Puntarenas Province South
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Annual revenue (actual)
₡13.5m
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
36%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡95,752
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↑1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡28,211
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Puntarenas Province South market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +₡57,912,606 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| TV | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡7•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡5•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +₡3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (5.8 nights)
1 bedroom (5.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
Studio (4.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 139)
3 bedrooms (CRC 89)
2 bedrooms (CRC 51)
1 bedroom (CRC 28)
Studio (CRC 23)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (55%)
Independent hosts (45%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Puntarenas Province South market averaged 2,389 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 41% over two years.
An average Puntarenas Province South listing earns CRC9.7M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC34.0M, while low-performing listings earn CRC2.8M.
Average occupancy in Puntarenas Province South is 24%, producing RevPAR of CRC21K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Puntarenas Province South, at CRC27.1M.
Rules vary across Puntarenas Province South. Uvita: Lenient. Municipal permit and tourism license theoretically required. Minimal enforcement, most hosts operate without permits. Few restrictions. Dominical: Lenient. Tourism license from ICT recommended, municipal permit exists. Very light enforcement, many operate informally without issues. Ojochal: Lenient. Similar to Uvita - permits exist but rarely enforced. Small community, minimal oversight of rentals. Quepos: Moderate. Tourism license and municipal permit required. Somewhat more enforcement than beach towns, but still inconsistent. Many operate without full compliance. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Puntarenas Province South Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 11%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (97%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+104%), Bbq (+70%), Gym (+66%).
Average daily rate in Puntarenas Province South is CRC111K, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Puntarenas Province South book an average of 39 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 15% higher than weekday occupancy.
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