COSTA - RICA
846 acres
ISLAND
PUNTA PIEDRA
$6,000,000
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| SIZE: The whole island is of approximately 600 hectares (1500 acres). Out of the 600 hectares of the island, 342 hectares (846 acres) are for sale. |
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PRICE: The property 343 hectares (846
acres) has excellent views, has a price of US$6,000,000. Financing is available up to 50% for qualified buyers. |
| ELEVATION: Max elevation is 300 ft. (100 meters) | |
| BEACHES: The part of the island for sale has a combined 5200 meters of beach front (west side) and gulf waterfront (east side). The whole island has a total sea frontage of 7.500 meters approximately in front of the sea (west side) and about 6.000 meters inside the gulf (east side). |
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FLORA: The island has 3 waterfalls, green areas, swamps, fruit-bearing trees, virgin forests. Trees that bear Mangos, orange, coconut trees, lemons, aguacates and all tropical fruits grow there. |
DRINKING WATER: Punta Piedra has its own fresh water. The 3 creeks and the 3 waterfalls provide crystal clear cool fresh drinking water. Wells can also be drilled as an option. |
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WATERFALLS :They are marked with
"X" to the map on the left ELEVATION: Punta Piedra the elevation rises as one moves away from the beach. On the hill one has excellent views. Also an excellent location for house or observatory. |
| FAUNA: Pelicans, fregates, boobies, pigeons and many other different species of birds live and breed there. Monkeys and other small animals also exist. No poisonous insects or animals that can be dangerous live in Punta Piedra. |
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HURRICANES / TIDE: That part of Costa Rica is not hit by hurricanes. Tropical depressions (strong wind and rain) is the worst that can ever occur. Max difference between high and low tide is about 3 feet. |
| CLIMATE The Temperature stays at a
comfortable : 75-80F (25-27 C) all year around. Dry Season : Dec - April Raining Season: May - November. |
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| ACTIVITIES: Water sports / Fishing: The Gulf side (east) always remain calm and is ideal for water sports such as water ski, Jet ski etc. On the Ocean side (west) one can enjoy windsurf. Good opportunities for sport fishing also occur. |
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| The warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, very rich in Plankton, is abundant in all kind of edible variety of fish like Groupers, Snappers, Tuna, Mackerels, Shrimps, and Lobsters, etc. Either from a boat with a line or free diving with a spear, fish is always in your daily menu. Huge Manta Rays and Turtles are also moderately common. | |
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LEGAL The property has a clear title (Fee simple) and has been registered in the Public Registry of Real Estate at the city of Golfito. It is currently held as a corporation. The future owner can buy the shares of the corporation and directly own the land. This results on a saving of 5% of the sales tax. |
PROPERTY TAX: Is about US$ 400 per year, very affordable. LAND SURVEYS: A topographical survey exists and all these documents are available. |
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| TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Telephone lines exist in the city of Golfito only 0.8 miles from the island. Future owners can pass to Golfito in 5 minutes with a small boat. Cellular phones work in the island. They cost about $90 to buy from ICE (Instituto Costaricesnse de Electricidad). |
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DRINKING WATER: Punta Piedra has its
own fresh water. The 3 creeks and the 3 waterfalls provide crystal clear cool fresh
drinking water. Wells can also be drilled as an option. |
| WATERFALLS :They are marked with
"X" to the map on the left VATION: Punta Piedra has its own fresh water. The 3 creeks and the 3 waterfalls provide crystal clear |
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| EXISTING CONSTRUCTION : Punta Piedra
consists of is raw and undeveloped land. A 150 feet long pier exists in the Gulf side
(east) just across from the city of "Golfito". A small house for the watchman
exists on Punta Piedra. On the rest of the island there are 2 houses build to two of the four lots that are already sold. These lots are to the south and to the east of the property. Residents are Canadian, Italian, American, Costa Rican. |
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| CONSTRUCTION PERMITS / COST :
A construction permit can be easily obtained from the local authorities in the city of
Golfito. Several Foreign families have already constructed on the island. Construction costs : Are affordable at about $35/square foot. One can witness the existing houses, get ideas and compare costs. |
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POLITICAL CLIMATE Costa Rica is the country with the most stable political environment from all of the Central American counties with a history of political stability for over 40 years. It has no army and is protected by the US. Many ex-patriots, retirees and other foreign investors currently live on Costa Rica. |
| TAX EXEMPTIONS: Costa Rican government has
special tax exemptions for all foreign Citizens who invest money with the purpose to
promote the tourism. LOCAL CURRENCY The currency of
Costa Rica is the Colon. |
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| SECURITY - WATCHMAN The island is known private and people respect the privacy and do not enter it. The closest police station is the town of Golfito 0.8 miles away. A local watchman currently lives in the property. | |
| PEOPLE: As mentioned before nine other people live on that island. The closest town of Golfito has 10,000 people and is only 0.8 miles from the island across the gulf. It can be reached in 5 minutes with a small boat. Costa Ricans are very friendly and accustomed in living with Americans and people from other countries. People mostly speak Spanish but on some of the stores and the duty free areas people also speak English. | |
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SURROUNDING AREAS: The property is also surrounded by the National Park of Humped, National Park of Río Esquinas, Wild Life National Refuge of "Golfito", Indigenous Guaymí Reserves and other more. The pier is 0.8 miles from the city of "Golfito". MEDICAL: A hospital exists in the town of Golfito. That town has approximately 10 doctors. |
| SHOPPING-FOOD Several big grocery stores and shopping areas are available in The town of Golfito. Golfito has its own Duty Free shopping area and for that reason attracts many visitors. | |
| SCHOOLS There are about 10 Kindergarden, 5 high schools, and 2 colleges in the city of Golfito. There is also an English speaking College. Costa Ricans have the highest literacy rates from all countries in Central America. |
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| ACCESSIBILITY: (EXCELLENT !!) USA to San Jose (Capital) 3 hour flight . Cost $450-550. American Airlines from Miami and Houston and Los Angeles. COPA and TACA Airlines from Miami and Houston. CONTINENTAL from Houston. San Jose to Golfito 45 minutes by Air. Cost $50. Three airlines that fly there, SANSA, TRAVELAIR and a third one. Flights leave every hour. Golfito to Island of Punta Piedra In 5 minutes with a small boat. |
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EPILOGUE despite the proximity of the Civilization Punta Piedra is still today a natural Paradise. Its forest, beaches and waters are not contaminated. Its perfect size (860 Acres) its geographic situation (can be reached from the US within 2 hours and from the Capital of San Jose within 2 more hours), its natural resources (fresh water, fruits, vegetables, fish, etc.) |
| and the nice and relaxed lifestyle already enjoyed by many ex-patriots, make PUNTA PIEDRA one of the best investments (Resort, Time-share, or simply Private use) in today's market of Vacation Real Estate. | |
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| TRIP ARRANGEMENTS: When you decide to visit, we
can help you with your trip arrangements and meet you at the airport in San Jose or the
airport in Golfito. In Golfito you can stay in hotel Samoa del Sur for about $50. The island is located in front of the hotel at about 1 km (0.5 a mile) away. Punta Piedra Island can be well viewed from this hotel. For more info call: |
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