Overview

Property ID: MLS-40909

farm
Property Type

5.5 Hectares
Area Size

Description

Price: $189,000 USD
Location: San Vito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Property Size: 13.6 acres (5.5 hectares)
Type: Farm and Agriculture

Description

Nestled near the charming town of San Vito, Puntarenas, this 13.591-acre coffee farm offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Costa Rica’s renowned coffee-producing land. The farm is known for its gourmet coffee production, characterized by its great nutty flavor, high-quality beans, and significant elevation, making it internationally recognized.

Gourmet Coffee Production: The farm is dedicated to producing top-quality gourmet coffee, marketed under the brand “Café Oso Farms Coffee,” known for consistent cup ratings between 84-86 over the last three years. The sale includes an export license for coffee from ICAFE and an agricultural export license from PROCOMER.
Organic Fertilizer: Proprietary instructions on making organic fertilizer from micro-organisms found in the rainforest substrata, ensuring sustainable and high-quality coffee production.
Additional Crops and Structures: The farm includes various crops such as yucca, corn, pineapples, and features a pig housing structure with a waste storage container set up to harvest methane gas for fuel and cooking.

Farm Infrastructure

Living and Working Spaces: The property features a rustic 3-bedroom house for the farm manager and family, who are willing to stay and operate the farm under new ownership. A second house is used for pickers during harvest season.
Fish Ponds and Drying Beds: The farm includes four fish ponds, three of which are fed by natural spring water, and one starter pond with a greenhouse enclosure fed by a 2,500-liter water tank. Additionally, there are three raised African drying beds for sun-drying coffee.
Pasture and Cropland: Clear pasture areas are available for cows, horses, or additional coffee planting.
Equipment and Supplies: The sale includes an Isuzu Rodeo work vehicle, various crops, recently replaced power lines, poles, meters, and a supply of milled wood in different cuts and lengths.

Location and Surroundings

Scenic Views and Privacy: The farm is situated on all sides of a hill, offering panoramic views and no visible neighbors close by, ensuring privacy and tranquility. It is within sight of Costa Rica’s largest national park and rainforest, La Amistad.
Ideal Climate for Coffee: The farm benefits from a nice temperature and conditions ideal for coffee production, with a collection period from November to February coinciding with the dry season, allowing for uniform and high-quality fruit ripening.

Investment Opportunity

Expansion Potential: The property includes clear pasture areas for additional planting or livestock. The sale also offers 16 hectares of raw land covered mostly with pine trees for those interested in further expanding their agricultural ventures.
Sustainable Practices: The farm is equipped with sustainable practices such as organic fertilizer production and methane gas harvesting, making it an eco-friendly investment.

Additional Information

This farm represents a rare opportunity to own a well-established coffee production operation with significant potential for expansion and diversification. The picturesque setting, sustainable practices, and high-quality product make it an excellent investment for those looking to enter or expand in the coffee industry.