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Nicoya Peninsula · Blue Zone · Tambor · Costa Rica

Life in Paradise
at Los Delfines

A 134-acre gated beachfront community on Whale Bay — where scarlet macaws soar over a championship golf course and the Pacific never looks the same twice.

134
Acres
400+
Homes
360
Scarlet Macaws
6km
Private Beach
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What's Happening at Los Delfines

Stay up to date with daily events, activities and community news.

Upcoming Events
📌 Notice Board
Gate maintenance: South entrance closed Tue 8–11am
Pool hours extended to 9pm through April
New pickleball clinic every Thursday 7am
HOA meeting: April 20 · 6pm · El Rancho Terrace
April 2026
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Everything you need

Explore Los Delfines

Golf Course
9-hole championship course with 360 scarlet macaws
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Rentals
Homes & villas available from owners directly
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Events
Daily activities, yoga, pickleball & social events
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Amenities
Pool, beach, tennis, pickleball, El Rancho
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Golf Carts
Rent a cart and explore the community
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Real Estate
Homes for sale from $180K
World-class facilities

Everything you need,
surrounded by jungle

From an internationally recognized 9-hole golf course to beach volleyball at sunset — Los Delfines offers resort living every single day.

Championship Golf

9-hole course redesigned by GCSAA Class A Superintendent Ulrich Lang. English-style white-sand bunkers, narrow fairways, ocean views. Home to 360 Scarlet Macaws.

7:15am–1pm · Closed Mon
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Pickleball & Tennis

Multiple lit courts for evening play. Weekly round-robins, beginner clinics, and friendly tournaments run year-round.

Round-robin every Tuesday
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Beach Volleyball

Sand court steps from the Pacific. Informal games organically every afternoon — join in or bring your crew.

Near beach access
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El Rancho Restaurant

Beachfront Rancho with stunning ocean views. Open breakfast, lunch, dinner. Live music on weekends. Edwin and the team — famous for warm service.

Open daily · Oceanfront
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Community Pool

Resort-quality pool with aqua-fit mornings and relaxed afternoons. Flip-flops recommended — tiles get hot!

Aqua-fit Mon/Wed/Fri 8am
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Private Beach Access

6km of pristine Whale Bay. Community beach chairs, 24/7 security, sea turtle monitoring. Water taxis to Tortuga Island.

24/7 security · Sea turtle zone
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Wellness & Fitness

Yoga at sunrise, Zumba, aqua-fit. The Blue Zone lifestyle built into community DNA — movement, nature, community every day.

Yoga · Zumba · Aqua-fit
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Convenience Store

Well-stocked mini-market at the front gate — fresh produce, drinks, essentials. Tambor village 5 minutes away.

Daily hours · Gate entrance
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Farmers Market

Bi-weekly farmers markets with local Costa Rican produce, artisan crafts, and handmade goods.

Bi-weekly · Artisan fairs
Blue Zone biodiversity

Wildlife & Nature

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Scarlet Macaws

360 macaws call our golf course home — the world's only golf course macaw sanctuary.

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Howler Monkeys

Dawn chorus at 5:30am. Howler troops move through the community canopy daily.

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White-Tailed Deer

50+ deer roam freely. Most active at dusk near fairways 7 and 8.

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Sea Turtles

Olive Ridley and Leatherback turtles nest on our beach July–November.

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Exotic Birds

200+ bird species — toucans, kingfishers, herons, frigate birds.

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Caimans & More

Mangroves shelter caimans, iguanas, and amphibians. Eco-cart tours weekly.

Getting here

Transport & Arrival

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Fly to Tambor
Tambor Airport (TMU) — daily flights from San José (~$160 round trip)
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Ferry from Puntarenas
Ferry Naviera Tambor to Paquera (75 min) then 45-min drive south
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Water Taxi
Fast boats from Jacó, Montezuma, Malpaís directly to Tambor
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Private Shuttle
Door-to-ferry shuttles from San José. Community WhatsApp has trusted contacts
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Inside Community
Golf carts are the primary transport — rent from our fleet or share with neighbours
Championship Golf

Golf at Los Delfines

Our spectacular 9-hole course, originally built by the Barceló Group and redesigned by GCSAA Class A Superintendent Ulrich Lang, is one of the finest in Costa Rica — and the only golf course in the world offering sanctuary to 360 freed Scarlet Macaws.

Course details

The Course

⛳ 9 Holes · Par 36
Narrow fairways demand accuracy. English/European-style white sand bunkers. Ocean view holes. Every handicap challenged.
🕐 Tee Times
Open: 7:15am – 1:00pm daily
Special reservation: 1:00pm+
Closed: Mondays
📞 Reservations
WhatsApp / Phone: (506) 2683-0294
Alt: (506) 8721-0505
delfinesgolf@gmail.com
💰 Green Fees
Prices include cart. Credit cards accepted. Juniors under 13: free. Contact pro shop for current rates.
🦜 Scarlet Macaw Sanctuary
360 previously captive Scarlet Macaws now fly free across our fairways. 20 species of trees planted for their habitat — the only such sanctuary on any golf course in the world.
Hole by hole

Course Layout

Stay in paradise

Home & Villa Rentals

Rent directly from owners. All homes are golf-cart friendly with 24/7 security.

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Beachfront
Bayside Villa #1 – Casa de Karma
🛏 3BD🚿 3BA🏊 Pool🌊 Ocean
$350 / night · min 3 nights
Inquire / Book
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Golf View
Fairway Cottage – Hole 5 View
🛏 2BD🚿 2BA🏊 Pool⛳ Golf
$195 / night · min 2 nights
Inquire / Book
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Family Home
La Selva – Jungle Garden Home
🛏 3BD🚿 2.5BA🌴 Garden🐒 Wildlife
$225 / night · min 3 nights
Inquire / Book
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Sunset View
Ocean Dreams Villa – Hilltop
🛏 2BD🚿 2BA🌅 Sunset💨 Breeze
$185 / night · min 2 nights
Inquire / Book
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Eco Stay
Casa Verde – 2BR Eco Villa
🛏 2BD🚿 2BA🌱 Eco🔋 Solar
$165 / night · min 2 nights
Inquire / Book
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New Listing
Playa Tranquila – Townhome
🛏 3BD🚿 2BA🐾 Pet OK🚗 Parking
$210 / night · min 3 nights
Inquire / Book

💡 All rentals include amenity access · 24/7 gate security · golf cart paths · high-speed WiFi

List Your Los Delfines Home

No commission fees for community members. Listed within 24 hours.

Get around in style

Golf Cart Rentals

Los Delfines is a golf-cart community. The winding paths through jungle and fairways are best explored from behind the wheel of your own cart.

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Classic 2-Seat
$45
per day
  • 2 passengers
  • Electric · silent
  • Storage basket
  • Full charge included
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XL 6-Seat
$110
per day
  • 6 passengers
  • Gas powered
  • Large cargo bed
  • Great for groups
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Weekly Bundle
$420
7-day · 4-seat · save 20%
  • Free delivery to villa
  • Roadside support
  • Eco-tour map included
Full calendar

Events & Activities

Browse our full community calendar. Color-coded by event type.

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Live Google Calendar — updated in real time by community organizers To add the Los Delfines calendar to your own Google Calendar, click "Add to Google Calendar" below. Event organizers: contact admin@losdelfineslife.com to get posting access.
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Governance
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Live Calendar Feed

Once your Google Calendar ID is configured, the live embed will appear here — allowing community members to see real-time updates from all event organizers.

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To activate the live Google Calendar embed:

  1. Create or select a Google Calendar for Los Delfines events
  2. In Google Calendar settings → click "Integrate calendar"
  3. Copy the "Embed code" provided
  4. Share the Calendar ID with admin@losdelfineslife.com
  5. We'll replace this box with your live embedded calendar

Multiple event organizers can be given edit access — Golf committee, Wellness team, HOA, Social committee can all post directly.

Own your piece of paradise

Homes for Sale

With 400+ existing homes and 300 more planned, Los Delfines is growing. Prices start under $200K.

🌊Oceanfront
$259,000
Ocean Dreams 6 – 2BD/2BA
🏠 1,400 sq ft🏊 Shared pool
🏊Private Pool
$220,000
2BD Villa with Private Pool
🏠 1,130 sq ft⛳ Golf view
🏡Best Value
$180,000
2BD/2BA Villa – Entry Price
🏠 1,130 sq ft🔑 Move-in ready
🌴Garden Villa
$195,000
3BD Garden Villa
🏠 1,350 sq ft🌴 Tropical garden
🏠Townhome
$340,000
3BD Attached Townhome
🏠 2,260 sq ft🏊 Private pool
👑Luxury
$450,000+
Oceanfront Estate
🏠 2,800+ sq ft🌊 Direct ocean
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Rentals Permitted
Short-term rentals fully allowed. Your home generates income while you're away.
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Turnkey Packages
Furniture packages and move-in services included. No stress buying abroad.
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Financing Available
Seller financing and Costa Rican bank mortgages for qualified buyers.
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Remote-Work Ready
100 Mbps fiber, potable water, 24/7 power — luxury without the stress.
Everything you need

Services & Providers

Trusted local services recommended by the Los Delfines community.

Community Services

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Pool Maintenance
Weekly service, chemicals, cleaning
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Gardening
Tropical garden care & landscaping
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Housekeeping
Trusted cleaners for rentals & homes
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Maintenance
Plumbing, electrical, general repairs
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Golf Cart Repair
Cart service and battery care
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Transportation
Trusted drivers, airport transfers

Area Attractions

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Snorkeling Tours
Tortuga Island day trips
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Surf Lessons
Near Santa Teresa & Malpaís
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Dolphin Watching
Whale Bay boat tours
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Day Trips
Cabo Blanco, Montezuma, Cóbano
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Horseback Riding
Beach & jungle trail rides
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Sport Fishing
Pacific offshore fishing charters

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Community Hub

Chat groups, wildlife sightings, farmers markets — the heartbeat of Los Delfines.

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WhatsApp Community Groups

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Announcements

Official HOA and management news

387 members
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Beach & Activities

Tides, volleyball, turtle alerts

241 members
Golf & Pickleball

Tee times, courts, tournaments

178 members
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Rentals & Real Estate

Listings, deals, property talk

203 members
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Wildlife & Nature

Macaw sightings, eco-tours

156 members
🍽️
Food & El Rancho

Specials, live music, potlucks

211 members
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Services

Contractors, cleaners, repairs

134 members
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Travel & Arrivals

Ferry, flights, rideshare

167 members
Community feed

Recent Posts

JR
James R.
Today · 8:14am

Incredible macaw activity at hole 6 this morning! Must have been 40+ birds in the mango trees. If you haven't done a sunrise golf cart tour — do it this week. 🦜

Wildlife
SA
Sandra A. · Admin
Yesterday · 3:45pm

Reminder: Farmers Market this Saturday 8am–12pm near El Rancho. Local honey, fresh catch, handmade jewelry, and a new Tico coffee vendor. Bring reusable bags! ☕🍯

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Location
Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
Playa Tambor, Puntarenas Province
Costa Rica · Nicoya Peninsula
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Golf Course Direct
WhatsApp / Phone: (506) 2683-0294
Alt: (506) 8721-0505
delfinesgolf@gmail.com
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Community Email
admin@losdelfineslife.com
Response within 24 hours
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Golf Tee Times
Open: 7:15am – 1:00pm daily
Special reservation: 1:00pm+
Closed: Mondays
🐬 Los Delfines · Owner Portal
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Overview
📊Dashboard
📢Announcements
Community
💬Community Chat
🚗Ride Share
🛒Buy & Sell
Management
⚖️Governance
🔧Services & Issues
👥Directory
📄Documents
Dashboard
Welcome to your Los Delfines owner portal
Community Members
387
Active residents
Events This Month
24
April 2026
Open Issues
3
2 in progress
Marketplace Listings
12
Active listings
Recent Announcements
HOA Monthly Meeting — April 20
Posted April 4, 2026
Join us at El Rancho Terrace at 6pm. Agenda: road resurfacing update, pool hours extension vote, and new resident welcome.
South Gate Maintenance — April 8
Posted April 3, 2026
South entrance will be closed Tuesday 8–11am for routine gate maintenance. Please use the north entrance during this time.
Announcements
Official community announcements from HOA and management
Pool Hours Extended Through April
April 1, 2026 · Management
By popular request, the community pool will remain open until 9pm through the end of April. Regular hours resume May 1.
New Pickleball Clinic — Thursdays 7am
March 28, 2026 · Activities Committee
A beginner-friendly pickleball clinic is now running every Thursday at 7am. All skill levels welcome. Equipment provided.
HOA Monthly Meeting — April 20 at 6pm
March 25, 2026 · HOA Board
Monthly meeting at El Rancho Terrace. Topics: road resurfacing, pool hours, security updates, new resident welcome program.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins
March 20, 2026 · Nature Committee
Olive Ridley nesting season begins this month. Please avoid beach lighting after 8pm and report any nesting activity to our volunteer patrol team.
Community Chat
Topic channels for residents — real conversations, real community
Channels
#general
42 new
#golf-pickleball
8 new
#beach-activities
15 new
#wildlife-sightings
23 new
#buy-sell-free
5 new
#recommendations
3 new
#hoa-governance
1 new
#new-residents
7 new

Full chat integration coming soon. Currently redirects to WhatsApp groups.

Ride Share
Coordinate rides with neighbours to Tambor, Cóbano, Montezuma and the ferry
Available Rides
Los Delfines → Tambor Market
Tuesday Apr 8 · 9:00am · 2 seats · Maria G.
Los Delfines → Paquera Ferry
Wednesday Apr 9 · 7:30am · 3 seats · Carlos M.
Cóbano → Los Delfines
Friday Apr 11 · 4:00pm · 1 seat · James R.
Los Delfines → Tambor Airport
Saturday Apr 12 · 6:00am · 2 seats · Sandra A.
Buy & Sell
Community marketplace — furniture, appliances, vehicles, free items
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Patio Furniture Set (6pc)
$350
Villa #42 · Posted 2 days ago
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2-Seat Golf Cart (2022)
$3,200
Casa Karma · Posted 3 days ago
🌀
Ceiling Fan (54") — Free
FREE
Unit 18B · Posted today
📺
65" Samsung Smart TV
$400
Townhome 7 · Posted 1 week ago
🚲
Mountain Bike + Helmet
$180
Villa #87 · Posted 5 days ago
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Tropical Plants Bundle
$45
Casa Verde · Posted today
Governance
HOA meetings, votes, bylaws and community decisions
Upcoming Votes
🗳️ Pool Hours Extension Vote — Closes April 15
Submitted by HOA Board
Should pool hours be extended to 9pm year-round? Current vote: 47 Yes · 12 No · 8 Abstain
Meeting Minutes
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HOA Meeting Minutes — March 2026
March 20, 2026
Download
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HOA Meeting Minutes — February 2026
February 18, 2026
Download
Services & Issues
Report maintenance issues or request community services
Report an Issue
My Open Issues
Pool pump making noise — Unit 24 area
Submitted April 2 · Status: In Progress
Path light out near hole 3
Submitted March 28 · Status: Scheduled
Resident Directory
Connect with your neighbours — visible to verified residents only
MG
Maria & Carlos Garcia
Villa #12 · Full-time residents
WhatsApp
JR
James Roberts
Villa #34 · Seasonal (Dec–Apr)
WhatsApp
SA
Sandra & Tom Andersson
Townhome #7 · Full-time
WhatsApp
PL
Patricia Lemieux
Villa #56 · Seasonal (Jan–May)
WhatsApp
BN
Bob & Nancy Williams
Ocean Dreams #3 · Remote owner
Email

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Documents
HOA rules, legal documents, maps and community resources
HOA & Legal
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Community Rules & Regulations 2026
Updated Jan 2026
PDF · 2.4MB
⚖️
HOA Bylaws
Updated Nov 2025
PDF · 1.8MB
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2026 Budget & Financials
January 2026
PDF · 890KB
Maps & Community Info
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Community Map & Golf Cart Paths
2025 Edition
PDF · 4.2MB
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Beach Access Rules & Turtle Guidelines
2025 Edition
PDF · 340KB
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Approved Plant Species List
2024 Edition
PDF · 1.1MB

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