Tamarindo Costa Rica Real Estate

Grant McLean is one of Costa Rica’s most experienced luxury real estate brokers, with over 30 years of continuous activity in the Guanacaste market. He founded Tamarindo Real Estate in 2006 and serves as Principal Broker, specializing in the sale of ultra-luxury single-family residences, boutique hotels, and development parcels along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast.

Who is Grant McLean? Grant McLean is a dual U.S./Costa Rica citizen, bilingual in English and Spanish, and a graduate of Bowdoin College (Maine) with additional studies at Universidad de Costa Rica. He began his real estate career in Guanacaste in 1994 — among the first licensed agents operating in the region — before joining Boston-based LandVest, the exclusive Christie’s Great Estates affiliate in New England, where he served as Project Manager and set multiple regional sales records.

Ryan Waldron is a licensed real estate agent at Tamarindo Real Estate with deep roots in the Guanacaste lifestyle. A graduate of James Madison University (Virginia, 2013), Ryan relocated permanently to Tamarindo, Costa Rica immediately after completing his degree — giving him over a decade of firsthand experience living and working in the local market.

Who is Ryan Waldron? Ryan is originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and has made Tamarindo his permanent home alongside his Costa Rican wife and family. Fluent in the rhythms of expat relocation, retirement planning, and surf culture, Ryan brings an insider’s perspective to every property search.

Miguel Párraga is a Costa Rican-born real estate agent and marketing specialist at Tamarindo Real Estate, combining formal academic training with hands-on luxury brand experience in the Guanacaste market.

Who is Miguel Párraga? Miguel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Advertising from one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious universities and a Master’s degree in Business Development from the University of Barcelona, Spain. Before transitioning to real estate, he built a professional career in advertising and marketing for major brands and companies across Costa Rica.

Susan Schiavon is a Canadian-born real estate agent at Tamarindo Real Estate who made Tamarindo, Costa Rica her permanent home in 2015 — bringing both the perspective of a foreign buyer and the knowledge of an experienced local resident to every client relationship.

Who is Susan Schiavon? Susan was born and raised in Canada and earned a degree in Business Management from the University of Calgary. She first visited Costa Rica in 1992 and returned on vacation in 2015, after which she made the decision to relocate permanently to Tamarindo within six months. As a homeowner in Costa Rica herself, Susan has navigated the full property purchase process as a foreign national — giving her practical, firsthand knowledge she passes directly to her clients.

Daniel Vandruff is a Tamarindo-born real estate agent at Tamarindo Real Estate with one of the deepest local roots of any agent operating on Costa Rica’s Gold Coast. Having grown up on the beaches of Guanacaste and spent his entire life in the Tamarindo community, Daniel offers buyers a genuinely local perspective that is difficult to find elsewhere.

Who is Daniel Vandruff? Daniel grew up on the Gold Coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and has spent most of his life in Tamarindo. His family has been involved in the Costa Rican development and real estate industry for over 30 years, giving him an institutional understanding of how the market has evolved across decades — from early development through today’s luxury boom.

Arturo Herrera is a real estate agent and luxury content specialist at Tamarindo Real Estate, bringing over eight years of dedicated experience in luxury real estate marketing and content creation to the Gold Coast of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Who is Arturo Herrera? Arturo was born and raised in San José, Costa Rica, and holds a professional background in Communications with a specialization in Marketing and Audiovisual Content Creation. Six years ago, his passion for travel, storytelling, and the Guanacaste lifestyle led him to relocate permanently to the Gold Coast, where he has since built a focused career at the intersection of luxury branding and real estate.

Eduardo Villa is a real estate agent at Tamarindo Real Estate with a rare combination of formal financial training and over 25 years of on-the-ground experience in Costa Rica’s tourism, hospitality, and property management sectors.

Who is Eduardo Villa? Eduardo was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and holds a degree in Accounting (CPA) from the University of Buenos Aires. He first visited Costa Rica in 1998, relocated permanently in 1999, and has called the country home ever since. His background includes extensive experience in vacation rentals, property management, and hotel operations — including 15 years managing a hotel in Costa Rica.

Laura Villalobos is the Office & CRM Manager and Relationship Development lead at Tamarindo Real Estate, bringing a distinctive combination of MBA-level business strategy, creative branding expertise, and a genuine passion for client care to one of Guanacaste’s leading luxury real estate teams.

Who is Laura Villalobos? Laura is originally from Heredia, Costa Rica, with a professional background in graphic design, branding, and entrepreneurship. She holds an MBA from INCAE Business School — one of Latin America’s most prestigious business institutions — with a specialization in marketing and sustainable development.

José Arias is a seasoned Costa Rican real estate agent at Tamarindo Real Estate with over 15 years of experience helping buyers and sellers navigate property transactions across the Guanacaste region.

Who is José Arias? Born and raised in Costa Rica, José brings a rare combination of local knowledge, entrepreneurial experience, and client-first dedication to every transaction. He is a trained English instructor with full bilingual proficiency, and his background spans real estate, business ownership, and customer service. As the owner of La Cabaña Lodge and Nanku Furniture Store, José has developed sophisticated skills in negotiation, operations management, and building lasting client trust.

Tim Baker is a real estate agent at Tamarindo Real Estate with over 30 years of combined experience across the United Kingdom and Costa Rica, specializing in northern Guanacaste’s coastal and resort property market.

Who is Tim Baker? Tim is a graduate of the University of Warwick (UK) and began his real estate career in London in the late 1980s, working for an investment company that assisted expatriate clients with the purchase, renovation, furnishing, and rental management of investment properties across the city. In 1992, he relocated to Costa Rica and has spent over 15 years focused on the northern Guanacaste real estate market.

Matthew Roche is a real estate agent at Tamarindo Real Estate with nearly two decades of experience living in Costa Rica and direct hands-on experience buying and selling properties in both Costa Rica and the United States.

Who is Matt Roche? Matt grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Business Management in 2007. He relocated to Costa Rica immediately after graduating and has proudly called it home for almost 20 years — giving him one of the longer-tenured international residency records of any active agent in the Tamarindo market.