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 November 2026, across 297 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡191,820,000

≈ $417,000

That is a property of 220 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡104M and ₡385M.

Based on 239 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡75,000,000

43 listings

Quoted in dollars

$475,000

196 listings

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

46% more expensive than the national average

Price per built m²: ₡945,454
Published in the last 30 days: 12
Listings quoted in dollars: 82%

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Price trend for houses in Guanacaste

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
October 2026	₡187M	236	460
November 2026	₡192M	239	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. The line only joins comparable months: when the number of listings moves by more than 20% from one month to the next, it starts again.

Rental prices

Median rent

₡897,000 /month

≈ $1,950

That is a property of 185 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡500k and ₡1.2M.

Based on 58 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡475,000 /month

13 listings

Quoted in dollars

$2,300 /month

45 listings

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

8% more expensive than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡4,530
Listings quoted in dollars: 78%
Gross rental yield: 5.6% 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
Nandayure ₡1.3M/m²

Sale ₡446M 6 listings
Hojancha ₡1.2M/m²

Sale ₡140M 6 listings
Santa Cruz ₡1.1M/m²

Sale ₡246M Rent ₡1.1M 172 listings
Carrillo ₡923k/m²

Sale ₡92M Rent ₡874k 25 listings
Nicoya ₡724k/m²

Sale ₡140M Rent ₡490k 29 listings
Tilarán ₡605k/m²

Sale ₡259M 6 listings
Liberia ₡585k/m²

Sale ₡143M Rent ₡1.2M 34 listings
La Cruz ₡526k/m²

Sale ₡60M Rent ₡475k 5 listings
Cañas ₡500k/m²

Sale ₡57M 6 listings
Bagaces ₡409k/m²

Sale ₡90M Rent ₡275k 6 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

San José Heredia Alajuela Cartago Puntarenas Limón

Prices for other property types in Guanacaste

Apartment prices 80 listings

Sale ₡161M Rent ₡375k /month
Lot prices 314 listings

Sale ₡73M Rent ₡150k /month
Farm prices 228 listings

Sale ₡270M Rent ₡1.4M /month
Commercial space prices 27 listings

Sale ₡170M Rent ₡1.2M /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 ₡191,820,000. Most are offered between ₡103,500,000 and ₡384,750,000, based on 239 active listings.

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

The median rent for houses in Guanacaste is ₡897,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡500,000 and ₡1,150,000, based on 58 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Guanacaste?

The median price per built square metre for houses in Guanacaste is ₡945,454, 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, ₡191,820,000, and the price per square metre, ₡945,454. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Guanacaste are offered between ₡104M and ₡385M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Guanacaste?

The gross rental yield in Guanacaste is around 5.6% a year: the median rent is ₡897,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡191,820,000. 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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