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Azul Paraiso Vistas (Phase 2): reviews and facts
What is published about Azul Paraiso Vistas (Phase 2) in Playa Ocotal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, what official registers and other sources say, and what changed over time. Facts only, each with its source.
- Location
- Playa Ocotal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Stage
- under construction smartmoneyhomes.com
- Handover on record
- Q3 2026 smartmoneyhomes.com
- Permit or licence number
- not published
- Deposit protection
- not researched yet
- Page we read
- smartmoneyhomes.com smartmoneyhomes.com
- Last checked
- 5 Nov 2026
- Open data record
- CRI-006
In short
- Azul Paraiso Vistas (Phase 2) is listed as under construction in Playa Ocotal, Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, by Garnier & Garnier Desarrollos Inmobiliarios. smartmoneyhomes.com
- The handover date on record is Q3 2026. smartmoneyhomes.com
- No permit or licence number is published in the sources we read. azulparaiso.com
- Of 10 developer claims we checked, 3 are confirmed by a register or an independent source, 7 are not yet verified and 0 are contradicted by another source. Open data record
What is promised
As published by the developer or on listing pages, in the wording of the source.
- Price from: USD 315,000 smartmoneyhomes.com
- Units: 59 smartmoneyhomes.com
- Unit types: 2BR, 3BR smartmoneyhomes.com
- Ownership: Freehold condominium title (foreigners may own titled property in Costa Rica) smartmoneyhomes.com
- Permit authority: SETENA (environmental viability); Municipalidad de Carrillo (construction permit via CFIA APC) smartmoneyhomes.com
- Construction start: June 2024 smartmoneyhomes.com
- Handover promised: Q4 2026 smartmoneyhomes.com
- 59 residences in two buildings (20 + 39), 2BR and 3BR azulparaiso.com
- prices from USD 315,000 (Building A) and USD 439,000 (Building B) azulparaiso.com
- construction milestone tracker: structure complete, roof complete, fit-out in progress azulparaiso.com
- developer construction update May 2026 (via agent) azulparaiso.com
- delivery Q4 2026, beach club Q4 2027 azulparaiso.com
- rental market figures: 68-78% occupancy, ADR USD 320-550 (market data, not guaranteed) azulparaiso.com
Delivery and delay record
Every dated promise we found, how it changed and whether the date has passed. Status rules: promise tracker.
- Handover or completion: Q3 2026 date passed, not done
developer or listing page, copy of 5 Nov 2026 (SHA-256 cc30fea90572baa1) · Earlier dates on record: Q4 2026 (31 Oct 2026) smartmoneyhomes.com - Construction start: H1 2024 date passed, no evidence either way
our research record of 31 Oct 2026 smartmoneyhomes.com
Permits and licences
- No permit or licence number is published in the sources we read.
- No SETENA, CFIA or municipal permit number on the project site or agent update. azulparaiso.com
Live check in the official registers
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| Check | Public | Who confirms it | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit or licence number | no | not published | No SETENA, CFIA or municipal permit number on the project site or agent update. azulparaiso.com |
| Deposit protection | no | not published | Nothing published on how deposits are held. azulparaiso.com |
| Construction progress | yes | stated only by the developer | Project site milestone tracker (structure and roof complete, fit-out in progress); developer update quoted in Smart Money Homes post of 21 May 2026: concrete and steel framework complete, MEP and glazing under way, first deliveries late Q3 2026. azulparaiso.com |
| Floor or site plans | no | not published | Renders and building descriptions only; no unit floor plans found. azulparaiso.com |
| Developer track record | yes | confirmed by an independent source | El Financiero (27 Jun 2013) reported Garnier & Garnier opened Azul Paraiso phase 1 with 28 luxury condos; Revista SUMMA (Apr 2024) lists Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique and Zona Franca La Lima; developer site says 40 developments. azulparaiso.com |
| No guaranteed returns | yes | stated only by the developer | Market occupancy and ADR ranges shown as Guanacaste data; 'guaranteed' appears only for water supply, not for returns. azulparaiso.com |
Developer claims we tested
| Claim (source wording) | Result | Checked against | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnier & Garnier is the developer and delivered Azul Paraiso phase 1 (28 condos) | verified | independent | elfinancierocr.com |
| Phase 2 has 59 apartments in two towers | verified | independent | revistasumma.com |
| Phase 2 construction to start H1 2024 | verified | independent | revistasumma.com |
| Structure and roof complete; fit-out in progress | not verified yet | azulparaiso.com | |
| Delivery end of 2026 (first deliveries late Q3 2026 per May update) | not verified yet | smartmoneyhomes.com | |
| 60% of residences sold | not verified yet | azulparaiso.com | |
| Prices from USD 315,000 / 439,000; resale-style uplift claims to USD 525-559k | not verified yet | smartmoneyhomes.com | |
| Potable water connection granted by local ASADA | not verified yet | azulparaiso.com | |
| Garnier & Garnier has developed 1,735,500 m2 since 1996 | not verified yet | inversioninmobiliariacr.com | |
| Short-term rentals allowed from day one | not verified yet | azulparaiso.com |
What changed, with dates
- No dated change recorded yet.
- Fingerprint of the developer page text on 5 Nov 2026: SHA-256
cc30fea90572baa1.... Anyone can check it on kolaboro.com/verify. kolaboro.com/verify
Public reports
What public sources report, with the link. We list reports; we do not judge the developer.
- No reports of disputes, regulator action, stoppages or financial difficulty found in the sources we read.
About the developer
- Founded: 1996 smartmoneyhomes.com
- Head office: San Jose, Costa Rica smartmoneyhomes.com
- Legal entity: Garnier & Garnier Desarrollos Inmobiliarios smartmoneyhomes.com
- Projects delivered: 40 smartmoneyhomes.com
- El Financiero (27 Jun 2013) reported Garnier & Garnier opened Azul Paraiso phase 1 with 28 luxury condos; Revista SUMMA (Apr 2024) lists Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique and Zona Franca La Lima; developer site says 40 developments. smartmoneyhomes.com
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Buyer reviews
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Questions buyers ask
Is Azul Paraiso Vistas (Phase 2) legit?
Kolaboro does not label projects or developers. What the public record shows: No permit or licence number is published in the sources we read. Of 10 developer claims we checked, 3 are confirmed by a register or an independent source, 7 are not yet verified and 0 are contradicted by another source. The handover date on record is Q3 2026. No reports of disputes, regulator action, stoppages or financial difficulty found in the sources we read. Check the sources on this page and ask the developer for documents before paying.
When will Azul Paraiso Vistas (Phase 2) be delivered?
The handover date on record is Q3 2026.
Who is the developer of Azul Paraiso Vistas (Phase 2)?
Garnier & Garnier Desarrollos Inmobiliarios, according to the sources listed on this page.
Does Azul Paraiso Vistas (Phase 2) have a permit or licence?
No permit or licence number is published in the sources we read.
Are there reviews of Azul Paraiso Vistas (Phase 2)?
There are no verified buyer reviews yet. Buyers who prove their purchase can submit one; it is published after moderation.
Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. Pages we read are fingerprinted and kept by date.
- smartmoneyhomes.com https://smartmoneyhomes.com/azul-paraiso-construction-update-may-2026/
- azulparaiso.com https://azulparaiso.com/
- revistasumma.com https://revistasumma.com/garnier-garnier-mas-de-25-anos-de-exito-empresarial/
- elfinancierocr.com https://www.elfinancierocr.com/negocios/proyecto-azul-paraiso-abre-puertas-de-su-primera-e...
- garnier.cr https://www.garnier.cr/
- inversioninmobiliariacr.com https://www.inversioninmobiliariacr.com/es/noticias/noticias-nacionales/item/3407-30-anos-...
Last checked 5 Nov 2026. How we collect data: data policy. Facts quoted from sources are shown in the language of the source.