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Juan Pablo Lacayo
Real Estate Agent & Photographer · Playas del Coco, Costa Rica

Hi, I'm Juan Pablo Lacayo.

Real estate expert and photographer, bringing that storyteller's eye to buying & selling homes. Bilingual (EN/ES), serving expats and locals across Coco, Ocotal, Hermosa, Panamá & surrounding Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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About Me

Real Estate in Costa Rica, seen through a photographer's eye

I help buyers, sellers, and renters navigate the Costa Rica real estate market, with a focus on Guanacaste, using a clear, honest, hands-on approach — from the first conversation about what you're looking for, all the way through closing.

Before real estate, I worked as a real estate photographer, which taught me how to see a property the way a buyer does: the light, the layout, the story a home tells. I bring that same eye to every listing and every client relationship today.

I work with expats relocating to Costa Rica and local families alike, offering services in English and Spanish, at whatever pace makes sense for you.

Credentials

Proud to work alongside the team at Expat Properties CR, a trusted local brokerage serving Playas del Coco and the surrounding Guanacaste coast.

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Featured Listings

A few properties I'm currently working with. Reach out for full details, more photos, or a private showing.

For Sale · Price Reduced
$209,000
Tucanes #5 · Bay-view condo · Playas del Coco
2 bed1 bath65 m²
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For Sale
$190,000
Harmony Homes · Narime · Curubandé
3 bed2 bath90 m²
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More listings coming soon — reach out any time for the full, up-to-date inventory.

Side Craft
Real Estate Photography

Before I became an agent, I spent years photographing homes for listings — and I still take on photography work.

Great photos are the difference between a listing that gets scrolled past and one that gets a phone call. I offer professional real estate photography for agents, property owners, and short-term rental hosts who want their listings to actually stand out — interior, exterior, drone, and twilight shots available.

If you have a property that needs to look its best online, I'm available to shoot it — whether or not I'm your listing agent.

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How I Can Help
Services

Whether you're buying your first home in Costa Rica, selling a property, or looking for a place to rent, I can guide you through it.

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Buying a Home

Finding the right property for your budget, lifestyle, and goals — from beachfront condos to family homes.

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Selling a Property

Pricing, presentation, and marketing your property to the right buyers, with a photographer's eye for detail.

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Rentals

Short and long-term rental options for visitors, snowbirds, and new residents settling into the area.

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Property Management

Support for owners who don't live in Costa Rica full-time and need someone trustworthy looking after their investment.

Where I Work
Areas I Serve
Playas del Coco Ocotal Playa Hermosa Panamá (Coco) Sardinal Guanacaste Costa Rica
From The Blog
Guides & Local Insights

Notes on buying, selling, and living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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Moving to Costa Rica: What Expats Need to Know

A practical rundown of what to expect when relocating to Guanacaste — visas, cost of living, and getting settled.

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Playas del Coco Real Estate Market Guide

What's driving prices in Coco right now, and what to look for whether you're buying or selling.

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Renting vs. Buying in Guanacaste

How to think through the decision if you're not sure yet whether to commit to owning property here.

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Get In Touch
Let's Talk

Looking to buy, sell, or rent in Guanacaste, Costa Rica — or need a property photographed? Reach out, no pressure.

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