​Luxurious Living at Hacienda Pinilla Gated Community - An Exceptional Community

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Hacienda Pinilla is one of the largest, most prestigious, and well-established communities in Guanacaste and Costa Rica. It offers more than just a resort experience, extending beyond its unique neighborhoods.

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Welcome to Ultimate Resort Living

This community is the pinnacle of luxury and exclusivity in Guanacaste's gated communities. It is luxurious yet homely and inviting, offering a deep dive into the life, history, and heritage of our remarkable province.

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Prime Location

Situated just south of Tamarindo on the pristine coastlines of Playa Langosta and Playa Avellana, Hacienda Pinilla spans over 4,500 acres of historic ranch land. It features Blue Flag beaches and numerous amenities, including tennis courts, hiking and mountain biking trails, a luxury beach club, and one of Costa Rica’s most scenic golf courses.

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Highlights of Hacienda Pinilla

Hacienda Pinilla’s amenities are unrivaled, making life here a true dream. Highlights include:

• A par-72, 7,200-yard championship golf course

• Tennis courts

• Horseback riding stables

• Hiking and biking trails

• Direct access to three of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the area

• One of the most luxurious beach clubs in Guanacaste, featuring an oceanfront swimming pool, restaurant, fitness center, and spa

 

Key Features

• 24/7 gated security

• Beach club with infinity-edge pool, fitness center, and restaurant

• Mike Young championship golf course

• Tennis courts

• Private hiking and mountain biking trails

• Event spaces

• Direct access to Playa Avellanas, Playa Mansita, and Playa Bonita

 

Overview of Amenities

Hacienda Pinilla is a sprawling 4,500-acre property with beachfront views and resort-style amenities, including a multi-million-dollar beach club, upscale restaurants, a renowned golf course, tennis courts, a spa, horseback stables, international luxury hotels, and miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The infrastructure provides comprehensive services to residents and visitors. Several outdoor spaces and preserves are maintained to protect indigenous fauna and flora, along with white-sand beaches offering the best sunsets in Costa Rica.

 

Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club

Nestled between ranch and sea, the spectacular beach club at Hacienda Pinilla is a standout feature. Located beachfront at Playa Avellanas, it offers access to the surf, sand, tide pools, and various amenities, including an infinity-edge swimming pool, Beach Club Bar & Restaurant, fitness center, and more.

 

Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course

The Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course is one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful and challenging courses, featuring 18 holes with up to 7,200 yards of play and views of the ocean and tropical dry forest. Designed by Mike Young, this ecological masterpiece is designated as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, recognized for its conservation efforts that include restoring natural ecosystems, protecting wildlife, and respecting the land's natural contours.

 

Tennis Courts

For tennis enthusiasts, the community offers two courts with top-quality surfaces, shaded by palms. An onsite tennis pro is available for private and group lessons, monthly events, and more.

 

Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails

Hacienda Pinilla is designed for outdoor living, with 45 kilometers of scenic routes, challenging tracks, and enjoyable rides and hikes for all levels. The trails wind through coastline, forest, and historic ranchland, with bike-friendly farm roads for easier rides.

 

Horseback Riding

Hacienda Pinilla offers 16 kilometers of horseback riding trails through coastlines, hills, beaches, and back country, reflecting the community’s ranchland heritage. Whether you're an experienced rider or a beginner, there's a trail for you.

 

Beaches

Hacienda Pinilla is home to some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches. Playa Avellanas, often cited as one of the top ten beaches in Central America, is famous for its “little Hawaii” surf break. Playa Langosta offers tree-lined sands, rocky tide pools, and occasional roaring surf. Playa Mansita, known for its quiet waves and serene landscapes, is a true escape from crowds and everyday life.

 

Residential Communities at Hacienda Pinilla

Covering 4,500 acres, Hacienda Pinilla is like a town unto itself, subdivided into several residential communities, each with unique architectural styles, private amenities, and personalities. A tour through each neighborhood is the best way to find the one that suits you best.

 

Los Malinches

This beautiful residential community features Spanish Colonial-style townhome villas that exude the charm of Guanacaste’s cattle ranches. The community boasts lush landscaping, tropical courtyards, an infinity-edge pool, and a colonial chapel, creating a picturesque and inviting ambiance.

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Reserva de Golf

Perfect for golf enthusiasts, Reserva de Golf is Hacienda Pinilla’s premier golf-front residential community. Located along holes 4, 5, and 6, residents enjoy stunning views of the golf greens and convenient access to Hacienda Pinilla’s stables, tennis courts, Beach Club, and other amenities.

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Palma Real

Named for its swaying palms, Palma Real is a beautiful retreat surrounded by tropical gardens and a peaceful lake. It consists of two smaller communities: Jardines de Palma Real, set around the gardens, and Lago de Palma Real, located by the lake. This community is within walking distance of the beach.

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Las Brisas

Las Brisas, named for its tropical breezes, is surrounded by rolling mountains and rare tropical dry forest. This setting perfectly complements its large properties, lush trees, and the renowned Hacienda Pinilla skatepark.

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Los Almendros

Living in Los Almendros (the “Almond Trees”) is a feast for the eyes with its many shades of green. Almost every inch of the view is covered in verdant hues, except to the west where the Pacific Ocean meets the shoreline of this beachfront community.

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Las Golondrinas

Situated along the scenic coast of Playa Bonita, Las Golondrinas is named after the swallows you might see here. This residential community is both oceanfront and beachfront, making it one of Hacienda Pinilla’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Properties here are seldom available.

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Avellanas

Another highly exclusive residential community in Hacienda Pinilla, Avellanas is located along the stunning Playa Avellanas. These beachfront homes and lots are rarely available due to their limited number and breathtaking surroundings, which include the Pacific Ocean, a natural wildlife preserve, and a serene estuary.

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La Dulce Vida

Meaning “The Sweet Life,” La Dulce Vida (pronounced lah dool-say vee-dah) is an exceptionally exclusive community within Hacienda Pinilla. It’s not just a beachfront community but also the smallest at Pinilla, with only two dozen homesites available.