$850,000

Altos de Socorro Hilltop Farm: This property, located in the cool mountains of Hojancha, is perfect for those seeking the opportunity to craft an idyllic lifestyle based in the land and nature. Its 27 acres curve around the gentle slopes of a hilltop that affords spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Nicoya, distant volcanos on the mainland and, closer by, the green slopes and valleys of this special region.

The property supports an income-producing orange grove and variety of other fruit trees, with enough space to maintain horses and smaller livestock if desired. Coffee and Cacao are also production options being successfully grown in the area. There are also approximately 8-10 potential building sites that could comfortably host a small permaculture-based community. The cooler climate is ideal for maintaining an organic garden, a near-impossible task in the hot coastal lowlands.

The property has a new, well-built 4-bedroom home featuring high teak ceilings and a spacious veranda with a majestic view of the Pacific Ocean. Crucially, it has among the best water availablility of any farm in the area, bordered by a stream that flows year-round, providing water to the property as well as to the neighboring community of El Socorro. Pumps and a large water tank ensure a plentiful and uninterrupted supply of water on the land. Electricity is provided by the public grid, and high-speed, reliable fiber-optic internet is available.

El Socorro is part of the municipality of Hojancha, known for its close-knit family ties, annual horse parade, good local government, low crime rate, and natural beauty. A growing number of residents from other countries and Costa Ricans fleeing the overcrowded Central Valley have helped build a more diverse local economy and community that welcomes newcomers.

El Socorro is 25 minutes from the center of Hojancha, and less than an hour from the beautiful, less crowded Pacific beaches of Carrillo and Camaronal. Hojancha has good public and private medical clinics, and the regional public hospital in Nicoya is less than a half-hour away from its center.