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Exploring Property by Skiff is an Adventure on the Local Waterways |
Our Golfito Area Perspective
LAND SEA PROPERTY SERVICES
Until recently our
market has been known only to a handful of off-beat ex-pats, yachters and
eco-travelers who ventured down "the road less traveled" and discovered
the unique charm and beauty of Golfito Bay and Wildlife areas. But
slow in being discovered and developed….never meant undesirable. Quite the
opposite! The secret is out. 2005 felt like "the year
Golfito made it on the map". A wave of buying and waterfront
development turned most of the undervalued waterfront and view properties
over to real estate speculators, retirees and even locals who could
clearly see the investment opportunities in their own backyards. And then
a run began with investors and foreigners putting money down on anything
left that could be a good home site or investment for future
development...leaving the pool of Golfito inventory very shallow.
There are still a few hidden gems that will be great investments.
Business opportunities and commercial properties in the tired Banana
Company districts are now opening up for savvy buyers to snatch up and
refurbish. Humble "fixer up" homes in the old tico neighborhoods
and a few lovely countryside lots for construction are still priced
reasonably within a retirees tight budget. After refurbishing, these
same homes could make ideal economy rentals or digs for a fisherman who
plans to spend some serious time here. A few luxury properties with
Turn Key amenities are being offered as some ex-pats exit the area.
We try to keep abreast of the BEST in all these categories, collecting not
only our own listings, but cooperating with "open area listings" and "for sale by
owners"- monitoring the complete inventory on the market to give our
clients the most complete perspective on values and choices. We are the
longest active real estate office in the area with more that a decade of
experience and knowledge. We've assisted more buyers and sellers in
successful negotiations than anyone out there and we look forward to
putting our expertise to work for your benefit.
Purchasing property and
relocating to a foreign country can seem very overwhelming. We work full
time to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the areas laws and
customs and to establish a personal relationship with both owners and
buyers - to assure professional and well constructed transfers of
property. We provide reliable straightforward Costa Rica real estate
assistance throughout every step of the process… from selecting the
perfect property, title searches, Corporation setup, supervising building
and remodeling contractors and trustworthy property management services.
See you
Here!
Katie and Tim |
 Tim and the "Trusty Steed"
Investigating New Countryside Frontiers on the Outskirts of Golfito |
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Property Touring by
Land or Sea
The
quaint "Banana Town" of Golfito was originally developed as the
historical headquarters of the United Fruit Company in the 1930s and
1940s. We are currently undergoing a transformation with
redevelopment buzz in all corners of town. Located just north of
Panama on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, Chiquita and Dole choose this
incredible bay as the stage for loading ships and exporting their
products. They carved a railroad in along the jungle to bring in the goods
and built a town that would support their industry. Since their
departure in the 1980's the railroad was removed and the tracks converted
to create our a small "one street town". Surrounded by lush,
tropical reserve property and pristine jungle on every side, the natural
backdrop is breath taking. Golfito bay offers an incredible deep,
protected natural harbor that yachties, sport fisherman, small commercial
fleets, and water sports enthusiasts are now beginning to discover.
Interest in restoration and revival of this beautiful but "down in the
heels" old port town is escalating . It's future seems bright. Projects
underway include marina development, commercial and sport fishing
enterprises, cruise ship stop-overs and use of the commercial pier by
freighters for exportation. New Eco-Tourism projects and dozens of
retirement homes are currently under construction. Developers
condominium projects are on the table. It is the opinion of many that
encounter the beautiful Golfito Bay, that "No port south of Acapulco
equals Golfito and surrounding areas in Potential." We invite you to
come Tour With Us!
If you
will be in Costa Rica's Southern Zone and are Serious about getting to
know the Gulf and Bay area, schedule "Land Sea" as your first stop.
We'll be pleased to offer a good basic introduction to the area- important
to get you oriented. The local neighborhood maps and history, the
topographical surveys with boundaries of national parks, reserves and
marine areas.....all the education you need to make good sound decisions
and investments. Then we can "get to work" and get into the
neighborhoods and listings. If you're interest is waterfront, we
have our own skiff and would be pleased to schedule a boat tour. And
of course, the "trusty 4x4" will be fueled up to explore and land tour
with you. E-mail us with your requirements, interests, and
when you are expecting to be in our area. We'll calendar a 1/2 day
or Full day touring. We can arrange your transportation from San
Jose to Golfito and your lodging from our travel desk.
Please, SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Transportation charges
apply depending on tour areas.
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A message to
Sellers about Land Sea Property Services:
If
you are a local property owner ready to sell, a Land Sea
listing may be able to help you reach buyers through a market
outreach plan & local support to represent your interests.
If you are a buyer working with another professional agent or
a buyers representative who is interested in our areas listings,
please be assured that Land Sea Services cooperates with other
agents. Feel free to call us regarding our policies and to
arrange showings. Our inventory includes not only the properties in
this website, but many more fine investment parcels. Sales
presentation packages available on certain listings. |
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Golfito BAY FRONT Golfito
PORT of CALL Golfito WILDLIFE PRESERVE Golfito
BANANA TOWN Golfito MARINAS Golfito |
PAVONES
is synonymous with SURF!!! Best known among surfers as the place with
the “longest left break,” Pavones is a semi-open bay featuring great
waves all year long. It’s out
of the way location – almost 2 hours from Golfito- make it a hide-a-way for
the dedicated. But surf isn’t
all this little town has to offer. It’s located in the middle of some
of the most exuberant rain forest in the country and inhabited by fun,
friendly people. Many large and
beautiful pieces of virgin land, fantastic old farms and smaller lots split
from the original farms offer wonderful places to construct your dream home
or tourist retreat. Water
front, hillsides with views or jungle reserves. A variety of dream
projects from surf bungalows to luxury homes are popping up each new season.
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GOLFITO A Bay
With-in a Bay, you will find no finer yacht anchorage in the tropics than
Golfito. Homes of boat enthusiasts and marina development plans are
catching on like wildfire on the shores of this area. Set against an
awesome backdrop of lush green jungle with natural clearings and plateaus
along the shore, ideas for low impact development are limitless. Calm
waters with good anchor holding and pier sites plus the convenience of town
just minutes away across the bay make this waterfront zone very desirable -
Both commercially and for private homes. The jungles behind are full of
birds, animals, tropical fruits, trails and an abundance of pre-Columbian
history as this bay was home to one of Costa Rica's Indigenous fishing
communities. Self generated power and natural water supplies must fill the
needs of these properties as they are beyond the reach of town-folks public
services.
PUERTO JIMENEZ
Acting as
“the gateway to Corcovado National Park”, visitors from every part of the
world have gone through Puerto Jimenez and some of them have decided to
stay. This is a multi-cultural
town with a true western frontier flavor – the product of a long history of
hearty adventurers settling in these parts for gold mining, cattle ranching
and trophy hunting in the remote jungles and coming in to town outposts
infrequently to cash in a claim, pick up fresh horses and stock up on more
provisions. With the prohibition of mining and hunting a new focus on the
natural treasures and famous biodiversity has given the town center a new
life. Hidden down the outlaying roads are world class beaches and properties
from Playa Blanca to the north, Matapalo to the south and Carate on the
east….. with surf, waterfalls, jungle trails, awesome animal abundance,
and most importantly, a community of people dedicated to the
possibilities of tomorrow with conservation today.
This area is honestly, one of a kind for a private home, eco-tourism
project or for an investment in conservation.
ZANCUDO beach
offers a personality all it's own with "Laid Back" being key words to
describe this charming community. It’s fine gray sands, abundance of
green foliage and gentle blue waves make it one of the countries most
colorful and quaint beach playgrounds. With an estuary behind feeding into
both a river and the sea, it offers residents and tourists a variety of fun
including sport fishing, kayaking, river cruises, beachcombing and surfing.
Charming restaurants, bars and
lodging are sprinkled down the beach road and many ex-patriots have
made their “home away from home” here amongst the like minded. The road in
has enabled municipal services of electricity and water to serve the area,
but most residents find it more convenient to come and go to nearby Golfito
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All Local Photography by Servicios Tierra Mar
Associates or by Permission.
Information and property descriptions
are taken from both public records and owners records, but are not
guaranteed to be 100% accurate. Purchase offers should include a
provision for proofing important property data in an "escrow period" to
confirm all pertinent details to the purchasers satisfaction.
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Land
Sea Services is proud of advances made in Golfito to further the
humane treatment of dogs and cats. Community groups such as ZAPPA
and McKee are reaching out to give low and no-cost care to 'under privileged'
and street critters, greatly reducing the population of homeless
animals in our area. Your contributions make possible the Low Cost
and Free Clinics being sponsored by area volunteers and veterinarians.
Each contribution of $10.00 sponsors a dog or cat that wouldn't
otherwise be able to receive vaccinations and spaying - and
wouldn't have been considered adoptable! Your generous
contribution of $200.00 will sponsor a neighborhood clinic with
free services to 20 needy animals. That's a potential
reduction of over 100 unwanted births in a neighborhood in the
first year alone. Do
the math?! It's a loving and needed investment. Please consider
supporting our "pet project" by bringing a donation to
our office when you visit Golfito. Receipts will be given along
with our THANKS! Volunteers for Clinic Days are always
welcome.