23
Bed
23
Bath
8,920,000
Lot
Area
(SQ M)
2204.18
Acres
Location: Los Ángeles de Chires, Puriscal, San José
Land Size: 89.2 hectares (220 acres)
Accessibility: ~1 hour from Jacó & Manuel Antonio
Highlights: Primary & secondary forest • Waterfalls • Springs • Teak • Bungalows • Pool • Restaurant • Paved Access
Property Overview
An exceptional 89-hectare eco-retreat bordering La Cangreja National Park and the Zapatón Indigenous Reserve, offering complete privacy and immersive natural surroundings.
The estate includes primary and secondary rainforest, two waterfalls, natural springs, abundant wildlife, internal paved roads, and extensive hospitality infrastructure.
Previously leased and operated as Best Western Paraíso Carlisa, a 4-star eco-hotel catering mainly to the European market, the property carries international hospitality credibility.
The estate is not currently in operation and has remained closed since COVID, providing a clean slate for redevelopment.
It was previously appraised at approx. US$3,500,000, but the owner is motivated to sell, creating a rare value opportunity.
Exceptional Development Potential
This property offers a rare blend of scale, natural resources, and existing structures — ideal for:
- Eco-resort or boutique hotel
- Wellness or retreat center
- Mixed-use sustainable development (eco-villas, residential lots, retreat amenities)
- University field station or research center for ecology, forestry, biodiversity, or conservation studies
- NGO or conservation partnership hub
The combination of forests, waterfalls, springs, and wildlife makes the estate suitable for both commercial and scientific-academic projects.
Lodging & Amenities
- Main lodge (400 m²): lounges, dining room, kitchen, library, 2 master suites, panoramic terrace
- 6 Master Bungalows, 2 Senior Bungalows, 13 Double Rooms
- Terrace restaurant & bar • Viewpoint bar
- Infinity pool with wet bar
- Butterfly farm • Observatory ranch
Infrastructure
- 500 m paved internal roads
- Laundry facility
- Guard house
- Wildlife rescue center
- Animal habitats • 180 m² aviary
Natural Assets
- El Indio Waterfall (30 m) and a smaller secondary waterfall
- Multiple natural springs
- Primary forest near the river borderlines of the property.
- Mature secondary forest ideal for trails and activity zones
- Excellent horseback riding terrain
Timber Resources
- 3–5 hectares of teak
- Mature Melina (35 yrs) & Pochote (25 yrs)
- Approx. 150,000 hardwood trees
- Strong potential for sustainable forestry and carbon-credit programs.
Academic / Research Potential
The diversity of ecosystems — primary and secondary forest, water sources, wildlife, timber stands — makes the property ideal for:
- University field courses
- Tropical biology programs
- Forestry and resource-management research
- Long-term biodiversity monitoring
- Conservation science partnerships
Location
- SJO Airport: 73 km
- San José: 78 km
- Puris
