House and home prices in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Prices for houses and homes in Guanacaste, including houses in gated condominiums, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 286 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡186,875,000

≈ $406,250

That is a property of 222 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡113M and ₡371M.

Based on 236 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡75,000,000

39 listings

Quoted in dollars

$456,000

197 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

44% more expensive than the national average

Price per built m²: ₡931,110
Published in the last 30 days: 10
Listings quoted in dollars: 83%

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Price trend for houses in Guanacaste

Month	Median sale price	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡157M	525
September 2026	₡180M	525
October 2026	₡187M	460

Each month uses its own exchange rate: when a large share of the supply is quoted in dollars, a move in the colón also moves this line.

Rental prices

Median rent

₡839,500 /month

≈ $1,825

That is a property of 178 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡500k and ₡1.2M.

Based on 50 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡462,500 /month

12 listings

Quoted in dollars

$2,295 /month

38 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

About the same than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡4,167
Listings quoted in dollars: 76%
Gross rental yield: 5.4% a year

Twelve months of the median rent over the median sale price. They come from two different sets of listings, so this compares areas rather than describing any one property: it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.

Prices for houses by canton in Guanacaste

Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.

Abangares ₡1.3M/m²

Sale ₡129M 2 listings
Hojancha ₡1.2M/m²

Sale ₡55M 5 listings
Nandayure ₡1.2M/m²

Sale ₡202M 7 listings
Santa Cruz ₡1.1M/m²

Sale ₡232M Rent ₡1.1M 164 listings
Carrillo ₡923k/m²

Sale ₡90M Rent ₡874k 26 listings
Nicoya ₡782k/m²

Sale ₡152M Rent ₡446k 29 listings
Liberia ₡552k/m²

Sale ₡143M Rent ₡1.2M 31 listings
Cañas ₡500k/m²

Sale ₡57M 6 listings
La Cruz ₡500k/m²

Sale ₡60M Rent ₡475k 3 listings
Tilarán ₡460k/m²

Sale ₡299M 7 listings
Bagaces ₡409k/m²

Sale ₡90M Rent ₡275k 6 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

San José Alajuela Heredia Cartago Puntarenas Limón

Prices for other property types in Guanacaste

Apartment prices 78 listings

Sale ₡161M Rent ₡375k /month
Lot prices 298 listings

Sale ₡73M Rent ₡150k /month
Farm prices 222 listings

Sale ₡272M
Commercial space prices 22 listings

Sale ₡181M Rent ₡989k /month
Office prices 1 listings

Rent ₡690k /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Guanacaste?

The median sale price for houses in Guanacaste is ₡186,875,000. Most are offered between ₡112,700,000 and ₡370,875,000, based on 236 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in Guanacaste?

The median rent for houses in Guanacaste is ₡839,500 per month. Most are offered between ₡500,000 and ₡1,150,000, based on 50 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Guanacaste?

The median price per built square metre for houses in Guanacaste is ₡931,110, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in Guanacaste?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡186,875,000, and the price per square metre, ₡931,110. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Guanacaste are offered between ₡113M and ₡371M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Guanacaste?

The gross rental yield in Guanacaste is around 5.4% a year: the median rent is ₡839,500 per month and the median sale price is ₡186,875,000. It is a reference for comparing areas rather than the return on any one property, since it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.

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