| This excellent farm has everything for self-sustained living along with the opportunity to protect a piece of the tropical rain forest. The area is a productive rural area of cattle ranches and dairy farms where many international organizations are working to develop a wildlife corridor between the Arenal, Monteverde and Tenorio reserves.
Enjoy magnificent views of Tenorio, Miravalles, Rincon de la Vieja to the North from numerous accessible level house sites in the pasture areas.
Located in the mountains above San Rafael de Guatuso with a median elevation of 600 meters, this farm has a near perfect climate with refreshing breezes and cooler temperatures.
3-1/2 hour drive to either San Jose or Liberia airports.
30 minute drive on good gravel roads from pavement end in Venado.
45 minute drive to Nuevo Arenal and 1 hour drive to La Fortuna.
Roads in the area are being upgraded so drive times will be reduced.
It is not a tourist area, it is the REAL Costa Rica, tranquil with good people that will lend a helping hand and laugh with you.
96 acres of Primary Forest is home to 3 types of monkeys. Reserve status expired in 12/08 but can be renewed and provide some annual income as a bonus.
37 acres planted in 11 yr old Melina (Melina, White Teak), a durable strong timber, can be harvested to provide lumber for building on the farm or to generate income,
33 acres of year round green pasture with 2 streams and 5 springs of clean clear water allow you to raise cattle, dairy cows, or horses. There is also municipal water available at the road.
2 acres planted with 5 types of bananas and pick fresh fruits year round from the many fruit trees including oranges, sweet limes, mangos, avocados, papayas and more.
Grow organic coffee or vegetables in the rich soil. Plenty of area for a self-sustaining life-style. The stream on property has been evaluated for hydroelectric and can provide 24,000 watts, enough for 2 households and barns for an investment of $20,000 USD.
On the farm there is a basic house, barn for cattle and a concrete floor shed for raising pigs.
This farm has a clear title. The price is USD $295,000 (only USD $0.43 per square meter!)
You will be hard pressed to find a comparable property in Costa Rica for this price.
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