**In alignment with public health recommendations, Special Places managed properties are taking measures which include enhanced cleaning and disinfection procedures** Hacienda Paraíso in Flamingo is a stunning 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath beachfront mansion, just a few steps from the surf. One of only three homes right on the white-sand Flamingo Beach, Hacienda Paraiso is a palatial space where all bedrooms have private baths, TVs and their own Café Britt espresso machines, and all but one have private balconies. The huge, oceanfront patio has an infinity pool with Venetian tile and a hot tub, a big barbecue and icemaker and outdoor dining for eight. The kitchen has black granite counters, Viking appliances and a pantry. The living room, under a sky-high cane ceiling, has a big TV and antique-style coffee table. The home is decorated throughout with striking photography depicting Costa Rican nature. Unobstructed Ocean Views and Breezes The ocean-facing glass doors fold away to let in the cool breeze, and when the sun goes down next to the picturesque islands of Brasilito Bay, it sets the water on fire. Four bedrooms have plush king-size beds, one has a queen,

Flamingo Flamingo is a high-end beachfront community notable for its dazzling ocean views and the beautiful, hilly peninsula that juts out into the Pacific, separating Playa Potrero from Playa Flamingo. Flamingo is home to a wide array of stunning homes and vacation rentals, as well as humbler lodging options, and it has restaurants, grocery stories, banks and other conveniences. Construction began in December 2019 on a state-of-the-art marina that is expected to lead to an economic boom in this already prosperous town. Other recent developments here include the opening of the 360 Splendor del Pacifico luxury condominiums on the very top of the North Ridge, plus the rebranding of the all-inclusive Flamingo Beach Resort as a Margaritaville, inspired by the lyrics and laid-back lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett. Good restaurants in town include the Coco Loco, a beachfront eatery known for its coconut drinks and standout cuisine; Marie’s, a reliable standard with a long and enticing menu; Angelina’s, featuring fine Italian dining in an elegant environment; and several options at the Margaritaville, including the 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill. Flamingo was largely developed by foreigners, and it lacks the traditional Costa Rican downtown with a soccer field plaza, church and school. The heart of town is an upscale commercial plaza with stone steps, fountains, restaurants and shops. Farther away on the road to Brasilito, you’ll find smaller restaurants, hotels, banks, a Comaco hardware store, the Jungle Gym fitness center, and the upscale grocery store Super Massai. Flamingo is more or less the centerpiece of a beautiful coastline stretching from the Reserva Conchal resort in the south to the Las Catalinas resort in the north, with the more traditional Costa Rican towns of Brasilito and Potrero in between. Flamingo is within easy striking distance of several dazzling beaches, including Conchal, Flamingo, Potrero, Penca, Prieta, Sugar and Danta. Playa Flamingo, situated between Playa Brasilito and Playa Potrero, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Sunsets are viewable from most areas of the beach year round, and the white sands reflect the colors of the sunsets providing endless photo opportunities. Rarely crowded, Playa Flamingo emanates both relaxation and the playfulness of the area. Pura Vida, (pure life) is a way of life with the Costa Rican people. The town of Flamingo, just a 5 minute walk, offers a variety of restaurants and shopping opportunities. Neighboring towns also provide high end restaurants as well as local cuisine for an opportunity to mix with the locals. Liberia airport is a 45 minute drive, and many other beaches are a 5 to 30 minute drive. In this area of Guanacaste, have your camera ready as you never know when you will cross paths with an iguana, sea turtle, howler or white face monkey, flock of rose colored spoon bill birds, a rodeo or a local festival.