--- title: Monday January 15, 2024. description: El Prado home and neighborhood construction updates for January 2024 in Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. image: https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hubfs/DJI_%20961%20(3)%20(1).jpg --- # Monday January 15, 2024. [mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/monday-january-15-2024](mailto:?subject=I%20wanted%20you%20to%20see%20this%20site&body=https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/monday-january-15-2024) [Book](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/section/booking) ### Construction Update: El Prado's Evolution in Las Catalinas    Last week, El Prado, [Las Catalinas’](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/) latest development, reached the two-year mark of the beginning of infrastructure construction. We are eager to share the latest developments in its journey. As this vision is transformed into reality, here is a glimpse of the progress made and plans for the future.   ### **El Prado Timeline**    - **January 2021:** Initiation of El Prado infrastructure construction.  - **November 2022:** Commencement of Terraced Flats construction - **October 2023:** Successful completion of El Prado's infrastructure.  - **November 2023:** Launch of El Prado hardscape (concrete layers) with meticulous details aimed at traffic calming. Notable features include street direction changes by at least forty-five degrees every seventy-five meters.   - **December 2023:** After a year of construction, the first residents moved into the Terraced Flats, comprising 22 homes and two commercial spaces. - **January 2023:**  Paseo del Parque becomes accessible for walking.    ![WhatsApp Image 2023-12-20 at 09.52.12 (1)](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-20%20at%2009.52.12%20(1).jpeg?width=1600&height=1200&name=WhatsApp%20Image%202023-12-20%20at%2009.52.12%20(1).jpeg)   - Completion of landscape design, featuring plans for the planting of numerous trees and green areas.      ![23_1102 Prado Hardscape Diagram (1)-1](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/23_1102%20Prado%20Hardscape%20Diagram%20(1)-1.jpg?width=3301&height=5100&name=23_1102%20Prado%20Hardscape%20Diagram%20(1)-1.jpg)   - Avenida los Altos hardscape is finished, and the stone pebble borders are in the process of being installed.  ![WhatsApp Image 2024-01-11 at 14.32.55_3e59a003 2](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-01-11%20at%2014.32.55_3e59a003%202.jpg?width=1280&height=720&name=WhatsApp%20Image%202024-01-11%20at%2014.32.55_3e59a003%202.jpg)   - Progress on Calle Ladera and Calle Upe with their respective hardscape developments.    ![WhatsApp Image 2024-01-11 at 10.23.33_7ddb4172](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-01-11%20at%2010.23.33_7ddb4172.jpg?width=1280&height=960&name=WhatsApp%20Image%202024-01-11%20at%2010.23.33_7ddb4172.jpg)   - Completion of 2 out of 3 retaining walls for the tennis courts, with the next steps involving the installation of concrete slabs.    ![DJI_ 905](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DJI_%20905.jpg?width=5272&height=3948&name=DJI_%20905.jpg)   - The leveling process begins for the playground area.    ![DJI_0962](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DJI_0962.jpg?width=5272&height=3948&name=DJI_0962.jpg)   In just two years, El Prado has transformed into a neighborhood in progress. Anticipate the next El Prado chapter as homes are built, the border banding will be filled with concrete cobbles. As each stretch of homes reaches completion, the addition of lush green areas will enhance the landscape, promising an inviting community for all.    For those looking for more information on [Lantana Residences](https://theblog.lascatalinascr.com/featuring-the-lantana-residences-the-residential-neighborhood-at-el-prado-las-catalinas) or [Montaña Flats](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/saturday-january-6-2024) that are now available for sale in El Prado, contact our [Residential Sales Team here](https://www.lascatalinascr.com/residential-sales).   ## See related posts ## [Sunday, August 11th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [In this Daily: Día de la Madre (Costa Rican Mother’s Day) and the Week Ahead](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-11th-2019) ## [Monday, November 18th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [In this Daily: The Pura Vida Ride Paddle Battle and the Intrepid Challenge](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-november-18th-2019) ## [Wednesday, August 28th, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [In this Daily: A Look at the National Parks of Costa Rica](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-august-28th-2019) ## [Monday, September 23rd, 2019.](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [In this Daily: The Monkeys of Guanacaste](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) [Read more](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/daily-september-23rd-2019) #### Subscribe to The Blog, The Daily, The Newsletter, and more Additionally you will receive our occasional newsletter. 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