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FARM FOR SALE BY OWNER WRITE TO JORGE AT: INFO@ALTOQUEPOS.COM Size: 50 hectares = 123 acres Price:US$ 250 000

Alto Quepos farm for sale. This beautiful large estate is situated right half way between Manuel Antonio National Park in Quepos and San Marcos de Tarrazu in the highlands. The La Managua Airport is just 1/2 hour ,45 minutes drive from this pristine property. This amazing property features the most spectacular views of the Quepos Plains and green hills of Tarrazu Quepos highlands and its surroundings. Water, telephone & electricity lines and other amenities very accessible. The property is surrounded by beautiful trees and rolling hills and is located just 45 minutes from the Costanera Highway which connects all the Costa Rican beachfront in the Pacific coast which is in fast development which makes this property an excellent investment. Neighboring properties can be included also in a posible deal which can increase acreage to 246 acres in total. This makes a perfect investment for a mountain lodge wich is at driving distance to the ocean. For More Information click here to send an email to Jorge.. More information online at the official Alto Quepos Costa Rica website

Contact Us Land checklist: ============== Location: click here for map and pics. Forest grassland area located at 3500- 4000feet above sea level average, gravel roads in good condition (4x4 cars year round ), place close to Quepos airport ( 1/2 hour - 45 minutes ) with a great feel of remoteness ( 2 hours from San Jose, 3 hours from Santamaria airport, 1 hour from Quepos beaches, 10 minutes from Napoles village, 15 minutes from Naranjillo Village, 20 minutes from Santa Juana village and Canopy Safari, 30 minutes from San Marcos de Tarrazu which has all health services, coffee tours, Local Wal-mart affiliated supermarket.) Attractions: waterfalls, Green mountains, cloud forests, monkeys other small mammals, lots of wild birds), views in detail here --> greenery at its utmost. Climate: Elevation: 3500 - 4000 feet ( 1100 meter to 1200 meters above sea level ), temperatures year round: 20 degrees Celsius = 68 degrees Fahrenheit wind conditions: smooth breeze year round., sunshine/cloudness 60 % /40%, normal rain cloud forest precipitations; REALLY HEALTHY WEATHER, NO DENGUE NOR MALARIA mosquitoes. LOW RISK of earthquakes, NO RISK FROM flooding, NO RISK OF mudslides. Utilities: power grid nearby, potable water from nearby springs, easy to build acueduct with potential pressure, phone line not available but have access to cellular signal, satellite TV, Internet availability via cell service. Surroundings: hilly terrain, excellent views of the Quepos plains and blue mountains, neighbors are coffee farmers or cattle ranchers, villages and surroundings are attracting more and more foreigners as the area is being discovered. Safety: Very private place, nearest neighbor lives 15 minutes away. Crime rate ZERO since this area in the central costa rica mountains is the safest place in Central America, NO RISK FROM squatters, NO health issues, NO FEAR FROM Dengue outbreaks or Malaria. FARMS/lots: ALL titled WITH PLANOS SINCE EARLY 1990'S , road access VIA 4X4 VEHICLES., road maintenance provided by local municipality, hilly terrain, smoth slopes combined, grasslands knolls, plantels ready for construction, the best greenery in Costa Rica, jungle wildlife, pasture for cows, coffee trees, fertile soil, 2 nearby creeks and springs and plenty of well drilling options; Building: no zoning, Although Forest cannot be cut down due to limitations because of area protection, the grasslands are ready for any development!. NO local/gated communities rules, CONSTRUCTION CAN BEGIN INMEDIATELY; NO RISK OF potential urbanization of the place by neighbors. PLENTY OF CHANCES TO SELL SMALL PARCELS TO FRIENDS/ FAMILY/CUSTOMERS. ONE SAFE ENTRANCE TO THE WHOLE PROPERTY. Construction: Plenty of workforce availability with experience and quality; $ per sq.ft. depending on your construction plans. Others: Enough space to keep horses and cows, build cabins, swimming pools etc.

The following 'Frequently Asked Questions' are the ones our guests ask often. We hope the answers help you in making your decision to come and walk the track with us.

Q: When is the best time of year to tour The Jurassic Trail - Tarrazu Quepos Mountains?
 
A: Depends on your interests. May to November - the green season brings rains and grasslands turn green. Biking tours through the wet dirt roads are superb. January - Coffee harvest time in the highland valleys. December / March - traditionally the driest months with the summer flowering plants in bloom - The weather is crisp and fine with winds, perfect for taking pictures. April - Coffee plantsl in flower, weather usually warmer

Q: What is the average temperature I can expect?
 
A: Summer months (December to May) and the green season average around 20 degrees Celsius or 68 degrees Fahrenheit . Evenings can be a little cooler but the lodges are warm. Weather is warmer during the green season with afternoon showers as average.

Q: What do I need to bring? How important are boots? And long johns / polypropylenes? Can we buy these upon arrival?
 
A: For your stay in the Coffee farms and the area around San Marcos, wear what you are used to at home during the summer. Although the mountain tracks are in good condition we recommend you have sturdy, well worn in walking boots with good ankle support. Being a rainforest we experience a lot of rain and the track can get a little muddy in places. Lightweight polypropylene long sleeved tops and long johns are available for purchase at local stores should you require them. View full information on what to bring.

Q: About the lodges; is there electricity, can I have my own room, what about the bathrooms?
 
A: One of the lodges is run on generator power which is turned off around 11pm, so if you wish to read late into the night please bring your own torch. The shared bathroom facilities have unlimited hot water and each toilet and shower is in its own room. The bedrooms are twin share and if you are travelling alone we do try to give you your own room, but cannot guarantee it as our lodges accommodate sixteen guests which is the maximum group size for any one trip. At Diego's place though, you have the option to rent a private room, with hot water, own tv, refrigerator and private door for ultimate privacy. At Gustavo's you will have plenty of room and privacy and the lodge is equiped with all you will need. There is a primitive camping shack at a remote location for the more adventurous with basic facilities and no electricity.

Q: How difficult are the tours, how fit do I have to be?
 
A: The days are long but not difficult. We have guests from the ages of 10 to 84 doing the tours and as long as you are an actively fit person you will manage the excitement of traveling the mountains. Remember you only carry your pack on the wilderness journey if you choose to, the rest of the time it is walking down the road to downtown San Marcos or taken by car to the other sites.

Q: Are the Quetzals and Tepezcuintles always seen at the cloud forests?
 
A: The colony of Costa Rica Quetzals are always visible at the Tarrazu/Dota cloud forests. The Tepezcuintles, however, only come out at night to eat in the banks of the small creeks and the NARANJILLO river. They are visible in groups and entertaining to observe.

Q: For the Wilderness Journey, how far and for how long do we walk each day - time and distance?
 
A: Day One: Track beginning to Gustavo's Lodge. Distance Walked - 7kms (4.3 miles), 4 - 5 hours.

Day Two: Gustavo's Lodge to Jurassic Trail base camp 2 including nature experience. Distance walked - 12kms (7miles), 4 - 5 hours.

Day Three: Down to the Beach walk. Distance walked - about 30 kilometers = 18. miles, depends on the individual's choice, 5 - 6 hours. View full information about the track route on the track map.