In Costa Rica, properties located within the Maritime Zone (the first 200 meters from the high tide line) are typically concession properties, meaning they are leased from the government rather than fully owned. However, a rare exception exists for properties registered before 1973. If a property within the first 50 meters was titled before that year, it holds a full title, allowing for 100% ownership just like properties outside the Maritime Zone.
Less than 5% of beachfront properties in Costa Rica are titled. Most of them are within the Tamarindo area. This is a unique opportunity for complete ownership, as concession properties within the Maritime Zone cannot be converted to titled properties.