? Discover the Charm of Rivas – 17.3 Acre Land with Mountain Views and Monumental Trees

Property overview

San José de Rivas sits 40 minutes from downtown San Isidro, Pérez Zeledón, in a mountain landscape shaped by centuries of agricultural and livestock tradition. At 1,400 meters above sea level, this area runs cool year-round and borders some of the region's most rewarding outdoor terrain — including the well-known Los Gigantes Trail. Public road access serves the property, and both water and electricity are already available on site.

The parcel measures 73,873 m² — approximately 17.3 acres — and opens up a wide range of possibilities: active farming, livestock operations, conservation easements, or ecotourism development. The elevation keeps temperatures comfortable while supporting a rich ecology well suited to birdwatching and hiking. The surrounding mountains and forested hillsides create a natural buffer from neighboring activity, and the community character here is defined by quiet rural life rather than resort density.

For a buyer looking to develop a working finca, a private retreat, or a small eco-lodge in the Southern Zone without the coastal price premium — and with confirmed road access, water, and electricity already in place — this 17.3-acre parcel in Rivas is a serious and substantive option. Priced at $499,000.

Listed by Marcel van Willigen, CENTURY 21 Ballena Properties. MLS# CR24700865.

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