The Scoop

ID# 116308. Extensive land with high development potential for sale in Guápiles, Limón, 3.230.000 sqm (323 hectares), US$1.250.000. La Danta Salvaje Rainforest Reserve is located on the lush Caribbean slopes of the Central Volcanic Mountain Range, and it was founded in 1989 as a private forest reserve in an effort to protect Costa Rica's rainforest. It consists of more than 323 hectares of primary forest and it borders the Braulio Carrillo National Park. The reserve is part of the valuable buffer zone necessary to preserve the integrity of the park and its surroundings. It is part of the Mesoamerican biological corridor. Spectacular views of the mountains, rivers, waterfalls and rich in fauna. The property includes a currently working eco-lodge that has 6 bedrooms and 2 baths. The property has incredible touristic development potential given that Costa Rica’s tourism continues to grow at double digits and ranks as one of the top tourism destinations worldwide due to its beaches, national parks, adventurous activities and eco-tourism, and this property offers most of these attractions. In addition, the reserve has been receiving annual payments for environmental services through FONAFIFO (national forest financing fund) since 1997 and still has 1 year left on the current 10-year contract which can then be renewed.