los angeles chires , Chires, Puriscal, San Jose

Location: Los Ángeles de Chires, Puriscal, San José
Land Size: 89.2 hectares (220 acres)
Accessibility: ~1 hour from Jacó & Manuel Antonio
Highlights: Primary & secondary forest • Waterfalls • Springs • Teak • Bungalows • Pool • Restaurant • Paved Access

Property Overview

An exceptional 89-hectare eco-retreat bordering La Cangreja National Park and the Zapatón Indigenous Reserve, offering complete privacy and immersive natural surroundings.
The estate includes primary and secondary rainforest, two waterfalls, natural springs, abundant wildlife, internal paved roads, and extensive hospitality infrastructure.

Previously leased and operated as Best Western Paraíso Carlisa, a 4-star eco-hotel catering mainly to the European market, the property carries international hospitality credibility.

The estate is not currently in operation and has remained closed since COVID, providing a clean slate for redevelopment.
It was previously appraised at approx. US$3,500,000, but the owner is motivated to sell, creating a rare value opportunity.

Exceptional Development Potential

This property offers a rare blend of scale, natural resources, and existing structures — ideal for:

- Eco-resort or boutique hotel
- Wellness or retreat center
- Mixed-use sustainable development (eco-villas, residential lots, retreat amenities)
- University field station or research center for ecology, forestry, biodiversity, or conservation studies
- NGO or conservation partnership hub

The combination of forests, waterfalls, springs, and wildlife makes the estate suitable for both commercial and scientific-academic projects.

Lodging & Amenities

- Main lodge (400 m²): lounges, dining room, kitchen, library, 2 master suites, panoramic terrace
- 6 Master Bungalows, 2 Senior Bungalows, 13 Double Rooms
- Terrace restaurant & bar • Viewpoint bar
- Infinity pool with wet bar
- Butterfly farm • Observatory ranch

Infrastructure

- 500 m paved i