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185.93-HECTARE INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN TILARÁN, GUANACASTE

Tilarán

US$2,000,000

For sale

185.93-HECTARE INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN TILARÁN, GUANACASTE

Agriculture, Nature, Tourism & Development Potential in One Exceptional Property Strategically located between Santa Rosa de Tilarán and the town of Tilarán, Guanacaste, with extensive frontage along National Route 142, this remarkable 185.93-hectare (459.45-acre) property represents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking a large-scale land asset with natural resources, existing infrastructure, a productive agricultural history, and multiple possibilities for future use. The property can be viewed from two major and complementary investment perspectives. First, it has a strong agricultural and livestock vocation, supported by its history of dairy production, beef cattle operations, horse breeding, improved pastures, water resources, and infrastructure supporting day-to-day farm activities. Second, its size, strategic location, approximately 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) of road frontage, forested areas, natural springs, rolling topography, and panoramic views create an attractive setting for evaluating low-density residential development, country estates, rural tourism, mountain hospitality, wellness retreats, equestrian activities, conservation, and nature-based experiences. This combination makes the property particularly suitable for a diversified, phased investment strategy, subject to the corresponding technical, environmental, zoning, and regulatory studies. STRATEGIC LOCATION ALONG NATIONAL ROUTE 142 Location is one of the property's strongest attributes. The farm is situated along National Route 142, an important transportation corridor in this area of Guanacaste, between Santa Rosa and Tilarán. It offers approximately 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) of frontage along the main road, beginning near the bridge in the Barrio Los Moisos area and extending toward the vicinity of the ICE facilities. This extensive road frontage is particularly noteworthy for a property of 185.93 hectares, providing accessibility, visibility, and potential flexibility when evaluating future projects that may require different access points. The location also provides connectivity to Tilarán, Cañas, Liberia, and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, as well as access toward Lake Arenal and other important tourism destinations in northern Costa Rica and Guanacaste. Tilarán occupies a strategic position between the productive agricultural regions of Guanacaste and internationally recognized destinations such as Lake Arenal, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, and Monteverde. This location makes it possible to envision the property not simply as a traditional farm, but as a substantial land asset capable of supporting different economic activities. 185.93 HECTARES: THE SCALE TO THINK BIG The property encompasses: 1,859,315 m² equivalent to: 185.9315 hectares or approximately: 459.45 acres Its substantial size is one of its primary differentiating characteristics. Approximately 50% of the property consists of forested areas, while the remaining 50% is primarily improved pastureland. This distribution creates an appealing balance between productive land and natural conservation. The open areas have historically supported agricultural and livestock activities, while the forested areas contribute landscape value, biodiversity, shade, natural-resource protection, and an important foundation for future concepts involving conservation, rural tourism, trails, or nature-based experiences. INVESTMENT APPROACH I CATTLE, DAIRY, HORSES & AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION The property has a well-established history connected to agricultural and livestock activities. Today, portions of its pastureland are used primarily for beef cattle belonging to the owning family. The productive areas include improved and renewed pastures used to support livestock management and feeding. However, the property's productive history extends well beyond beef cattle. DAIRY FARMING HISTORY At one stage, the property operated as a dairy farm and was associated with Dos Pinos, to which milk produced on the property was delivered. This history is significant because dairy farming is not merely a hypothetical future use—it was previously part of the property's actual productive operations. For an agricultural investor, the property therefore offers an opportunity to evaluate activities such as: dairy cattle, beef cattle, cattle raising and development, dual-purpose livestock systems, pasture improvement, forage production, and complementary livestock operations. HISTORY OF HORSE BREEDING The property was also previously used for the breeding and raising of horses. This adds another dimension to its agricultural profile and creates the possibility of incorporating an equestrian component into a future project. Its rolling topography, extensive open areas, rural environment, and substantial acreage could be suitable for evaluating concepts involving horse breeding, stables, training facilities, recreational horseback riding, or equestrian experiences integrated into a rural tourism operation. The property's equestrian history could therefore become part of both its productive identity and a higher-value tourism concept. EXISTING FARM INFRASTRUCTURE The property also includes practical infrastructure currently supporting agricultural operations. There is a house constructed of concrete and wood, traditionally used to accommodate farm workers responsible for activities on the property. Having worker accommodations within a farm of this scale can facilitate daily operations, property supervision, and livestock management. In addition, the property includes a storage building used for materials, tools, equipment, and supplies required for farm operations. The building is also used to store wood and hay for livestock feeding, as well as other agricultural materials and supplies. These existing structures provide functional infrastructure that may continue supporting livestock operations or be incorporated into a future improvement plan. WATER: AN IMPORTANT NATURAL ASSET Water availability is an important component of the property. The farm has access to ASADA community water service, as well as natural springs located within the property. For an agricultural property of this scale, the presence of natural water sources represents an important consideration from both productive and environmental perspectives. The springs, together with the existing forested areas, could also become part of a long-term conservation and natural-resource protection strategy. Any future use or development involving these resources would be subject to Costa Rican environmental regulations and applicable protected-area requirements. ELECTRICITY AND BASIC SERVICES The property has electricity and access to ASADA water service, two important factors for continuing existing operations and evaluating future projects. The combination of these services, direct access to a national highway, and proximity to Tilarán strengthens the property's position as a substantial land asset with existing basic infrastructure. FOREST AND NATURAL WEALTH Approximately half of the 185.93 hectares retains forest cover. Tree species found throughout the property include Guachipelín, Madero Negro, Níspero, Oak, Guanacaste, and Malinche, among others characteristic of the region. The forest should not be viewed simply as land outside traditional agricultural production. For certain investor profiles, it may represent one of the property's most valuable features, particularly for projects seeking to integrate conservation, landscape, hiking trails, wildlife observation, rural tourism, or wellness experiences. ROLLING TOPOGRAPHY AND PANORAMIC VIEWS The property features predominantly rolling topography, creating different elevations, environments, and perspectives throughout its 185.93 hectares. From some of its higher areas, there are views toward the town of Tilarán, Quebrada Azul, and the Santa Rosa River. The combination of elevated areas, forest, and open pasture creates settings that may be particularly attractive for projects focused on privacy, nature, and views. This configuration allows the property's topography to become part of the investment concept rather than simply a physical characteristic of the land. INVESTMENT APPROACH II REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, COUNTRY ESTATES & MOUNTAIN LIVING The property's second major opportunity lies in its potential for evaluating low-density real estate development integrated with the surrounding natural landscape. Its 185.93 hectares and approximately 2 kilometers of frontage along Route 142 provide significant scale for considering different phased development concepts. Potential concepts that may be evaluated include: large country estates, mountain homesites, low-density rural communities, retirement residences, projects targeting buyers seeking privacy, nature, space and a cooler mountain environment, or mixed concepts combining residential areas with conservation. A carefully planned approach could potentially preserve substantial forested areas while strategically utilizing appropriate open portions of the property. Any specific development would be subject to applicable zoning, land-use regulations, water availability, road-access requirements, subdivision regulations, environmental restrictions, and other required permits and studies. MOUNTAIN HOTEL OR ECO-LODGE POTENTIAL The property's characteristics also provide an interesting setting for evaluating a nature-oriented hospitality project. Its size provides enough space to envision a mountain hotel, eco-lodge, boutique hotel, or low-density hospitality concept, where villas, cabins, or guest accommodations could be integrated into the landscape. Such a concept could take advantage of: the forested areas, natural springs, views from the higher elevations, open pastureland, the property's ranching heritage, its equestrian history, and its strategic location within the greater Tilarán region. Rather than completely transforming the property, a tourism concept could use its authentic rural character as an essential part of the guest experience. RURAL TOURISM & EXPERIENCES The property's history itself can become part of its tourism identity. An integrated concept could combine activities such as hiking, horseback riding, farm tours, ranch experiences, nature observation, rural gastronomy, a scenic restaurant, relaxation areas, and activities connected with Costa Rican country life. Its history of horse breeding is particularly interesting in this context, as the equestrian component could be revived as part of the property's identity. A future project could even combine agricultural production with tourism, allowing selected portions of the property to remain an operating farm while other areas are dedicated to hospitality and visitor experiences. WELLNESS, RETREATS & NATURE Another concept worth evaluating is the development of a mountain wellness or retreat destination. The privacy offered by a 459.45-acre property, combined with forest, natural water sources, open spaces, and scenic views, could support concepts focused on: wellness retreats, yoga and meditation, nature experiences, corporate retreats, private events, spiritual retreats, rest and reconnection, or specialized tourism. This segment could potentially be combined with low-density lodging, dining, hiking trails, and equestrian activities. RESTAURANT & GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES Elevated areas with scenic views could also be evaluated for a mountain restaurant or destination dining concept integrated with the landscape, particularly as part of a broader tourism project. The property's agricultural and ranching identity could become part of the storytelling and experience behind a future gastronomic concept. ONE PROPERTY WITH THE POTENTIAL TO DIVERSIFY AN INVESTMENT One of the property's most compelling characteristics is that an investor does not necessarily have to choose a single business model. Its scale allows for the evaluation of a mixed-use master plan, in which different portions of the property serve different purposes. For example, certain areas could remain dedicated to cattle and agricultural production, substantial forest and natural spring areas could be preserved, an equestrian component could be developed, and selected areas could simultaneously be evaluated for country estates, hospitality, tourism, or recreational activities. Such an approach could potentially diversify revenue opportunities while maintaining the property's natural and productive identity. WHY TILARÁN Tilarán offers a distinctive combination within Guanacaste. The region has a strong agricultural and cattle-ranching tradition, while at the same time being connected to one of Costa Rica's most recognized nature and adventure tourism corridors. From this area, there is connectivity toward Lake Arenal, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, and multiple destinations throughout Guanacaste. The region is also characterized by rural landscapes, mountainous terrain, and generally cooler conditions than Guanacaste's lower-elevation and coastal areas. For an international investor, this creates an alternative to conventional coastal development: a large-scale mountain and nature investment opportunity in Guanacaste. FOUR INVESTMENT PROFILES WITHIN ONE PROPERTY AGRICULTURAL & LIVESTOCK INVESTOR A property with a proven history of cattle and dairy operations, improved pastures, water resources, electricity, supporting infrastructure, and previous horse-breeding activities. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER 185.93 hectares (459.45 acres), approximately 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) of frontage along National Route 142, proximity to Tilarán, varied topography, and multiple sectors that may be evaluated for low-density development. TOURISM & HOSPITALITY INVESTOR Forest, natural springs, views, rural landscapes, ranching and equestrian heritage, and sufficient space to evaluate a mountain hotel, eco-lodge, restaurant, trails, horseback riding experiences, wellness retreat, or other nature-oriented concepts. LONG-TERM LAND INVESTOR A substantial land asset in Guanacaste combining size, highway access, water, electricity, forest, pastureland, natural resources, and proximity to an established town. PROPERTY OVERVIEW Location: Between Santa Rosa de Tilarán and Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Total Area: 185.9315 hectares Equivalent: Approximately 459.45 acres Road Frontage: Approximately 2 kilometers (1.24 miles) along National Route 142 Topography: Predominantly rolling Approximate Land Distribution: 50% forest / 50% improved pastureland Current Use: Primarily beef cattle Historical Uses: Dairy farming and horse breeding Pastures: Improved and renewed Water: ASADA community water service and natural springs within the property Electricity: Available Existing Infrastructure: Concrete-and-wood worker house and storage building for materials, tools, equipment, wood, hay, and agricultural supplies Views: Selected areas overlooking Tilarán, Quebrada Azul, and the Santa Rosa River 185.93 HECTARES. 459.45 ACRES. ONE PROPERTY. MULTIPLE POSSIBILITIES. Cattle • Dairy • Horses • Agriculture • Forest • Conservation • Country Estates • Tourism • Hospitality • Wellness • Development • Investment This is more than an opportunity to acquire a traditional Costa Rican farm. It is an opportunity to acquire 459.45 acres strategically located in Guanacaste, combining an established productive history with the natural and physical characteristics needed to envision its next chapter. It can remain a significant agricultural and livestock operation. It can evolve into a nature-oriented tourism destination. It can be evaluated for low-density residential development. It can combine farming, conservation, horses, hospitality, and experiences. Or it can become the foundation for a comprehensive long-term investment project. A property where Guanacaste's agricultural heritage, natural beauty, strategic location, and future development potential come together in one exceptional landholding.

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