A Rare Opportunity: Own a Slice of Paradise in Santa Elena, Pérez Zeledón

Property overview

A 164-hectare finca in Santa Elena, Pérez Zeledón, at 1,000 meters above sea level with a year-round temperature range of 18°C to 27°C. The property overlooks the San Isidro valleys and the peaks of Chirripó, with a private river and waterfall providing swimming access on the land. Three homes are already on-site and ready to occupy. A 104-meter-deep well supplies water, and electric fencing is in place for livestock. Development platforms and internal roads have been cut, and existing zoning supports entitlements for up to 400,000 sq. ft. of construction — whether that means a luxury resort, a residential community, or a private estate at scale.

Santa Elena's microclimate is cooler and more consistent than the lowlands, making it productive for agriculture and genuinely comfortable for year-round living. The fertile soil, abundant water, and mild temperatures have already attracted serious farming and eco-living operations to the region. Chirripó National Park is close, connecting residents to some of the best mountain hiking in Central America, while San Isidro de El General provides schools, healthcare, shopping, and daily services within easy driving distance.

The combination of titled scale, ready infrastructure, three existing homes, entitlement capacity, and Pérez Zeledón's growing profile makes this a serious long-range investment as much as a place to live. Blackberry and avocado cultivation, ecotourism, conservation, or high-elevation residential development all fit within what the property and its location support.

Listed by Mike Schäfer, Engel & Völkers Guanacaste. MLS# CR25864817.

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