Costa Rica's Transport Ministry announced that paving of the Costanera Sur highway should be completed by the end of 2009.  The long awaited project covers the 26 mile stretch between Quepos and Dominical, and will open the Southern Pacific Coastal zone to people visiting the highly popular areas Manuel Antonio and Jaco. 

TOP 10 REASONS TO BUY IN HACIENDA MATAPALO

            “Where Privacy is Cherished and Nature is Respected”

1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Hacienda Matapalo is strategically located in the beautiful Southern Pacific Zone.  Just 800 meters off the beach, reaching back three kilometers into the primary forested mountains to an altitude of  nearly 2,000 feet above sea level.    With 665 private acres, Hacienda Matapalo offers a world of natural beauty and adventure.

1. COMMUNITY BENEFITS

Private gated community with 24-hour security.  Paved roads throughout, community center and clubhouses.  Just minutes away from the new state of the art hospital, the soon to be constructed international airport, and a world class full service marina.  Membership in our own private beach club at Playa Linda beach.

1. INVESTMENT GROWTH

Compare the return you have received on your stock/bond investments over the same period to the gains produced in Costa Rica Real Estate (32% per year per CNBC).  How can you be satisfied with mutual funds breaking even or being slightly profitable when Costa Rica real estate can easily provide you with double-digit returns? 

1. YOUR MONEY MATTERS

Hacienda Matapalo is featuring specialized packages for IRA/401k Investment to maximize appreciation, and will assist you in completing a Tax Free Rollover or part of your existing plan to a self directed plan. Currently, 20% of the purchases at Hacienda Matapalo are being made in self-directed IRA/401K plans

1. AMENITIES

Infinity edge pool, swim up pool bar, spa, fitness center, tennis courts, picnic cabanas, meeting and event rooms, equestrian stables, boutique shopping center,

1. CONSTRUCTION

Concrete block or steel frame, eco-friendly/green building principles, energy efficient appliances, 5 year home warranty,

1. OWNERSHIP SECURITY

The ownership of all properties is recorded in the National Registry, as are all liens, and encumbrances on properties.  In addition to being able to view the National Registry on line, purchasers of property can also buy Title Guarantee from internationally recognized title insurance companies, such as Stewart Title, the largest title company in the US. (being used by Hacienda Matapalo)

1. PLAYGROUND

Three of the area’s most beautiful beaches are within minutes – Playa Linda, Playa Matapalo and Playa Ventanas.  Sportfishing, surfing, scuba diving, horseback riding, zip lining, you name it and it is right at your fingertips near Hacienda Matapalo. 

1. ESTHETICS

Calm, breathtaking casual elegance.  Extensive use of natural materials and earth tones, abundant waterfalls, streams and lakes.  Lush landscaping and manicured grounds.  Impressive main entry with extensive use of stone and water features.

1.  SMART CHOICE

No other Costa Rica real estate even coming close to the Southern Pacific Zone can compare with the investment, ecology, amenities, and price!!  See for yourself: www.haciendamatalapo.com

Hacienda Matapalo www.haciendamatapalo.com has received a permit to begin work on the main interior road, which will go from the property frontage all the way up to the 125-acre nature preserve. This road will provide easy access up and down the property without the need for horses, developers said. 

“Our road team is ready to begin work, the equipment is on its way to the property today” said partner Edwin Acosta.

This road can be accessed directly from the Costanera highway  along the Pacific coast, which is being raised, widened and paved. The finished Costanera Highway will reduce the drive from the new international airport proposed for the Sierpe Valley) to the top elevations of Hacienda Matapalo to only about an hour, said developers.

The new Costanera is making significant progress on a daily basis. Nearly all of the bridges from Quepos to Matapalo are being rebuilt or replaced with many of them already completed.  This stretch between Quepos and Dominical connect the Central Pacific Coast with Costa Rica’s Southern Zone and the Osa Peninsula. It had been gravel with frequent outages in bad weather.

The completion of the new Costanera highway coincides with Hacienda Matapalo’s expected delivery of their Phase One condominiums and villas, the developers said. 

Development is ready to build

•  single story - $10,000,000 USD - 71 Hc, Has all permits

Guanacaste , South Pacific  -  Don't want to deal with the hassle of the permiting process? Here's your opportunity to purchase a property with amazing Guld of Nicoya views that has all the permits in place for immediate development. The Property of Punta La Jolla has been planned to include a hotel and sport facilities, restaurants, and land plots for sale for construction of individual homes.
The property consists of four separate land areas.
The first (1), measuring 11.7 hectares (28.9 acres), along with the second (2), which consists of 12.10 hectares (29.88 acres), face the Gulf of Nicoya, with several islands and islets in close proximity and view. San Lucas Island lies less than 1 km offshore (1/2 mile). These properties consist of a wooded hill with two summits, the tallest being approximately 98 meters (300 feet) above sea level and sloping gradually to the over 1 km of ocean front with several truly white sandy beaches. A tropical forest covers the area.
There are two additional properties (3 and 4), located to the Southwest of the main properties, measuring 5.2 hectares (Apx. 12.85 acres), and containing the project's main water source in the form of a 30 meter (100 foot) encased well rated at 15 gallons per minute (900 gallons/hour) at the end of the dry season (March).

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