A97 764-acre partly developed eco-paradise north of Volcan Poas - $1,545,000 |
This extraordinary investment property just north of the famous Poas Volcano is being offered at only $5,000 per hectare (50 cents per square meter). On the Rio Cuarto, it is not far from the important tourism and commercial centers of Puerto Viejo de Saraquipi (to the east) and Ciudad Quesada (to the west). It is about 1 3/4 hours from San Jose. The property has 200 acres of primary and secondary forest and 109 acres reforested with species native to the Northern Zone. Two rivers with at least 3 waterfalls flow through the property and there are several lakes. Wildlife abounds, and there are trails through the forested areas for hiking and horseback riding. Nearby are hotsprings generated by the Volcan Poas. Some road and lane-building has been accomplished to provide access to areas of the property and establish locations for home-building. As a project to provide beautiful natural surroundings for permanent or part-year residents while at the same time helping to preserve the flora and fauna of the northern zone,.the property provides peace, security, and harmony with nature. |
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The entrance to the property. |
A good road carries one into the property. |
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200 acres have old and second-growth forest. |
109 acres have been planted with native trees. |
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There are lakes big enough for boating. |
There are some rapids in the rivers. |
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Here a river flows gently. |
A rough footbridge crosses a river. |
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Caretakers have been at work in areas where residences might be built. |
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The rivers pass through miles of old-growth forest. |