Our Services

Integrated Services, Every Phase

Papagayo Design Center is a project management, engineering & architecture, and development firm for residential, hospitality, and commercial/entertainment centers, Master Plans, and urban development infrastructure.

Papagayo Design Center has more than 25 years developing projects on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, and a total of 45+ years of experience in engineering and construction management in Costa Rica — expertise that has allowed the firm to become a recognized specialist in resort community development, luxury retirement and second home design, boutique hotels, and branded hotel resorts.

PDC offers an integrated service model across Project & Construction Management, Land Planning & Master Planning, and Architecture & Engineering — a business model that provides the most seamless client experience, best preserves the original design intent and client expectations, and enables development from an artistic, engineering, and construction perspective.

The type of projects we have developed and become experts in:

  • Luxury residences and vacation homes for international customers
  • Beach clubs, sport clubs, restaurants, and SPAs at resort communities
  • Residential multi-family condominium buildings for tourist and second homes
  • Boutique hotels
  • Branded hotel resorts
  • Resort & residential urban development roads & infrastructure
  • Commercial, entertainment & office mixed-use buildings

From conceptual creation to a complete set of construction drawings and specifications, and from contracting construction companies to final delivery of the completed building to our client — our individual approach ensures that clients are comfortable and confident with our vision, creative talent, and design development abilities. We manage the process step-by-step as an active partner, to achieve the best development outcome.

Our professional project management expertise allows us to manage and control all phases of design, drawing development, building permits, construction management & technical inspection, to deliver the final completed building on time, on budget, and with the highest quality possible.

We can service our clients across all project phases and stages of development, or only with the specific services required.

Strategic & Large-Scale Services
Design Management + Pre-construction Management + Construction Management
Project Management
With more than 45 years of working experience in engineering and project management, and a well-developed project management delivery system that follows the Project Management Institute (PMI) recommendations, we pursue the best interest of the Owner / Developer as its representative, and provide the critical leadership necessary for success.
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Business Strategy + Development Program + Land Use Plan + Master Plan
Master Plans & Development Strategy
Papagayo Design Center has been working in Master Planning and Development services for the hospitality, tourism and vacation/resort residential developments in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, with a multi-disciplinary design team specializing in Business Strategy, Development Programs, Site Analysis, Land Use Planning and Master Planning.
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Architecture + Engineering + Design + Construction Drawings + Building Permits
Architecture & Engineering
Papagayo Design Center experience and expertise is in the design and development of construction drawings for hospitality, residential, and commercial-entertainment buildings in resort communities & vacation destinations at the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
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Residential Urban Development + Roads + Utilities Infrastructure
Urban Development Design
Papagayo Design Center takes a holistic approach to sustainable residential design, with careful integration of the design of roads and utilities infrastructure with the natural ecological ecosystems of the site. We provide full construction drawings, building permits, lots fractioning, and horizontal condominium approvals.
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Construction Services
Construction Technical Inspection + Quality Control + Project Completion & Turnover
Construction Management & Project Completion
During the construction phase of the project, we provide the construction technical inspection and supervision to ensure that the quality, scope of works, construction drawings, and technical specifications are being complied with by the general contractor, trade contractors and suppliers.
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Bidding + Negotiating + Purchasing & Contracting
Construction Bidding, Negotiations & Contracting
Purchasing and contract management is mastered through various management techniques and strengthened with the experience of having worked with most of the major consultants and general contractors, guaranteeing that invited participants are carefully selected based on past experiences, ensuring fair, complete bids and strong contracts that protect your interest.
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Technical Inspection + Quality Control + Construction Supervision
Construction Technical Inspections
During the construction phase, Papagayo Design Center provides the on-site technical inspection and supervision necessary to ensure that the quality, scope of works, construction drawings, technical specifications, and environmental commitments are complied with by the general contractor, trade contractors and suppliers, through to final delivery and turnover.
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US-Standard · HILB Licensed
Home Inspections
A US-certified property inspection before you buy or sell is the most important step you can take to protect your investment in Costa Rica. We bring American inspection standards and certified methodology to Guanacaste.
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