Location
Property extends from the top of El Guarco Mountain to the lush tropical Navarro River valley floor and overlooks San Jose, one of the fastest growing urban areas in all of Costa Rica. Some of the most unbelievably beautiful 360 degree views exist on this property. From the top of El Guarco Mountain, this 300-acre property bordering the
Orosi Valley
offers views of Costa Rica's unfading beauty and history; to the west lies Costa Rica's world famous and world-class coffee center of the fertile Orosi Valley; to the south and east is the breathtaking Ecological Tapanti Reserve, while to the north the property overlooks Costa Rica's historic city of Cartago. Viejo Orosi is exceptionally located within 3 hours of the Pacific coastal ports and within 2 hours of the Atlantic shipping ports and only 1 hour from Costa Rica's Juan Santa Maria International Airport in Alajuela. Costa Rica's 2nd largest city of Cartago requires only 10 minutes travel, while the country's metropolis of San Jose is within 25 minutes. While Cartago (population 300,000+) offers shopping, recreation and entertainment, San Jose and its surrounding area encompasses a population of more than 1 million and continues to attract investors and commercial businesses throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Due to the property's close proximity to the largest urban market area in Costa Rica it is only minutes away from government offices, schools, banks, shopping centers, universities, churches, hospitals, major businesses, embassies and tourist attractions.
Acreage
This singular 300-acre Costa Rica property offers consistently mild year-round temperatures ranging from 65-80 degrees with lush and varied topography, ideally suited for organic and terraced-farming with substantial water sources. With panoramic views from the its mountaintop, this upper 1/3 (elevation 5,300 ft) of the property has been substantially excavated for future development; the middle 1/3 of the property is home to various specialty and ornamental plants and shrubs, while the lower 1/3 (elevation 4,600 ft) offers both primary and secondary forest growth. Many species of colorful tropical birds and butterflies are abundant along with many species of orchids and bromeliads. Lush tropical vegetation is found throughout the property.
Water
Six natural springs offer year-round moisture and water-access for pond-developments or extensive landscaping creation. Additionally, 2 year-round rivers both offer several private, natural waterfalls as well as river frontage. The Navarro River defines the property's southern boundary, providing the opportunity for a private lake or aquaculture development.
Homes/Buildings
Property has extensive excavation for future agricultural business, ecological development, tourism development or homesite/residential location with quick access to Hwy 2 (Pan American Hwy) only 1/3 mile from the property's north entrance. This north-side public access road also follows property's northern boundary, while a second public road follows the property's western border, providing additional access to the property from the lower elevations. From this west-side public road, the property's private 1-mile road begins, leading directly to the excavated development/building site. The property has had the same owner for 36 years and was surveyed again in 2006.
Improvements
IMMACULATELY CLEAN TITLE. The property is fenced with a well developed road system recently established and electricity already present on the property. It has immediate accessibility from the international Pan American Highway on well maintained asphalt and gravel county roads which border the property on two sides. The property has had the same owner for 36 years and was surveyed again in 2006. Electricity, water and over one mile of new road with drainage and culverts are already present on the property.
Unique
Located in the
Central Valley, also known as the "Switzerland of Central America" because of its perpetual spring-like climate, Viejo Orosi has ideal temperatures, always "just right" with its temperatures ranging between a low of 60 degrees and a high of 80 degrees. An even distribution of rain and sun keeps the vegetation green and lush all year long. Many micro-climates exist on the property supporting ideal sub alpine temperatures for timber, flowers and vegetables at the higher elevations while tropical temperatures at lower elevations stimulate fruit and lush ornamental crops. Temperatures vary little between seasons with the main influence on temperature being altitude. During the wet season rain occurs mostly in the late afternoon. Early mornings are fresh with cloud dusting lasting from 1 to 2 hours leaving sunshine and clear skies into the evening. This area is never hot or humid as in coastal regions due to the temperate climate year long. Abundant lush flora, orchids, flowers, ornamental shrubs and ferns thrive in this area.
Comments
This exceptional 300-acre Costa Rica property offers year-round 360-views of Costa Rica's Central Valley, as well as substantial acreage in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world! Private, natural and plentiful water sources abound on the property, including 2 year-round rivers, lush tropical vegetation, forest and mountaintop views. Its year-round beauty nourished by an ideal, mild climate that is neither hot nor humid. From its mountaintop, this development property overlooks the rapidly expanding urban area of Cartago. This Costa Rica property is ideally suitable for an agricultural business, ecological-tourism development (an industry "born" in Costa Rica and which has been more successful and profitable in Costa Rica than anywhere else in the world), as well as Luxury Residential development, Health/Medical Spa, or Private Reserve with some of the most beautiful 360 degree views you will find, anywhere. Viejo Orosi is an ecological jewel. The super-fertile soil of the Irazu Volcano and the perpetual spring-like climate enable Central Valley farmers to produce up to 3 vegetable crops each year, endowing the region with the recognition of the "Bread Basket of Central America." This region is also home to one of the largest floral and ornamental export businesses in all of Central America. All types of flowers and leatherleaf ferns are flown daily to Holland, the largest fresh flower market in the world. The Central Valley encompasses one of the most prized and most sought-after coffee beans in the world--the Orosi Valley coffee is farmed intensively and represents a world-renown agricultural wonder.
Recreation
Nestled downstream from the property is the elite 5-star Las Perlas resort and numerous major tourist attractions surround Viejo Orosi including Pre-Columbian ruins, twin peak volcanoes, popular white water rivers, tropical gardens, the countries oldest churches, museums, hot-springs, fertile coffee growing hills, bustling agro-businesses, and national parks are just a few of the attractions in this area of
Cartago
, Paraiso
and the Orosi Valley. All are within an hour driving time of this property.