La Cuenca

This is not a land purchase — it is the acquisition of an entire functioning ecosystem. At 500 contiguous hectares of untouched primary rainforest, La Cuenca is one of the largest intact private forest parcels available in Costa Rica today.

Critically, the property sits within the

— a nationally recognized wildlife movement zone connecting lowland Pacific coast habitat with highland forest reserves. Properties at this nexus are rare: they don't just protect land, they protect the connections between protected areas that allow jaguars, tapirs, peccaries, and hundreds of bird species to move, breed, and survive long-term.

Conservation investment works best when land is large enough to protect biodiversity corridors, intact enough to avoid restoration costs, and hydrologically significant enough to anchor an entire watershed. La Cuenca checks every box.

• 500 hectares with 85% primary forest coverage across steep, undulating terrain
• Multiple permanent streams including Palo Seco Stream
• Two major natural springs feeding water downhill year-round
• The Canfilones River running through large portions of the property
• Sweeping Pacific Ocean views from upper elevation points
• Located in a nationally designated biological corridor zone

This is not land that needs to be restored. It simply needs to be protected.

Purchase and protect. By holding this land under conservation title, you permanently remove it from development risk. Grow Jungles supports owners in registering with FONAFIFO — Costa Rica's national payments-for-ecosystem-services program — which provides annual government stipends to landowners who maintain and protect forest cover.

Costa Rica is the global benchmark for responsible, nature-based travel. This property — with its untouched forest, river systems, and ocean-view elevations — is ideally positioned for a premium sustainable tourism experience. Think forest immersion retreats, guided watershed expeditions, or a conservation-certified lodge that funds ongoing protection.

The combination of ocean views, river access, virgin trails, and elevation diversity creates exceptional conditions for a boutique conservation lodge, research station, or guided wilderness experience.

Properties of this scale and condition attract partnerships with universities, conservation NGOs, and biodiversity monitoring programs. Camera trap networks, biological surveys, and watershed studies create long-term value and global visibility.

The property's proximity to the Los Santos region — Costa Rica's premier coffee zone — makes it viable for shade-grown, conservation-compatible coffee as a secondary income stream, without compromising forest integrity.

As voluntary carbon markets mature globally, large intact forest properties are becoming income-generating assets. This property's scale, location, and condition position it well for future participation in these mechanisms.

• Full legal and title verification
• FONAFIFO registration support for annual government stipends
• Wildlife monitoring infrastructure — camera traps, biodiversity surveys
• Local employment — hiring and managing community conservation staff
• Ongoing stewardship and reporting so you see your impact clearly

500 hectares. 85% primary forest. Documented. Hydrologically complete. Corridor-connected. Ocean views. River access. Legal status fully in order.

Properties like this are no longer available at scale. This is where serious conservation investment begins.

At Grow Jungles, we are committed to conservation alignment on every property we manage or support. Our comprehensive approach includes: