This easy-access land is a gift to specialized property speculators, pilots & aircraft owners, hospitality entrepreneurs, land developers, airport services operators and hobby farmers & permaculturists. With flat land, both residential & commercial zoning and exciting nearby developments (did someone say ‘Brand New International Airport’), a driven buyer with a clear vision for their future can create pure magic & gold here!
THE LAND & AIRPORT
The flat 3.7 acre lot, fully & securely fenced along its entire length, borders 140 meters along the western side of Palmar Sur Airport’s property and holds civil aviation permits for direct aircraft access to the airport’s runway. The property sits opposite the terminal building and airport structures which are visible across the field. This airport services general aviation including private activities, business jets, and medevac, and supports daily 35-minute flights to the capital city, San Jose, via Sansa Airlines. The 4,600 foot (1,400 meter) long and 60 foot (18.5 meter) wide asphalt runway caters to aircraft up to regional turboprop size like ATR 42 or Dash-8, as well as many types of common business jets such as Cessna Citation or ERJ-145. In 2019, major renovations were completed – construction of a brand-new terminal building, runway lengthening & widening, and the installation of 24-hour LED runway lighting.
Flat manicured lawns, majestic trees, huge mature bamboo stands and a fruit tree orchard cover this exquisite piece of property.
USE & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A pilot-aircraft owner would be in pure heaven here – they could wake up, drink their coffee, walk outside to their plane and be off in minutes! With so much land, a fleet of small aircraft could make their home here with room left over. The property holds civil aviation permits which allow quick and care-free movement between the property and airside grounds. An exclusive pilot-owner community – where multiple private homes with airside access would permit planes to be taxied from the homes’ driveways straight onto the runway – could be a lucrative endeavor. As could be a number of commercial offerings that can cater to the aviation interests. Light industrial or warehousing uses, shops & commercial centers, restaurant, cafes, and many other businesses can be situated inside this land close to the public road. And let’s not forget about an eco or wellness retreat – this close to so many natural wonders, the property would make a perfect, tranquil base for some serious exploration!
MOUNTAINS, OCEAN & JUNGLES
Just 2km north of the property, the jungle-covered coastal mountains tower nearly 1,000 meters above the lush surrounds. Reminiscent of Hawaiian peaks, the nearly vertical slopes are draped in giant waterfalls during the green season. Jungles cover the lower slopes while cloud forests can be found near the peaks. Just to the south, the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetlands are home to extensive mangroves and plentiful wildlife. This is not surprising as these wetlands connect directly to the world-famous Corcovado National Park, named by National Geographic as the most biologically intense place in the world! Sitting in the middle of an important biological corridor, the property is thus immersed in wildlife – macaws, toucans, oropendolas, sloths, coati, and many other creatures are always around while the nearby wilds host Jaguars, Pumas, Tapirs, and many other elusive animals. And with a canal bordering the property, the songs of frogs will always provide the perfect relaxation soundtrack.
SURROUNDING AREA
Some of the most beautiful Pacific beaches are a short drive away, as are crystal clear mountain-river swim pools and mysterious deep primary jungles. Just across the airport, in Parque de las Esferas, you will find a preserved steam engine and dozens of pre-Columbian stone spheres, carved hundreds of years ago by a civilization that no longer exists. And a quick trip will bring you to two amazing national parks: Corcovado (biodiversity & nature immersion) and Marino Ballena (whale watching, sport fishing, SCUBA and fun). A modern hospital, schools, supermarkets, and services of all kinds are just around the corner. The local town of Palmar is a regional service center that punches above its weight when it comes to both essentials and luxuries.
NEIGHBORING LOT
A connected lot holds a small hotel which was used to house skydiving students. This building can be used for a variety of purposes such as trainee pilot accommodation. The sale of this lot can be negotiated as a separate transaction.
NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The area to the south of the town has been designated as the new home of Costa Rica’s third gateway international airport. The two current airports – in San Jose and Liberia – are located in the northern part of the nation necessitating a 4-5 hour plus road trip into our area. The new airport will serve our high-demand southern part of the country – likely leading to a tourism and development boom. Would it not be nice to be in possession of a HUGE, developed parcel of land bordering the region’s now largest airport in the biggest service town for tens of kilometers?
Such a unique and exciting opportunity with untold ways to shape & develop the land is unlike any one you will find in Costa Rica.
