598 ACRES – Amazing Farm With Mix Of Open Pasture And Jungle With Rivers And Waterfalls!

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# 598 ACRES – PRISTINE RANCH UNITING WORKING LAND, CASCADING WATERWAYS, AND PACIFIC VISTAS

Spanning nearly 600 acres across Platanillo's biodiverse San Juan de Dios valley, this extraordinary property represents the rare convergence of productive agricultural land, abundant natural water systems, and panoramic coastal views. Situated in Tierra Morenos—one of the smallest townships within the San Juan Valley—the ranch occupies a strategic position that transitions from the Rio Morenos crossing at the public road boundary through gently undulating terrain to the ridgeline above, positioning it at the heart of this intimate ranching community 30 minutes inland from paved access.

The property's most compelling asset is its exceptional water infrastructure: multiple year-round springs cascade naturally through the landscape, creating numerous waterfalls, swimming pools, and cascading flows that enable gravity-fed water distribution throughout all sectors. This hydrological abundance has transformed the upper reaches into a thriving ecosystem.

Approximately 125 acres of mature secondary and primary forest in the upper sector operates as a conservation reserve, generating 2 million Costa Rican Colones annually (approximately $2,900 USD) through sustainable land management programs. An additional 125 acres support organic, chemical-free oil palm cultivation across gentle slopes—individual trees can be selectively harvested to accommodate residential development without compromising the cultivated system.

Between these productive zones, expansive cattle pastures roll across wide-open terrain offering multiple potential building sites with commanding views across the valley and, from elevated areas, distant blue water panoramas encompassing both the Pacific Ocean and Caño Islands. An existing ranch residence—the owner's primary home for over 40 years—occupies the mid-sector in excellent condition and remains immediately habitable or available for complete renovation.

An internal private road network connects all property sectors while electricity and spring water infrastructure provide essential services throughout. The ranch maintains direct access to the regional public road, and its position within a cluster of four complementary properties under 100 acres each creates opportunity for coordinated development while preserving the area's naturally segregated, deeply private character.

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