountain biking, and running.

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Amenities Include:

• 24/7 Gated Security

• Beach Club with ocean-view pools, a restaurant, and a cocktail bar

• Private Events Pavilion

• Exercise Room

• Pedestrian-Only Streets

• Extensive biking, hiking, and running trails

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Las Catalinas embraces a new definition of “the good life,” fostering a genuine sense of community and connection with nature. The community’s amenities include nature trails, clean beaches, and a walkable Beach Town where neighbors know each other by name.

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Beach Town Village

At Las Catalinas, the Beach Town Village, or downtown, is designed for leisure and community. It features car-free streets perfect for wandering, with parks, plazas, and ocean views. Residents can enjoy various restaurants, shopping options, a day spa, an outdoor exercise gym, and Pura Vida Ride, an outfitter for outdoor activities.

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Las Catalinas Beach Club

Perched above Playa Danta, the Beach Club offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It’s a hub for dining, healthy living, and socializing, featuring a 25-meter lap pool, lounging pool, hot plunge pool, kid’s play pool, ample pool lounge furniture, a family-friendly restaurant, a cocktail bar, a private events pavilion, and a fitness center.

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Nature Trails

Las Catalinas boasts one of Costa Rica’s best trail systems, with 26.1 miles of world-class hiking, mountain biking, and running trails. These trails wind through tropical dry forests, offering ocean views and glimpses of local wildlife, including monkeys and deer.

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Mountain Biking Trails

Mountain biking enthusiasts can enjoy 13.7 miles of single-track trails suitable for all skill levels. Pura Vida Ride provides bikes, tours, and maintenance services.

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Community Parking and Valet Service

While Las Catalinas is car-free, residents have access to a community parking lot with valet service. This ensures convenience for those with cars, providing easy access to nearby attractions and facilities.

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Residential Communities

Las Catalinas consists of two phases: Beach Town and El Prado. Beach Town spans 21 acres of beachfront, offering a walkable lifestyle with friendly neighbors and proximity to plazas, parks, restaurants, and shops. El Prado, the second phase, covers 60 scenic acres with hillside views, pedestrian streets, a Central Park, and classic architecture.

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Architectural Excellence

Las Catalinas features award-winning architecture that blends tropical and traditional styles. Designed to be pedestrian-friendly, the community takes inspiration from Old World living and adapts it for the modern tropics. In 2020, Las Catalinas won two Urban Guild Design Excellence Awards for its innovative design and community planning.

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Commitment to Sustainability

Las Catalinas is built for people, not cars, creating a sustainable community that preserves the surrounding tropical dry forest. The compact design reduces the carbon footprint and enhances walkability, making it a truly unique and eco-friendly gated community.

Welcome home to Las Catalinas, where luxury, community, and nature come together in perfect harmony.

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