Paraíso, CR
Part of the Cartago market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡4.8m
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡50,470
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡10,275
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cartago market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +₡7,010,384 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +₡6•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡6•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +₡5•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡8•••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +₡4•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡9•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡1••••••• | 🔒 ₡8•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (9.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 50)
3 bedrooms (CRC 40)
1 bedroom (CRC 27)
2 bedrooms (CRC 18)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (69%)
Professionally managed (31%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cartago market averaged 458 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 33% over two years.
An average Cartago listing earns CRC3.0M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC12.1M, while low-performing listings earn CRC1.2M.
Average occupancy in Cartago is 16%, producing RevPAR of CRC7K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cartago, at CRC5.7M.
Rules vary across Cartago. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for Cartago, San José, and Turrialba in Costa Rica. Costa Rican municipalities have varying local rules, and enforcement information isn't well-documented in available sources. I recommend contacting each municipality's planning department (municipalidad) directly or consulting a local Costa Rican attorney specializing in tourism/property law for accurate, current information on permits, restrictions, and actual enforcement practices in these specific cities. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cartago Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Parking (96%), Internet (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+115%), Bbq (+90%), Pool (+81%).
Average daily rate in Cartago is CRC58K, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in October.
Guests in Cartago book an average of 26 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 2-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 60% higher than weekday occupancy.