Costa Rica Investment Property For Sale

We offer Costa Rica investment property for sale which is specifically selected for the cultivation of Guadua bamboo. Obviously there is no obligation to grow bamboo on these properties, as a matter of fact, any investor looking to buy farm land in Costa Rica should continue to read this page since our quality standards will benefit virtually any buyer or investor!

Costa Rica Investment Property in Sarapiqui

Finding and evaluating Costa Rica investment property for the purpose of growing commercial bamboo plantations is a task which can only be executed by experts in bamboo cultivation. Many believe bamboo can grow just about anywhere (according to what they read online). Although it is true that most bamboos have great adaptability, it is important to mention that every bamboo species will show enormous development differences when cultivated at locations that differ from their original habitat.

Ecology, topography, soil and climate conditions are all crucial factors to evaluate and analyze if you aim to create a successful bamboo plantation and business. The wrong decision on any of these aspects shall adversely affect the development of the plantation project and thus significantly affect the revenue stream of your investment. More information about our certification criteria can be found near the bottom of this page.

 

FOR SALE: Costa Rica Farm Land in Sarapiqui (635ha)

This beautiful Costa Rica farm land is for sale by owner and located near La Virgen, Sarapiqui. The 635ha property consists of 235ha pure tropical forest with 200-300 year old trees and 400ha of pasture land. The property (about 500 meters above sea level) has a view over the Caribbean lowlands on one side, and National Park Braulio Carillo on the other side. Two rivers and waterfalls form the natural borders of the "finca" which is owned by a Costa Rican family for generations. Since the owner is retired and his children have no interest in agriculture activities, the farm is now up for sale.

Currently the owner receives annual funding from the Costa Rican government to conserve the tropical forest located on the farm, this contract can be extended by the next owner. However, the current contract expires in 2012 which means trees could be harvested and sold. Since Guadua Bamboo is a strong advocate for reforestation, exploitation of these trees would not be our first recommendation. By any means, some of the hardwood could be used for the construction of houses or structures on the farm, or to generate additional income and create more space to plant bamboo.

A very important feature of this farm are its natural water resources. Studies have been made by engineers to develop a independent source of energy, which basically means water and electricity could be generated from the river to supply the farm or even to be sold to the municipality.

Also included on this Costa Rica farm are 2 typical homes, covered storage space, and farming equipment. The homes are currently used by workers and their families, while the storage space contains a tractor and equipment (plow, router, flatbed).

Because of the size of the property, investor groups could divide the property into smaller plots and re-sell them as smaller, more affordable, bamboo farms for sale. Permits to build on this Costa Rica investment property can be acquired by the local municipality (we have already researched this).

Asking price for the entire property is US$ 3,175,000 (negotiable) which translates into US$ 0.50 per square meter or US$ 5,000 per hectare.

 

More Costa Rica Investment Property for Sale

We have bamboo farm land for sale in Costa Rica anywhere from 1 hectare to +1000 hectares. Keep in mind though that larger farms are relatively cheaper than small farms. Anything under 20 hectares is usually sold between US$ 15.000 - 20.000 per hectare (optimal land suitable to grow bamboo according to our standards).

These are bargain prices, especially considering our criteria. We obtain these investment opportunities by scouting and negotiating with the owners directly. Only with buying, planting, and re-selling these properties you could make a substantial return on investment!

Some properties we currently have for sale:

Location	Ha	Price/m2	Total
San Carlos	80	0.40$	320.000$
Tirimbina	43	1.38$	593.400$
La Colonia	4	1.97$	78.800$

 

Certified Property to Grow Guadua Bamboo

Scouting and Survey

Obviously there are no obligations to use these Costa Rica investment property listings to grow bamboo, but for those who are interested to invest in bamboo plantations it is an extra guarantee to know that the property has been certified by Guadua Bamboo. The main advantage of having us scouting for land is that we know exactly what requirements are needed to establish a high yielding bamboo plantation or farm.

Because our office and all operations are located in the North East zone of Costa Rica (Sarapiqui area), we personally know all land owners and conditions of their properties. We regularly receive Costa Rica farm land for sale from local property owners and when price and location draw our attention, we follow up with an initial survey. These findings are then posted online and offered to potential investors in a continuous effort to expand our network of local and foreign investors, property owners, bamboo growers and finally the client.

Preparing and plowing land with tractor in Costa Rica

All our listed Costa Rica bamboo investment properties have to comply with 7 main standards. Ignoring one of these parameters, can impact to a greater or lesser degree the revenue stream and genetic potential of the plant through its morphology, maturity, vigor, adaptation, mechanical strength and resistance to pests and diseases.

1. Optimal Climate Conditions
2. Optimal Soil Conditions
3. Topography: To establish a profitable commercial bamboo plantation, we specifically look for a topography with gentle undulations. These terrains allow for plowing, and favor the work of planting, maintenance, harvesting and transportation within the plantations. Commercial bamboo plantations with plowable topographical conditions also reduce production and transportation costs. Flat terrains usually show the formation of swamps during rainy season, which is not favorable to grow Guadua bamboo.
4. Road access: Good road access to and from the farm also reduces transportation costs which is especially important when harvesting starts and bamboo is shipped per container load.
5. Available work force: Especially large farms require quite a lot of workers. Therefore we scout for land that is located near villages or towns which facilitates recruiting.
6. Legal aspects: All the listed Costa Rica investment properties are researched for property titles, debts and mortgages by our legal team. Additionally we also research the availability of obtaining building permits etc.
7. Price: Land prices in Costa Rica can vary heavily and may become relatively expensive. We select properties with the best price - quality ratio. Properties located in remote or mountain areas with poor or swampy soils and bad road access are obviously cheaper than the investment properties we list. "Cheap farm land", however, may become very expensive very soon, especially in regards to fertilizer, drainage and transportation.

For more information on available Costa Rica Investment Properties please don't hesitate to contacts us.