$3,500,000 | 8 Hectares Income-Producing Farm | Orotina, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Description

*5 Rental Casitas + Main House | Rare Turnkey Agri-Tourism Investment*

*The Headline:*

Own 8 hectares / 19.8 acres in one of Costa Rica’s most coveted microclimates. This is a complete farm + boutique rental compound: a main house plus 5 small homes to rent, all on titled land you can farm, subdivide, or scale into eco-tourism. At $3.5M, it’s a fair-price entry into a market where 36-hectare eco-fincas nearby are listed at the same price point.

*Climate & Location – “The Best Climate in the World”*

Orotina sits at ∼660m elevation with a warm, stable, dry-tropical climate often compared to Atenas, which National Geographic calls one of the best climates on earth.

– *45 min* to Juan Santamaría International Airport

– *30 km* from San José, 3 km from the Costanera Hwy to Pacific beaches

– *35-45 min* to Central Pacific beaches: Jacó, Herradura, Esterillos, Bajamar, Tárcoles.

*The Land & Income Potential*

– *8 hectares total*: Planted and plantable land. Orotina is known for pineapples, ornamental plants, and fruit trees — mango, avocado, guava, citrus, banana, cashew all thrive here.

– *5 private casitas + Main House*: Turnkey rental income from day one. Think agri-tourism, long-term expat rentals, or digital nomad stays. Similar villas in the area rent as a “guest favourite”.

– *Utilities on site*: Water, electricity, internet. Many Orotina farms also have registered wells.

*National Attractions at Your Doorstep*

You’re positioned between mountain, jungle, and beach:

– *Carara National Park – 45 min*: 4,700-hectare transition forest. One of the last nesting sites for wild scarlet macaws, plus monkeys, crocs on the Tárcoles River, and accessible universal trails.

– *Manuel Antonio National Park – 2 hrs*: Rainforest + white-sand beaches. 184 bird species, 109 mammals including sloths and white-faced capuchins.

– *Tárcoles Crocodile Bridge & Playa Tárcoles – 15 min stops on tours*: Macaws and 6m crocs in the wild.

– *San Lorenzo Wildlife Refuge + Orotina Hot Springs – short drive*

– *Jacó & Esterillos Beaches – 1.5 hrs from San José*: Surf, nightlife, and 7km of surf beach.

*Cost of Living – Why Buyers Choose Orotina vs. San José or Beach Towns*

Costa Rica overall is 20-30% lower cost than the U.S..

– *Single person comfortable budget*: $1,200–$2,000/mo. Expats live well on $1,500–$2,200/mo including rent.

– *1-Bed rent San José*: $600–$900/mo, but rural Orotina area is 30-40% less than GAM.

– *Food*: Soda lunch $7–$10, mid-range dinner $15–$25. Groceries $300–$600/mo.

– *Healthcare*: Private insurance $60–$250/mo with excellent private care.

Translation: Low overhead for you, high yield potential for guests.

*The Investment Angle*

Orotina land is being targeted for commercial, residential, and hospitality projects due to Costanera Hwy frontage and beach proximity. Zoning nearby allows hundreds of residential/commercial units or 873 hotel rooms on large parcels.

At $3.5M for 8 hectares with 6 structures, you’re buying below coastal premiums, with immediate rental cash flow + appreciation as the Central Pacific corridor grows.

*Lifestyle:* Friendly, agricultural town known for community spirit. Fruit trees on site, tropical gardens, and 360° views to the Gulf of Nicoya and surrounding mountains are typical for the area. 

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