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Great recent news have arrived, the road to quepos from tarrazu has been improved thanks to Ivan Saurez, Mayor of Tarrazu, please visit :

http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/2008/abril/19/pais1504266.html

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Lista vía de Tarrazú hacia Quepos abruk 19, 2008

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Tarrazú, San José. La Municipalidad de Tarrazú y la Comisión Nacional de Emergencias finalizaron los trabajos de lastreo en la carretera que comunica a este cantón con Quepos de Aguirre con una inversión de ¢150 millones.

El trayecto de 33 kilómetros permitirá a los agricultores y al turismo trasladarse de la zona de Los Santos hacia el pacífico central en una hora de duración.

“Se podrá visitar las playas, permitirá el paso de productos de la zona y el aumento de la calidad de vida de los residentes en terrenos de Aguirre y de Tarrazú”, dijo Iván Suárez, alcalde de Tarrazú.

Además, se le colocaron cunetas de caño y se construyó una desviación para evitar el tránsito por zonas donde en época de invierno se producen derrumbes.

“Acá ha participado La Municipalidad, el Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes y la Comisión Nacional de Emergencia y también las comunidades”, explicó.

Leonardo Quesada, presidente de la Federación de Municipalidades de la zona de Los Santos (Femusan) explicó que será un gran empuje para los habitantes.

“Ahora no hay que irse por Puriscal, ni por Pérez Zeledón. Solamente se va por dentro y en una hora se está en Quepos”, señaló.

Agregó que eso podría llevar inversión a la zona, ya que los empresarios podrían ubicarse en cualquiera de los tres cantones (Dota, Tarrazú y León Cortés) y desde ahí poder viajar rápido a Caldera.

“Esto acorta mucho el trayecto. Y se buscan opciones de incentivar el turismo”, dijo Durán.

Francisco Salazar, vecino de Tarrazú, explicó que esta mejora atraerá ofertas de trabajo.

“Acá se trabaja en agricultura y café. Si vienen otras empresas habrían más empleos”, explicó.

La vía beneficia a comunidades como Santa Juana, San Carlos y el Pito, las más alejadas de Tarrazú.

FARM FOR SALE BY OWNER WRITE TO JORGE AT: INFO@ALTOQUEPOS.COM Size: 50 hectares = 123 acres Price:US$ 250 000

Alto Quepos farm for sale. This beautiful large estate is situated right half way between Manuel Antonio National Park in Quepos and San Marcos de Tarrazu in the highlands. The La Managua Airport is just 1/2 hour ,45 minutes drive from this pristine property. This amazing property features the most spectacular views of the Quepos Plains and green hills of Tarrazu Quepos highlands and its surroundings. Water, telephone & electricity lines are located across the road making these amenities very accessible. The property is surrounded by beautiful trees and rolling hills and is located just 45 minutes from the Costanera Highway which connects all the Costa Rican beachfront in the Pacific coast which is in fast development which makes this property an excellent investment. Neighboring properties can be included also in a posible deal which can increase acreage to 246 acres in total. This makes a perfect investment for a mountain lodge wich is at driving distance to the ocean. For More Information click here to send an email to Jorge..

Contact Us Land checklist: ============== Location: click here for map and pics. Forest grassland area located at 3500- 4000feet above sea level average, gravel roads in good condition (4x4 cars year round ), place close to Quepos airport ( 1/2 hour - 45 minutes ) with a great feel of remoteness ( 2 hours from San Jose, 3 hours from Santamaria airport, 1 hour from Quepos beaches, 10 minutes from Napoles village, 15 minutes from Naranjillo Village, 20 minutes from Santa Juana village and Canopy Safari, 30 minutes from San Marcos de Tarrazu which has all health services, coffee tours, Local Wal-mart affiliated supermarket.) Attractions: waterfalls, Green mountains, cloud forests, monkeys other small mammals, lots of wild birds), views in detail here --> greenery at its utmost. Climate: Elevation: 3500 - 4000 feet ( 1100 meter to 1200 meters above sea level ), temperatures year round: 20 degrees Celsius = 68 degrees Fahrenheit wind conditions: smooth breeze year round., sunshine/cloudness 60 % /40%, normal rain cloud forest precipitations; REALLY HEALTHY WEATHER, NO DENGUE NOR MALARIA mosquitoes. LOW RISK of earthquakes, NO RISK FROM flooding, NO RISK OF mudslides. Utilities: power grid nearby, potable water from nearby springs, easy to build acueduct with potential pressure, phone line not available but have access to cellular signal, satellite TV, Internet availability via cell service. Surroundings: hilly terrain, excellent views of the Quepos plains and blue mountains, neighbors are coffee farmers or cattle ranchers, villages and surroundings are attracting more and more foreigners as the area is being discovered. Safety: Very private place, nearest neighbor lives 15 minutes away. Crime rate ZERO since this area in the central costa rica mountains is the safest place in Central America, NO RISK FROM squatters, NO health issues, NO FEAR FROM Dengue outbreaks or Malaria. FARMS/lots: ALL titled WITH PLANOS SINCE EARLY 1990'S , road access VIA 4X4 VEHICLES., road maintenance provided by local municipality, hilly terrain, smoth slopes combined, grasslands knolls, plantels ready for construction, the best greenery in Costa Rica, jungle wildlife, pasture for cows, coffee trees, fertile soil, 2 nearby creeks and springs and plenty of well drilling options; Building: no zoning, Although Forest cannot be cut down due to limitations because of area protection, the grasslands are ready for any development!. NO local/gated communities rules, CONSTRUCTION CAN BEGIN INMEDIATELY; NO RISK OF potential urbanization of the place by neighbors. PLENTY OF CHANCES TO SELL SMALL PARCELS TO FRIENDS/ FAMILY/CUSTOMERS. ONE SAFE ENTRANCE TO THE WHOLE PROPERTY. Construction: Plenty of workforce availability with experience and quality; $ per sq.ft. depending on your construction plans. Others: Enough space to keep horses and cows, build cabins, swimming pools etc.

The Quepos - Tarrazu Mountain Trail road pass

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The vision behind the Quepos - Tarrazu Mountain Trail is to enhance the trail already in place between Quepos to the Highlands of Tarrazu, linking communities, parks and wilderness areas. The idea to promote the trail came about in 1998 during Tarrazu's 130th anniversary celebrations.
This new symbol of the Quepos - Tarrazu communities connects Central Pacific Costa Rica's towns and valleys and serve as a tremendous recreation and tourism resource. The trail already links dozens of communities, passes through many parks and areas of spectacular natural scenery and exposes travellers to Costa Rica’s rich natural and cultural heritage.

The Quepos - Tarrazu Mountain Trail winds its way through every town and territory in the Central Pacific area of Costa Rica linking dozens of communities along its route. It can be listed among the most picturesque trails in the world – a trail accommodating six potential activities: beach combing, walking, cycling, horseback riding, bird watching and white water rafting (where possible/desired). The trail starts at Manuel Antonio National Park, famous for its white sand beaches, and ends in the Costa Rica Tarrazu Gourmet Coffee capital, San Marcos. at almost 6000 feet above sea level.

The flat portion of the route is over 25 kilometres long and winds its way from Manuel Antonio beach to Paso Real or Esquipulas, at the base of the Talamanca Sierra. The flat trail passes through some of Costa Rica’s most stunning landscapes: Manuel Antonio National Park, Downtown Quepos, the African Palm tree Plantations and the lower part of the Naranjo and Paquita rivers. The trail follows a variety of corridors: abandoned Indian trails, dirt roads, park and forest trails and some secondary roads.

The Mountain portion of the route is about 30 kilometers long and winds its way through the Alto Quepos Mountains and Forest Reserve. Starting at Esquipulas, the trails climbs up via an abandoned old road that used to communicate Costa Rica with Colombia, long time ago. This historic Mountain pass goes through picture-perfect landscape where waterfalls, ancient rain forests and hidden valleys takes you to another world, reminicent of a Jurassic Park-like experience. You will likely see Macaws, Howley Monkeys, the elusive Jaguarundi and the Resplendent Quetzal, the sacred bird of the Indians who lived in this wild territory long time ago. The trails takes you to the Small village of Naranjillo where you can meet wonderful native people who always greet visitors to their small mountain valley. Then the trail goes up to the clouds and takes you to the El Pito Mountain pass and Alto Quepos Real Estate, at 6000 feet above sea level, where you can see breathtaking views of the Quepos Plains. Finally, the trails and secondary roads takes you to the highland valley of Tarrazu, source of the most sought-after gourmet coffees in the world. Coffee farmers will greet you as you approach the commerce center of the valley, San Marcos de Tarrazu

The Quepos - Tarrazu Mountain Trail is an excellent example of local governments and community groups working together on projects that provide recreational opportunities, while fostering economic development for local communities. It is a natural choice for a development project as it is leaving a lasting legacy for all Central Pacific Costa Ricans.

How it's Happening

Quepos - Tarrazu trail was founded in 1998 to develop the Central Pacific portion of the Country.

Volunteer support is essential to the Quepos - Tarrazu Mountain Trail initiative. Individuals, communities, schools, service clubs, corporations, governments and countless other organizations have joined together in this national partnership, and more are welcome to support the entire effort.

The communities that benefit from the trail are helping bring it about, and regional councils along the the route are working to make sure key decisions about the route are locally controlled.

Also, we have to thank all people in the Tarrazu Valley that have been involved in the project since the first attempts to built the first trails to the coast were done back in the 1920's.

. For more information on how to contribute to the Quepos - Tarrazu Mountain Trail, go to the Quepos - Tarrazu real estate website contact page here!

The Quepos - Tarrazu communities' Involvement

The Quepos - Tarrazu communities have emerged as leaders in working toward completion of the trail, and thousands of Costa Ricans have become involved in making it reality.

The Quepos - Tarrazu Communities government is a strong supporter of the Quepos - Tarrazu Mountain Trail project, and is working with local community groups and individuals.

All portions of the trail are already complete and open for use but lots of enhancements need to be completed. Users should recognize that the Quepos - Tarrazu Mountain Trail is a work in progress and some sections require upgrading. Trail users should also be aware that resource development activities may occur adjacent to, across, or on the trail.

The purpose of this website is to provide some general, touring information for cyclists. As work continues on Quepos - Tarrazu Mountain Trail, more information will be added to this site.

Call us today at SKYPE ACCOUNT: JLUNCR or email us at info@altoquepos.com for further details.

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