Cartago, Costa Rica Agricultural/Ranch For Sale - 300 Acres

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:57:00 GMT

300 acres of Costa Rica's Idyllic Central Valley!! Viejo Orosi's singular 300-acres offers consistently mild year-round temperatures ranging from 65-80 degrees with lush and varied topography, substantial water sources, is ideally suited for a sustainable agriculture/ gaited community, with organic fruits and produce. 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. Property has extensive excavation for future agro-business, eco-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 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. "Viejo Orosi" offers 300 acres of Costa Rica's Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world, along with private, natural and plentiful water sources 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. The property is ideally suitable for Agro-Business or Eco-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, Spiritual Retreat, and 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. 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. 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. 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.

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Cartago, Costa Rica Agricultural/Ranch For Sale - 300 Acres