1000-Acre Conservation Cloud Forest with Waterfalls, Ecolodge, and Owner Residence

Valverde Vega

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

1,500 m²

Built area

Description

This exceptional 1,000-acre cloud forest reserve represents one of Costa Rica's most distinctive conservation and investment opportunities. Encompassing nearly 400 hectares of pristine protected habitat, the property sits on the Continental Divide at elevations between 1,500 and 2,000 meters, creating a thriving ecosystem for rare and endemic species. The reserve is home to remarkable wildlife including the resplendent quetzal, azure-hooded jay, and ornate hawk-eagle, alongside mammals such as ocelots, tapirs, coatis, and howler monkeys. More than 15 kilometers of well-maintained trails wind through lush forest, offering guests and researchers unparalleled access to the property's natural wonders. Natural water sources, including rivers and waterfalls, sustain the ecosystem and provide distinctive amenities for visitors. The property features a fully operational 10-room ecolodge with significant expansion potential, complemented by a restaurant with 44-guest capacity, reception and meeting facilities, and a birdwatching terrace. Additional structures include a 1-bedroom research studio, an orchid research laboratory and herbarium supporting active conservation work, two staff residences, and an owner's residence. This developed infrastructure allows for immediate hospitality operations while maintaining research and conservation activities. Located in Valverde Vega, Toro Amarillo, the reserve enjoys strategic proximity to major centers—just 1.5 hours from San José and 1 hour from SJO International Airport—while remaining immersed in pristine wilderness. The location offers convenient access to renowned tourist attractions and biodiversity hotspots throughout Costa Rica's central valley region. This property is ideally suited for conservationists, ecotourism entrepreneurs, botanical institutions, research organizations, and philanthropic investors committed to both environmental preservation and sustainable enterprise. Costa Rica's world-leading conservation model and the reserve's established biodiversity, research infrastructure, and operational facilities create a rare asset combining ecological significance with tangible economic and philanthropic value.