Hojancha Mountain Refuge

This 6.5 hectare (16 acre) property is perfect for those for whom the principal attraction of Costa Rica is easily its natural beauty, but who are unwilling to sacrifice a high quality of life in other respects. The land, located in the highlands of the Nicoya Peninsula, borders the Montealto Nature Reserve, a hidden gem within Costa Rica’s world-renowned system of National Parks and protected areas. This 1,000-hectare park, which was created and is managed through a historic joint effort of the local community and the National Parks system, protects the upper watershed of the Rio Nosara and the water supplies of surrounding communities. It also contains excellent hiking trails and is one of the country’s best sites for birdwatching. The Salto de Calvo waterfall, reputed to be the highest in Central America, is nearby.

Presently used to graze cattle, this property could be an excellent site for a nature lodge, a small ecological community, an integrated farm, or a homesite for connoisseurs of expansive mountain views and fresh air. Because of its location, it is potentially an important conservation property, and any use that does not pollute water, erode the soil, harm wildlife, and allows portions of the natural forest to regenerate is a significant contribution. The property has abundant water, available from both an onsite spring and the community-run potable water committee. A pristine stream runs through the land. The climate is significantly cooler than that of the Pacific coast, which is nevertheless only an hour away.

The land is a short, 15-minute drive on good roads from the safe, well-run town of Hojancha and 45 minutes from the colonial city of Nicoya. The Liberia international airport is just an hour and 45 minutes away. …Read Less