200 acres (81 Hectars) of tropical paradise including 800 meters bordering the Rio Pacuare, one of the most popular white water rafting rivers in Costa Rica. NOTE: Although these pages were produced for use with Internet Explorer, Internet Explorer 7 has features that sometimes make the photos unviewable. If you are unable to view them it is a deficiency created by Microsoft. Firefox and other Netscape based browsers do not have this problem!

Quiet, private and graced with wonderful vistas this “finca” is a constant pleasure in which to live.

 

 

The main house and yard at Finca del Pacuare

 

Floor plans and three dimensional views of the main house

 

 

Although not a large home it is more than sufficient and includes many nice built in features normally not available in local houses. Including some of the furniture in the sale of the property could be negotiated.

 

 

 

 

 

At Right is a view of the downstairs living area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location:

Finca del Pacuare is located about halfway between Turrialba and Siquirres on the “Old” road from San José to Limón. We are about a half-mile south of Tres Equis just off of the San Martín road. Finca del Pacuare is situated at the edge of the rainforest on the Rio Pacuare, one of the world’s favorite white water rafting locations. The last 100 meters to the farm may require 4-wheel drive during some times of the year,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topography of Finca del Pacuare:

 

The altitude of the farm varies from 320 meters at the Rio Pacuare to 660 meters at its highest point. The main house is situated at 640 meters and is just 100 meters from the localad. Lots of hills and forest provide exquisite vistas throughout the farm. A map of the finca and Google Earth images are available on out Farms Website which is linked below.

 

 

The view from the house is spectacular, consisting mostly of uncorrupted rainforest. Several streams and waterfalls grace the farm and are relatively accessible, although not viewable from within either house. A good portion of the farm may be seen via 4x4 but access to the river is either on foot or by horseback. To walk to and from the river requires a considerable amount of fitness and one should be used to such demanding excursions, as the altitude variation is about 1000 feet.

 

 

 

 

The Rio Pacuare and one of the mountain pastures.

 

 

 

Current use of Finca del Pacuare:

 

Although the current use is limited to the below items, the potential exists for extensive ecotourism involvement and the property should be visited to evaluate this possibility and to experience the abundance of first and second growth forest that would enhance this potential.

 

Finca del Pacuare is a multi-use facility, currently for bovine and equine husbandry, with about 70% of the land in either pasture or pasture and mixed forest. The cattle raised are the local variety of mixed Brahma, and horses are raised for work and pleasure. Including stock in the sale of the property could be negotiated at current market prices should the new owners prefer to continue this use of the property.

 

There is an abundance of fruit, which mostly grows naturally including three types of banana, papaya, guanabana, cas, guaybo, limons and limes. Christmas Trees are cultivated in a small quantity for sale in late November and early December. There are also some hardwoods that may be selectively harvested but have been generally protected by the current owners.

 

 

 

A three toed sloth slowly moving into the bushes and red bananas growing near the house.

 

 

One of our stallions (born on the property) and a guest riding one of our horses

 

A ride through the jungle on horseback is an enlightening and exhilarating experience. We currently have five horses broken for work and pleasure but sometimes it isn’t best to mix the mares with the stallions. We also have a very nice gelding that requires an expert rider.

 

The potential exists of providing facilities along the river as a stopping point for the rafters or for providing cabins for discerning visitors who wish a unique, basic experience beside the river. The beach area is relatively flat with the rapids above and below this location, providing for a more tranquil experience.

 

 

Access to Finca del Pacuare:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may visit Finca del Pacuare whenever you wish as the owners are usually in residence. There is also a full time farm worker who lives on the farm and English, German and Spanish are spoken when all are in residence.

 

It is very rare that a visitor would find no one at home but it is best to contact us prior to your visit to insure that someone will be there to serve you.

 

A typical sunrise at Finca del Pacuare Photo taken June 11, 2005

 

Price:

This unique property is being offered at $350,000.

Contact Information:

FincaDelPacuare@hotmail.com Checked daily. We may be contacted locally at 554-11-15 (NOTE: effective March 20, 2008 an additional number will be added making the number 2-554-11-15). The country code for Costa Rica is 506 for those who would be calling from out of Costa Rica. We use Skype but the connections are sometimes too slow in Costa Rica to facilitate good communications. If I am not online (see button below) you may leave me a voice message. You may also leave a voice message at our number in the US that also goes to Skype, which I will receive the next time I am online, at (818) 921-7209. To obtain a printable copy of all contact information see our farm’s website, below.

Further Information:

For more extensive photos of our farm visit the Website for Finca del Pacuare which was updated March 3, 2008.

 

 

Thank You For Your Visit!