Gonzalo Huarcaya is a dedicated real estate professional and the founder of Terra Azul Real Estate in Costa Rica. Originally from Lima, Peru, Gonzalo attended a British school before relocating to the United States during his teenage years. He later earned a degree in Economics from Palm Beach State College, building a strong foundation for his career in real estate.
His professional background began in mortgage brokerage, where he developed valuable insight into the financial side of real estate transactions. Gonzalo later owned and operated a successful relocation company in Florida for six years, gaining extensive experience helping clients navigate the complexities of moving and settling into a new home. This experience ultimately fueled his passion for guiding people through one of the most important decisions of their lives: finding the right place to call home.
For the past eight years, Costa Rica has been his home. As Owner and Broker of Terra Azul Real Estate, Gonzalo leads his company with a transparent, client-focused approach and a commitment to results. His deep knowledge of the Guanacaste real estate market, combined with patience and strong negotiation skills, has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor for buyers, sellers, and investors throughout the region.
My partner and I were looking for the right parcel to develop a residential neighborhood. After being introduced to Gonzalo through a mutual colleague, I knew right away he was the person who could help us find exactly what we needed. I’ve spent years searching for the right development property along the Guanacaste coast, looked at countless listings, talked to dozens of agents. Gonzalo was different. He showed me everything available on the market, but more importantly, he brought me off-market options I would’ve never found without him and his network. We ended up securing a parcel that checked every box, something I had been hoping to find for a long time. Gonzalo delivered. — José
Loretta and I are retired now and ready for a change. We knew we wanted to spend part of the year in Costa Rica, but we weren’t sure where to start, or how buying a home here even worked. We found Gonzalo and explained our situation. He walked us through the entire process clearly and patiently. He’s extremely knowledgeable and was there every step of the way. We ended up finding a brand new home in Playa Grande that Gonzalo and his team had built themselves. It’s absolutely beautiful, solid construction, thoughtful details, everything we were looking for. We couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend Gonzalo and his team to anyone looking for their place in Costa Rica. — Joe & Loretta
We first explored other options, but didn’t quite find the personalized attention we were hoping for. A friend referred us to Gonzalo at Terra Azul, and after one call we knew we found the right team. We flew into Costa Rica just to find a home the whole family could enjoy, and Gonzalo and his wife Kailyn were amazing. Kailyn put together a property list that really matched what we were looking for, and we spent a few days touring with them. They’re super knowledgeable and fun to be around, just great people. We found the perfect place in an eco-friendly gated community in Avellanas. Gonzalo was a great negotiator, and Kailyn really listened to what we needed. Even after closing, they helped us with furniture and blinds, just going above and beyond. We still meet up for dinner when we’re in town. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a place in Costa Rica! — John & Jocelyn
I have beachfront property I wanted to sell, but I didn’t want it widely advertised. I care deeply about the natural beauty of Costa Rica and want to see it protected—not overbuilt. I met Gonzalo years ago while surfing, and when the time came to sell, I knew he was the right person to call. I told him I was looking for a quiet, thoughtful process, not mass exposure, just the right buyers who shared the same values. He completely respected that. Gonzalo quietly shared the listings with people he felt would be a good fit, and so far, he’s sold 2 of the 5 properties to buyers who really understand the vision. Highly recommend working with him. — Luis, San José, Costa Rica
I had been trying to sell my house on my own in Playa Grande for a few months, but it just wasn’t going the way I imagined. I posted it in one of the local Facebook groups, and the very next day Gonzalo reached out—super polite, not pushy at all—and asked if I’d like help selling it. I decided to work with him, and no joke… 7 days later my house was under contract. I was blown away! Gonzalo made the whole process easy. He’s a genuinely nice guy and really knows his stuff when it comes to Costa Rica real estate—especially in Playa Grande. Worth every penny. 10/10 would recommend. — Stacy, Colorado