As seen in the Winter 2002 Edition

Playa Conchal Resort
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

Play along the Pacific Ocean on a Robert Trent Jones II-
designed course and savor the lush Costa Rican landscape.

Description: Set on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Playa Conchal Resort is an upscale resort and private, gated golf course community with two miles of beach, complete resort amenities and a world-class, R.T. Jones II-designed, ocean-side golf course.

Nearest Airport: Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, 45 minutes; Tamarindo airstrip, 15 minutes, which serviced by smaller planes from the capital city of San Jose

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Amenities: Robert Trent Jones II, par 72 golf course, clubhouse with BBQ area, swimming pool, landscaped gardens with fountains; 2.2 miles of unspoiled beach, ecological walking trails; complimentary access to hotel tennis courts, spa, pool and Jacuzzi, and 11 restaurants and bars

Real Estate: Single-family homes, townhouses & condominiums, ranging from $250,000-$450,000

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Imagine seeing howler monkeys from the tee box of a Robert Trent Jones II-designed, ocean-side golf course, watching exotic birds in their natural habitat and enjoying spectacular, rainbow-colored  tropical fish right off your own two-and-a-quarter-mile beach. That's just the beginning of life in this magical resort community located in Costa Rica on one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Central America

The Playa Conchal golf course is lush and green year 'round.

Called Playa Conchal Resort, the property is located in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica on its northern Pacific coast, just minutes away form the tourist beach towns of Flamingo and Tamarindo. It is easily accessible by air from San Jose to the Tamarindo Airport, just a 10-minute drive from the southwest. 

Exotic fish are right at your doorstep.

The 2,300-acre (930 hectare) property occupies a stunning stretch along more than two miles of Costa Rican coastline accentuated by a rocky peninsula with steep undulating topography. A white, sandy beach more than a mile long offers magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean and is one of the site’s primary attributes. 

The Melia Playa Conchal Hotel Resort offers golf and ocean views.

A steep ridge more than 390 feet above sea level cuts across the center of the property from east to west. Its northern slope offers spectacular ocean views over the all-suite Melia Playa Conchal Hotel Resort and Garra de Leon Golf Course, which runs along the eastern portion of the beach. 

Melia Playa Conchal Beach & Golf Resort
Melia Playa Conchal Beach & Golf Resort is a five-star vacation getaway is generally recognized as the most luxurious resort in Central America and offers 308 spacious and luxurious villa suites and two master suites. The guest room suites are situated in 39 two-story villas of eight units each. 

All suites have an ocean-view terrace, elegant living room area, central air conditioning, lavish bath with fully mirrored dressing room, satellite TV, DD telephone, fully stocked mini bar, ceiling fans, hair dryer and deluxe amenities.

The largest free-form pool in Central America.

The free-form swimming pool is the largest in Central America and is accompanied by a giant Jacuzzi. The resort's Spa commands a sweeping view of the golf course as does the terrace of  your suite. There are also four lighted tennis courts and an activities center where players are matched up with opponents or partners.

Sport fisherman will think they have arrived at heaven's gates at Melia Playa. Sailfish, black and blue marlin, Mahi-mahi and countless other species abound in these Pacific waters where more then 80 world records have been broken.

Sport fishing in the blue Pacific waters is a popular pastime.

And you'll never have trouble finding something exciting to eat. There are11 restaurants and bars, offering everything from a light snack by the pool to Costa Rican, Italian, Spanish, freshly caught seafood specialties and the finest international cuisine in the region. At night try the Disco Club & Casino.

Ocean-View Golf by Robert T. Jones II
The Robert Trent Jones II-designed Garra de Leon ( Lion‘s Paw ) Golf Course is the heart of the Melia Playa Conchal Beach & Golf Resort. Jones fulfilled his goal of creating another masterpiece, one that blends harmoniously into the natural Costa Rican countryside. 

Sun is plentiful and so are monkeys and other wildlife.

The course can be challenging enough from the back tees (7,080 yards) to host a professional event, but one that the resort guests will enjoy from the other three or four sets of tees, ranging from 5,446 to 6,624 yards. 

With panoramic views of the blue Pacific waters from many of the holes, the course meanders on spacious fairways through rolling hills with sun-drenched fairways bordered by native forests--keep an eye out for  monkeys, brightly colored native birds, iguanas and other wildlife. 

In addition, there are enough lakes and ravines to put a premium on accurate approach shots to large Bermuda greens manicured just like those at the best country clubs in the USA. 

Careful attention has gone into preserving and enhancing the native forest and mangulars. Several lagoons and lakes have been created to enhance the golfing experience as well as serve as a filtration system for the golf course runoff. The seasonal breezes will dictate your club selection and provide you with an ever-changing challenge. 

Condominiums are tucked in along the fairway.

Real Estate Options
Playa Conchal Resort is also a gated-community that offers an extensive collection of residential choices--single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums--all constructed to the highest standards. The townhouses and condos in Phase 1 will have magnificent views of the sunny third and fourth fairways of the Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf course, the five-star Playa Conchal Resort and the Pacific Ocean.

Playa Conchal provides all the amenities that you would ever need or want. It is secluded, yet accessible, only 45 minutes from Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia or 15 minutes from Tamarindo airstrip, which is serviced by smaller planes from the capital city of San Jose. 

The master plan calls for a small “boutique” hotel to be built on the point of the peninsula, an ideal place to view the sunsets. Custom single-family homes, featuring traditional Costa Rican architecture derived from colonial Spanish models, are planned at the foot of the peninsula. There will be walking trails where residents can enjoy vistas of the Pacific.

The hotel has a commanding view of the Robert Trent Jones II course.

All residences will benefit from the features noted below and have access to a wide selection of recreational amenities, including the Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf course, clubhouse with BBQ area, swimming pool, landscaped gardens with fountains; two-plus miles of unspoiled beach, ecological walking trails; complimentary access to hotel tennis courts, spa, pool and Jacuzzi, and 11 restaurants and bars.

General residential features include ocean and golf course views, 24-hour, guard-gated entry, professionally maintained landscaping and decorative concrete-tile driveways & parking areas

Residential exterior features include:

• Spanish Colonial architecture
• Pacific Ocean and golf views
• Tile Roofs
• Decorative Wall Tiles
• Ample Balconies and Terraces
• Eco-friendly Systems

National parks reflect the country's wide biodiversity.

Interior features include:

• 2 to 4 Bedroom Floor Plans
• 2 to 4 Bathrooms
• Ceramic Tile Floors with Decorative Rims
• Vaulted Ceilings
• Ten-foot Ceilings
• Crown Mouldings
• Designer Lighting Fixtures
• Central Air Conditioning
• Pre-wired Multiple Phone Jacks, Cable TV, Electrical and Security
• Ceiling Fans    

For More Information
For more information, call 011-506-654-4734.

About Costa Rica
More than one million tourists visit Costa Rica each year, drawn by its impressive scenic beauty, consolidated system of protected areas, social and political stability, high educational levels, and its efficient infrastructure and services. 

Located in Central America on an isthmus teeming with wildlife, Costa Rica covers only .03 percent of the surface of the planet, yet has an amazing 6 percent of the world's biodiversity.

All of this is offered in a territory of only 42,000 square miles, surrounded by both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and at a distance from each other of only three to four hours by land or 45 minutes by air.

Banks and Money
There is an ample selection of state and private banks in San Jose, the capaital, and at least one major bank in every large town. The official currency of Costa Rica is the colon, but US dollars are accepted in most hotels and restaurants. US dollars and traveler's checks can be changed in banks and hotels. Major credit cards are widely accepted, and cash advances can be obtained in San Jose.

The country's strategic position in the heart of the western hemisphere and the Government's positive attitude towards new business transactions, plus its infrastructure, access to international markets, and  quality and cost of labor, have made Costa Rica an attractive place to establish commercial operations.

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How to Get There
Playa Conchal is located in the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica on the northern Pacific Coast, just minutes away form the tourist beach towns of Flamingo and Tamarindo. 

The site is accessible by air travel from San Jose to the Tamarindo airport, a 10-minute drive from the southwest. 

The Daniel Oduber International Airport in the city of Liberia to the east is a 45-minute drive. It takes approximately 3 to 4 hours of a beautiful scenic drive to the property from the capital city of San Jose.

Location Map, Playa Conchal Resort, Costa Rica

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