FOR SALE

$ 200,000.00 USD

Costa Rica - Alajuela
San Mateo
Listing ID: 400051521163

Just 20 minutes from downtown Atenas, this rare 56,658 m² (approx. 14 acre) property sits directly on the north bank of one of the region's most beloved natural landmarks — a spring-fed river canyon known for its crystal-clear swimming holes and cascading waterfalls. The land shares a direct boundary with the pools, giving future owners private, direct access to a swimming and waterfall system that draws visitors from across the Central Valley. What sets this parcel apart from typical riverfront land is its history: tucked into the hillside along the river is the entrance to a section of the old Minas del Aguacate gold mine, one of Costa Rica's earliest and most storied mining operations, dating back to the 19th century. The mine tunnel, still visible and accessible from the property, adds a genuine sense of place and story that can't be replicated — perfect for an eco-lodge, boutique retr...