Quebrada Honda, Nicoya, Costa Rica Real Estate

Quebrada Honda, Nicoya, Guanacaste real estate covers the fourth district of the canton of Nicoya, in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It has the postal code 50204 and an area of 109.2 km² (42.2 sq mi). The pack lists no properties for sale right now, so this guide explains the zone itself. Buyers here usually look at land and rural property, and a purchase is best treated as a long-term investment.

No property types are listed for sale at the moment, so what follows describes buyer profiles in general terms, not a current offer. A district of this size, with many named villages, tends to suit people who want a lot to build a home or a rural property. Others buy to rent out later, which counts as investing and needs a realistic look at access and demand.

When listings appear, this page shows them above, with the types for sale and market data once there are enough of them.

The pack shows no property types listed for sale in this district at present, so there is nothing specific to compare yet. Once listings appear, the types will show at the top of the page.

Whatever the type, look at the same basics: the condition of any structure, legal access to the property, water supply, and any recurring fees. Ask for each of these in writing and compare them against what you see on site.

The district sits in Guanacaste, in the northwest of Costa Rica, and it is coastal. The canton seat, Nicoya, is 25.5 km (15.8 mi) away in a straight line. Downtown San José is 136.3 km (84.7 mi) away in a straight line. The nearest airport in the pack is Daniel Oduber International Airport (LIR), 52.4 km (32.6 mi) away in a straight line.

Guanacaste has a marked dry season and a rainy season, which is worth remembering when you visit a property.

• Run a title search at the National Registry (Registro Nacional) to see the owner and any mortgages, liens or annotations.
• Confirm that the registered survey plan (plano catastrado) matches the title and the boundaries, size and access on the ground.
• Request a land-use certificate (uso de suelo) from the Municipalidad de Nicoya, plus the zoning plan if one exists.
• If you plan to build, get written water availability (AyA or the local ASADA) and confirm electricity. Building permits come from the municipality.
• Because the district is coastal, check whether the land falls inside the maritime-terrestrial zone (Law 6043): the first 50 metres are public and the other 150 are only granted as municipal concessions.
• Check property tax (Law 7509) and municipal services are paid up to date.

The district borders Mansión and San Antonio, and also Bagaces (canton of Bagaces) and Porozal (canton of Cañas). The official neighbourhood is Tortuguero. Villages include Botija, Caballito, Copal, Embarcadero, Loma Bonita, Millal, Paraíso, Paso Guabo, Pochote, Puerto Moreno, Roblar, San Juan, Sombrero, Sonzapote and Tres Esquinas.

Real travel time depends on the hour and the state of the road, so drive the route yourself before deciding.

A purchase usually starts with a local agent who knows the area, then a Costa Rican notary who handles the transfer. The transfer is done by public deed and pays the transfer tax (Law 6999), so ask for the full closing-cost breakdown before signing. Compare prices for similar properties before making an offer.

Foreigners can own titled property in Costa Rica with the same rights as citizens (Article 19 of the Constitution), with the exceptions the law sets. Agencies and agents with listings in the zone appear further down this same page.