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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

 


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Land checklist:
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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.

Home stays

Home stays and cultural experiences are two of the major components of our business. Working with a large number of local families as we do, we’re able to offer you the chance to live in a traditional rural setting that differs dramatically from a hotel or hostel. Living with a local family, or homestaying, offers you the chance to develop meaningful relationships with local people, practice and learn Spanish and gain new perspectives. because every family is different, we recommend you fill out the form provided (send us an email for the form) so that we can pair you with the family that most matches your needs.

Below are just a few of the home stays on offer. All come as a general package that includes three meals a day meals and a once a week washing service.

A Guided Wilderness Experience

Elian's Family House:

The perfect Traditional Tarrazu Family farm.

This old coffee farm is situated above in the hills above San Marcos, close
enough to walk to but far enough away as to offer a sense of privacy. The
complex consists of a main house and secluded guest quarters, as well as
stunning gardens and acres of coffee fields.
The Robles family who live and work at the farm have do so for many generations and their hard work is evident in the well maintained facilities and beautifully kept fields. “Mama” is an excellent cook who’s only too happy to share her insights about local culture and customs, while Calin and Elian can take the more adventurous into the fields and put them to work in
the everyday running of a Costa Rican coffee farm. Above all, it’s the families’ traditional sense of openness and hospitality that makes them renowned hosts.
Although we are in the mountains there is always a lot to do at Elians. Guests wanting to learn Spanish will find that the whole family can talk for hours and Elian takes great delight in leading trips to hidden hotsprings, roaring waterfalls and secluded valleys.
Though the house is ideal for those wanting a getaway or immersive cultural experience we can also accommodate a group or family holiday. It can sleep 6-7 people in 2 double and 2 single rooms as well as a single futon, if required. It has a fully equipped self catering kitchen but breakfast and
catering can also be arranged as an optional extra.

 

Diego's Family House:

Conveniently located near Downtown San Marcos, Diego's Family house is a very comfortable and cozy log home set in a very secluded coffee farm. Built almost entirely by Diego, the cabin is Just 300 meters away from the outskirts of the town and a easy walking distance to the shops. The house is surrounded by Coffee trees and grassland and is part of the DON EVELIO Tarrazu coffee export operation, famous for its superb gourmet Arabica coffee. The neighborhood is home to small children and is therefore full of animals, including horses, cattle, poultry, and dogs. The family consists of Diego, who takes care of the farm and helps with the coffee processing, and his wife Heidy and daugther Daniela.

The room is ample and has all the major mod-cons: hot water, a small refrigerator, cable tv, a private bathroom and separate access from the rest of the house. Don't be surprised to be woken up by tropical birds or the family members doing farm activities such as feeding the cattle or preparing to work in the fields. Last but not least, the view from the porch of the entire Tarrazu highland valley is outstanding.

 

 

Rosario's Family House:

Located in downtown San Marcos, this house offers you a family experience you will never forget. Rosario is a nurse who works at the local Hospital.
She is the mother of three children, Maria, (25) , Abel, (15), and
Francisco, (23), and the grandmother of little Helena, Maria's daughter.

Abel is in high school so you will find him always busy with homework and playing the guitar. Maria is a student and soon to graduate. She is always taking care of her daughter who is the cutest little girl in town. Francisco works in San Jose at a Bank. He graduated from college last year so he is away most of the time. Relatives live nearby so don't be surprised if you are invited to visit them regularly. This offers plenty of opportunities for cultural exchange and Spanish learning. Being so close to downtown you will have a unique chance to experience the city life without having to sacrifice nothing.

Living in central San Marcos you will enjoy a unique and semi-urban
lifestyle compared with the other home-stays on offer. You will have access to local restaurants, Pizza Parlors, supermarkets, drugstores and access to the social activities the town offers every weekend such as religious activitities, fairs and festivals and much more. This is the perfect place to chill out and experience rural Costa Rica without overstepping your comfort zones.

Volunteering is available

Gustavo's Family House:

A 25 minute drive from Downtown San Marcos brings you to this superb and secluded place. Perched in the mountains up north the valley, this farm offers you the ultimate privacy you are looking for. The cabin is amid an avocado plantation with breathtaking views of the entire valley down below.
Coffee farms and small villages can be seen far down the mountain and five minutes walk will bring you to virgin cloud forest.

Gustavo and his wife will happily explain to you how an Avocado farm is run.

Also, he can take you up to the cloud forest via a winding path where you can watch birds that thrive in the cloud forests. The walk is just amazing and finishes at a unique highland lake surrounded by pine trees. You can stay there for days reading on the cabin's balcony or walking through the amazing cloud forest and sitting next to the quiet and peaceful shore of the Quebradillas lake.

 

Additional Activities:


Though many of the activities provided by your home-stay will be free we also have several others for a reasonable sum. Depending on when you come it is often recommendable to book ahead.

Horse Riding:
We are partners with several small stables and depending on the season can offer trips up through the coffee plantation and cloud forest that suit every skill level. Our horses are well looked after and are usually employed on the coastal ranches.

Day Trips:
Some of the most spectacular views in Costa Rica are to be found in the mountains above our valley, as are some spectacular microclimates of cloud and deciduous forest. We offer hikes to these areas with a trained guide.

Over night excursion:
For those travelers that want to have a full detox from society and most creature comforts we operate a base camp high in the mountains where you’ll be able to relax and get away from it all for a day or more. You’ll be able to stay in a hammock in our cabin, cook your own food and explore the jungle.

Take a breathtakingly beautiful hike through the Tarrazu valleyTake a breathtakingly beautiful walk through Tarrazu - Quepos Coast.
The Jurassic Trail - Tarrazu Quepos Mountains experience offers what no other walk does. A scenic hike to Tarrazu - Quepos Coast. Biking offers you incredible views up the Jurassic Trail Valley, over El Pito Mountain to the Quepos plains, including Quepos-Tarrazu's highest peak Mt Vueltas and along the river valley.

Guided Walk Options
· Tour A
4 Day Jurassic Trail - Tarrazu Quepos Mountains
- Tarrazu - Quepos Coast Fly Out Tour
· Tour B
3 Day Jurassic Trail - Tarrazu Quepos Mountains
- Tarrazu - Quepos Coast Fly Out Tour
· Tour C
4 Day Jurassic Trail - Tarrazu Quepos Mountains
- Walk Out Tour

 
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