Puerto Viejo
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The Caribbean Coast Is Costa Rica's Last Cheap Beach. It's Cheap for a Reason.
Puerto Viejo and the Talamanca coast sell for a fraction of Guanacaste prices, and after twelve years in this country I can tell you exactly where that discount comes from.
Jul 14, 2026
5 Costa Rica Beach Towns That Are Still Affordable in 2026 (And What They Don't Tell You)
Tamarindo hit a median of $520,000. Santa Teresa is averaging over $2 million. Here are five towns where you can still get in without selling a kidney — and the real tradeoffs for each.
Jun 14, 2026