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Properties on the Peninsula de Osa are unique. Each has its share of beauty and fascination. From deep jungle hide-away's to beach-front cabanas, the Osa has it all. Property on the Osa is still considerably lower in price than the northern coastal areas. Prices are described in square meters for smaller lots and hectares (2.47 acres) for the larger farms. Beach lands start from $10.00 per square meter and range up to $60.00 per square meter. There are basically three classes of property available here in Costa Rica. Some properties fall within the Golfo Dulce Reserve and are subject to clearing and building restrictions. Each property has its slight differences in regards to proximity, access, water, and natural energy potential. The main town on the Peninsula de Osa is Puerto Jimenez, which has about 8000 people. Over the past few years there has been a lot of development in the area which has brought more goods and services to the town. There are also several smaller towns to the north of Pto. Jimenez like Doz Brazos, La Palma, and Rincon. On the south end of the peninsula is the world famous surf area known as Matapalo. This area is highly sought after and has many ex-patriots living in the community. Carate which is the south gateway to Corcovado National Park is on the west side of the peninsula 45 Km from Pto. Jimenez. Road access is very important to most people. Most roads around here are four-wheel drive only. Passing through a creek or river is a daily occurrence. In some cases you must build or reinforce and then maintain an access road to your property. Even more properties and home sites are available to you if you don't mind riding a horse or boat to access your property. Water is essential. You would think that with rainforest all around finding water would never be a problem. For most of the year you would be right. Water is abundant from May to January. However, for the 3 months in between (dry season), the creeks and rivers slowly dry up. If you want to be able to irrigate your trees, gardens, and grass during the summer months it is important to buy a property that has an adequate water supply. Most properties do not have access to "the grid". This means that you will have to set up natural energy systems for your electrical needs. Propane is readily available in town for refrigeration, cooking, and water heating. Solar and Hydro power potential is a key element to property purchase. Some properties have rivers or creeks running through them which allows for hydro energy to be collected. Some properties get a full day of sun whereas others only get half. This comes in to play when you are calculating your solar system needs. The properties you will find listed in these links all carry clear title or are in the Maritime Zone. Each has been thoroughly researched. However, we do know of other properties in the area that are not listed here that fall under the "possession land" category. These properties are mostly owned by local farmers who could not afford the title process and the ongoing taxes that come with that title. Although these properties are not titled, most still qualify for a title and for all intensive purposes are safe buys. They do however require extensive research to make sure everything is clear for the titling process. If you are interested in these options please e-mail us with a description of what your looking for. |
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