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Our Featured Properties

Our Featured Properties
Active Back On The Market
La Libertad Peninsula Papagayo, CR Listing FBR-100
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$7,800,000
Beds3 Baths3.5 sq. ft7,158 sq. m.6,947
Active
Casa Puma Peninsula Papagayo, CR Listing OL-AT-01
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$7,500,000
Beds6 Baths6.5 sq. ft9,738 sq. m.5,018
Active
W Residence 10 Reserva Conchal, CR Listing FBR-437
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$5,150,000
Beds4 Baths5 sq. ft9,687 sq. m.1,803
Active
Casa Chameleon Residences House 4 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-354
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$4,800,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft5,126
Active
Casa Todo Bien & Guest House Playa Flamingo, Southridge, CR Listing FBR-430
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$4,400,000
Beds5 Baths7 sq. ft7,500 sq. m.1,604
Active Price Drop
Casa Chameleon Residences House 2 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-353
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$4,360,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft5,126
Active Price Drop
Casa Chameleon Residences House 1 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-312
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$4,150,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft5,212
Active Price Drop
Casa Alegria – 2 Paseo Miraflores Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-409
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$3,990,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft5,000
Active
Villa Esperanza Beachfront Playa Negra, CR Listing FBR-453
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$3,659,000
Beds5 Baths5 sq. ft6,000
Active
Drift Away Lodge Playa Avellanas, CR Listing FBR-227
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$3,500,000
Beds8 sq. ft90,632
Active
Casa Las Brisas Playa Flamingo, CR Listing FBR-131
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$3,299,000
Beds5 Baths4.5 sq. ft4,650 sq. m.500
Active Price Drop
Casa Chameleon Condominiums C-603 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-380
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$2,900,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft3,437
Active
Casa Miramar Lot #35 Mar Vista, Playa Flamingo, CR Listing FBR-223
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$2,890,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft7,800 sq. m.5,093
Active
Colores del Pacifico Playa Flamingo, CR Listing FBR-415
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$2,850,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft4,306 sq. m.2,340
Active Back On The Market
Villa Sueños, Los Almendros #66 Hacienda Pinilla, CR Listing FBR-393
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$2,688,000
Beds4 Baths5.5 sq. ft7,588 sq. m.2,012
Active
Casa Artistica, Llama Del Bosque #30 Reserva Conchal, CR Listing FBR-425
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$2,500,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft3,200 sq. m.1,055
Active
Casa Olas, Las Ventanas #110 Playa Grande, Las Ventanas, CR Listing GL-SPB-73
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$2,295,000
Beds6 Baths5.5 sq. ft5,000 sq. m.2,124
Active Price Drop
Casa Chameleon Condominiums A-601 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-374
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$2,200,000
Beds3 Baths3.5 sq. ft2,832
Active
Flamingo Marina Lot Playa Flamingo, CR Listing FBR-003
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$2,200,000
sq. ft2,566
Active Price Drop
Casa Chameleon Condominiums A-501 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-375
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$2,000,000
Beds3 Baths3.5 sq. ft2,832
Active
Casa Miraflores, Reserva De Golf #94 Hacienda Pinilla, CR Listing FBR-358
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$2,000,000
Beds4 Baths5.5 sq. ft6,500 sq. m.2,459
Active Price Drop
Casa Chameleon Condominiums C-403 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-382
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$2,000,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft3,437
Active
Peninsula Double Penthouse #62/63 Playa Langosta, CR Listing FBR-301
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$1,900,000
Beds5 Baths5 sq. ft5,200
Active Price Drop
Casa Chameleon Condominiums C-303 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-351
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$1,900,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft3,437
Sold
Villa Amar, # 303 Peninsula Papagayo, CR Listing FBR-305
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$5,800,000
Beds8 Baths10 sq. ft5,285
Sold
El Alma Peninsula Papagayo, CR Listing FBR-094
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$4,700,000
Beds3 Baths3.5 sq. ft12,648 acres1
Sold
Castello Pacifico Playa Flamingo, CR Listing GL-CP-01
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$4,600,000
Beds4 Baths5.5 sq. ft12,900 sq. m.5,103
Sold
Casa Crystal, Modern Oceanfront Estate Home Langosta, CR Listing GL-BB-34
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$3,500,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft6,000 sq. m.2,100
Sold
Senderos Homesite 19E- Horizon Luxe Tamarindo, CR Listing GL-BB-58
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$3,450,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft5,866 sq. m.1,504
Sold
Casa Pristine 506 Las Ventanas, Playa Grande, CR Listing GL-DC-02
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$3,200,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft4,670 sq. m.692
Sold
Ocean Front Parcel Tamarindo #1 Tamarindo, CR Listing GL-BB-12
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$3,000,000
sq. m.2,100
Sold
Tamarindo Park Lot 35 Casa Momon Tamarindo, Tamarindo Park, CR Listing GL-PD-117
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$2,849,000
Beds4 Baths4 sq. ft6,060
Sold
Casa Cinco Vistas Playa Flamingo, CR Listing FBR-249
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$2,470,000
Beds6 Baths8 sq. ft5,500 sq. m.2,216
Sold
Senderos Collection Home 2E Tamarindo, Senderos, CR Listing GL-BB-44
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$2,300,000
Beds5 Baths4.5 sq. ft4,696 sq. m.1,527
Sold
Senderos Homesite 27E – Luxury Hideaway Tamarindo, CR Listing GL-BB-57
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$2,200,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft3,745 sq. m.1,448
Sold
Beachfront Playa Potrero Lot GG1, Oceanfront Paradise Playa Potrero, CR Listing FBR-388
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$2,000,000
sq. m.3,601
Sold
The Palms Villa #7 Playa Flamingo, CR Listing GL-CD-06
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$2,000,000
Beds2 Baths2.5 sq. ft2,200
Sold
Casa Anana Mar Vista, CR Listing GL-CD-08
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$1,995,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft2,507 sq. m.5,017
Sold
Lantana Residence 420174 Las Catalinas, CR Listing GL-RJ-89
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$1,950,000
Beds3 Baths3.5 sq. ft2,777
Sold
Casa Reflection, Golondrinas #47 Hacienda Pinilla, CR Listing OL-DQ-01
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$1,950,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft5,834
Sold
El Tesoro Lot #12 Tamarindo, El Tesoro, CR Listing GL-AB-03
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$1,900,000
sq. m.7,147
Sold
Casa Estrella, Los Almendros #41 Hacienda Pinilla, CR Listing OL-DQ-02
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$1,840,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft5,705 sq. m.2,267
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Symbiotica Mar Vista, Flamingo, CR Listing GL-SPB-22
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$3,800,000
Beds5 Baths7.5 sq. ft11,300 sq. m.5,000
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Leona Hotel Tamarindo, CR Listing OL-BS-01
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$3,300,000
Beds10 Baths10 sq. ft5,393 sq. m.1,500
Active Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Ohana Beachfront Playa Negra Playa Negra, CR Listing GL-LG-07
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$2,995,000
Beds5 Baths4 sq. ft5,285 sq. m.2,120
Active Sale Pending
(under contract)
Tamarindo Park Lot 48 Casa Pochote Tamarindo, Tamarindo Park, CR Listing GL-PD-012
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$2,900,000
Beds4 Baths4 sq. ft4,730
Sale Pending
(under contract)
La Vista Diria Tamarindo C37 – 7th flr -PH Tamarindo, CR Listing OL-MR-05
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$2,539,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft3,527
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Villa Malinche 2 Reserva Conchal, CR Listing GL-CS-01
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$2,250,000
Beds5 Baths5.5 sq. ft5,920 sq. m.690
Price Drop Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Chameleon Condominiums C-503 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-381
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$2,100,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft3,437
Coming Soon
La Jolla Lot C Mar Vista, Playa Flamingo, CR Listing GL-LM-13
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$1,895,000
Beds5 Baths5 sq. ft4,500 acres2,023
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Malibu Mar Vista, Playa Flamingo, CR Listing GL-SPB-59
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$1,750,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft5,980 sq. m.5,706
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Altabella Hacienda Pinilla, CR Listing GL-AB-08
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$1,590,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft7,535 sq. m.2,023
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Chameleon Condominiums B-502 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-378
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$1,500,000
Beds2 Baths2.5 sq. ft1,978
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Marina Brisas Mar Vista, Playa Flamingo Listing GL-SPB-60
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$1,495,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft2,390 sq. m.5,018
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Tamarindo Park Lot 47 Casa Madroño Tamarindo, Tamarindo Park, CR Listing GL-PD-080
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$1,450,000
Beds4 Baths4 sq. ft4,730
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Chameleon Condominiums B-402 Las Catalinas, CR Listing FBR-349
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$1,390,000
Beds2 Baths2.5 sq. ft1,978
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Bosques De Pinilla Lot #15, Model Home B Hacienda Pinilla, CR Listing GL-RW-24
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$1,265,000
Beds4 Baths4.5 sq. ft3,692 sq. m.928
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Las Mareas Villa #3, El Tesoro Tamarindo, CR Listing GL-ARB-01
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$1,200,000
Beds3 Baths3.5 sq. ft2,799
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Lantana Residence 420292 Las Catalinas, CR Listing GL-RJ-98
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$1,200,000
Beds2 Baths2 sq. ft1,884
Sale Pending
(under contract)
Casa Celaje – Dos Ríos 26 Dos Rios, Mar Vista, Playa Flamingo, CR Listing GL-GB-01
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$1,150,000
Beds3 Baths3.5 sq. ft2,000 sq. m.1,206

Meet The Team

Meet The Team
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Melanie Engel
CEO / BROKER / OWNER
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Dr. Michael Engel
Co-OWNER FLAMINGO BEACH REALTY
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Braeden Engel
BROKER ASSOCIATE
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Ben Engel
PROPERTY MANAGER / FINANCE MANAGER
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Marien Campabadal
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Monica Carvajal
SHOWING AGENT
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Jose Andrés Camacho
SHOWING AGENT
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Kenneth Freitas
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
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Pablo Cardoza
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
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Manny Sepe
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
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Mariela Fletes
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
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Christian Porras & Mike Avey
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
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Chantal Batter
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
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José Tobares
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
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Kali Engel
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
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Alvie Amon
ADMIN MANAGER / MARKETING SPECIALIST
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Maria Sheila Rabor
PERSONAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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Isabelle Munsayac
LEAD MANAGER / TOUR COORDINATOR / PERSONAL ASSISTANT
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Arvin Enriquez
LEAD ASSISTANT / TOUR COORDINATOR
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Danielle Daria
MARKETING ASSISTANT
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Jay Andrada
TRANSACTION COORDINATOR

Popular Communities

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My name is Patrick A. Budin. I am a 66 year old retired United States Navy Commander 0-5. I spent 31 years service in United States Navy traveling and living abroad. I have chosen Costa Rica to be my final home. I have been coming to Costa Rica since...

Patrick A. Budin – Commander United States Navy, Retired

Just closed on our Surfside Towers Condo in Playa Potrero. Thanks to Melanie Engels of Flamingo Beach Realty for bringing us to, and leading us through the buying process. Can’t wait to enjoy, and have others enjoy this gem! If you’re looking ...

Randy and Diane Niemczyk

Melanie helped us with two transactions and was very pro-active with both. She went the extra mile to find the right property that met our needs. It happened to be under construction which made it more complicated, but she helped us through what a...

Greg Salley

Melanie was such an asset during our “from a distance” home purchase – She was honest and forthright and enabled us to purchase a beautiful 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home in our desired neighborhood ALL BY VIDEO! yes, by zoom and video she handled a...

Michael Diaz

We are extremely grateful and feel very blessed to have Melanie in our lives. While that may seem to be a strong statement to use for your real estate agent, you will understand our feelings once you get a chance to meet and work with Melanie and her...

Katee Gebo

After a 6 month search with no luck in finding a long term rental home for my family, a friend recommended I call Melanie Engel. I sent a text her way, and within minutes, she called me, and had me scheduled to look at 3 homes. She was very know...

Sarah & Jason Gross

Gaynor and I just want to thank you so much for working so hard to find a rental for us. We have dealt with many realtors in the past and you surpass them all, especially with your level of customer service, and the fact that you get back to your cli...

Bruce and Gaynor Nilsson

Dealing with Melanie Engel from Flamingo Beach Realty has been an overall delight! We first discovered Melanie when we Googled realty companies in Costa Rica’s Gold Coast. Flamingo Beach Realty’s website stood out from the competition with its ex...

Cheryl Proctor

Melanie is an outstanding realtor. She knows the market and the business like no other. Additionally, she is responsive and an excellent communicator, often answering questions I have asked about properties within minutes of my request. I have purc...

Bryan Radabaugh

I started working with Melanie Engel at Flamingo Beach Realty because I found their website very easy to use. I liked the way the section on Condos for Sale could sort by location, neighborhood, and price. After I downloaded a brochure on the listing...

Janna Forsgren

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There is no place on earth quite like Costa Rica and owning property here will fulfill dreams of a lifetime. Meet Melanie Engel who brings over 30 years of business experience to the Costa Rican real estate market. Melanie relocated to Playa Flamingo in 2014 from Canada with her family and quickly became one of the leaders in the area, specializing in the beach communities along the Gold Coast of Guanacaste.

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