MIAMI, FL and PUNTA CACIQUE, COSTA RICA – April 22, 2025 – GFG Securities, LLC (“GFG Securities”), a boutique real estate investment banking firm, today acknowledges the successful grand opening of the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, a project for which it arranged the equity and debt financing. The highly anticipated 188-room luxury resort, managed by Hilton (NYSE: HLT), officially debuted today, marking a significant addition to Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific Coast and Hilton’s luxury portfolio.
GFG Securities played a pivotal role in the realization of this landmark project by successfully raising the equity and debt financing necessary for its development. The firm acted on behalf of the ownership group.
The newly opened resort is perched cliffside on the Punta Cacique peninsula, offering stunning ocean views and embodying the “Pura Vida” lifestyle through sustainable luxury. It features 188 guest rooms and suites, six distinct dining venues, a state-of-the-art 17,000 sq ft spa and fitness center, multiple pools, and extensive event spaces. The resort’s design, focused on blending into the natural surroundings and utilizing native flora, has earned it the prestigious Costa Rican “Bandera Azul Ecológica” award for Playa Penca.
“Seeing the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique open its doors is a proud moment, representing the culmination of dedicated efforts, including the complex financing structure we put in place,” said Eduardo Gruener, Co-Founder, and Co-CEO of GFG Securities. “This resort is truly a unique luxury product in a premier location, and its opening validates the vision of the development team and the confidence of the investors. GFG Securities appreciates the opportunity to have played a key role in bringing this exceptional asset to life.”
“Costa Rica’s luxury lodging market continues to attract significant interest, and the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique exemplifies the high-quality assets investors are seeking,” added Mauricio Gruener, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of GFG Securities. “The successful opening highlights the continued growth and demand in the Guanacaste region, particularly in sought-after submarkets like Punta Cacique.”
Leon Perez, Managing Partner at GFG Securities, commented, “The journey from financing to opening faced unique challenges, especially in securing development capital in complex market conditions. The debut of this stunning resort underscores the strength of our team’s relationships and our capability to execute financing for world-class projects like this one, leveraging its mesmerizing location and iconic views.”
The Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is set within the new Punta Cacique luxury community master-planned by Revolution Places, offering guests and residents access to the natural beauty and culture of Costa Rica.
About GFG Securities
GFG Securities, LLC (“GFG Securities”) is a boutique real estate investment banking firm assisting public and privately owned businesses with domestic and international investment banking services, including equity and debt capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic consulting services. Headquartered in Miami, FL, GFG Securities has acted as the primary liaison in debt and equity capital raising transactions exceeding $3 billion, with transaction values between US$20 million and US$500 million. Visit www.GFGSecurities.com for more company information.
