Property for sale in Quepos, Puntarenas

The famous “Mona Galosa farm” in Mata Platano.

Immerse yourself in Pura Vida commercial lifestyle with this turn-key cacao farm. Be a part of a trending cultural movement into locally produced and organically grown cacao products. This sprawling 24 Hectare farm is nestled in a quite rural of Mata Platano valley and has over 10,000 cacao trees. The farm produces and packages its own chocolate and branded products on site. The owner has all the necessary modern equipment and machines included in the sales price to produce chocolate and even is producing chocolate ice cream. The property includes a two-bedroom apartment and a one-bedroom staff quarter. There are some permaculture activities on the premises like composting of the cacao.

Acquired back in 2008, the family has worked throughout these 24 hectares of land to maintain and protect its beauty and wildlife. In 2009 they began introducing native cocoa as just a small hobby, now to date, this orchard has grown to over 10000 Cacao plants. Within the boundaries of our family farm lives both a large troop of capuchin and spider MONKEYS, and regardless of our attempts to stop them these monkey troops raid our orchard to eat their fill of precious cocoa fruit and generally they manage to consume near 40% of our annual yields. Our only defense weapon consists in rolling up the ripe beans one by one with nets trying to discourage the sweet monkeys so we have lovingly nicknamed them the “GREEDY MONKEY” or “LA MONA GOLOSA”.

At the center of the operation there is a modern visitor’s center, and tourists can witness the complete process of producing artisanal chocolate. The farm also grows vanilla, plantains, bananas for additional income. The farm also has cows, goats, chickens, and various other farm animals. In the surrounding jungle, there is an abundance of local wildlife in the area include Monkey’s, Crocodiles, and a variety of tropical birds.

There is an additional separated 3 to 4 hectares available for a green housing development, great potential for a retreat center or large residential development. Also, one can expand the farm on cacao production.

Property contains 5 wells and has an abundance of water, including a long winding creek that feeds a large pond. The cacao and plantain fields are irrigated from waters from the pond.

The farm regularly hosts tours from companies in neighboring towns and travelers, producing substantial additional income. The operation has a cacao store in the center of Jaco for the sales of Cacau products.

The farm regularly hosts tours from companies in neighboring towns and travelers, producing substantial additional income. Cacao Ceremony in a real and authentic Mayan’s house. Cacao farm tour & chocolate tasting experience.

Getting knowledge about the Mayans and how they use the cacao back on time. Then learn how we grow cacao trees and make chocolate from it.

The farm has given priority to Criollo, which is a variety of cocoa that is at risk of extinction: This cacao was cultivated by the Maya and Aztecs, and has been progressively abandoned due to its low yield. This rare cacao represents only 0.001% of the world production. The quality of this cocoa it’s worldwide unique: boasting creaminess, roundness and sweetness. The farm is also working in the selection of other varieties of Cacao plants to offer you a 360 ° product.

• Possible cooperative of other cacao farms in the country.
• Climbing cacao prices in the world and possibility of exporting.
• Tilapia production on the property.
• Lots of water since creek flows right through the property.
• NATURALY FERMENTED IN TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WOODEN BOXES
• Possibility for extra growth of more cacao trees.
• Trained staff.
• Good location in the Central Pacific and access.
• Huge potential for sustainable tourism.
• Local Tourism activities and tours.
• Sales of cacao products in the area and Costa Rica.
• Sustainable living community with green housing, cacao production, permaculture, and cacao Indian ceremonies for the Tourism market.
• Giftshop for additional sales with cacao products, also as integrated souvenir brand.
• Licensing possibilities of cacao products.
• Copy the café britt model of cacao and branding with Tourism and positioning.
• Financials are available for 2024

My take on this farm is you can control the chocolate production, middleman position and product, packaging and sell to feeder markets under your own brand to US, Europe, local market, and other commercial markets. Licensing opportunities like chocolate wine.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity. The owner who is Italian is willing to stay over and give you all the necessary training.