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Stretching from the highest point of the country, Mt. Chirripo, and the Amistad National Park on the continental divide's mountainous border to the Corcovado National Park and the Osa Peninsula, the Southern Zone has the highest percentage of land devoted to National Parks and Forest Reserves with the greatest biodiversity of any region in the country.
Finca Bellavista is located in a remote area with pristine forest and wonderful eco-tourism opportunities; the South Pacific also offers great surfing, deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. "The most biologically intense place on earth", according to National Geographic magazine, this region of Costa Rica serves up gigantic portions of adventure and nature. The Osa Peninsula and surrounding area will not disappoint with its array of brightly colored exotic birds, azure waters, and emerald canopies that stretch for miles and miles.
Go to http://www.fincabellavista.net/activities.htm for more information or post a comment here on your favorite activities.
Finca Bellavista is located in a remote area with pristine forest and wonderful eco-tourism opportunities; the South Pacific also offers great surfing, deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. "The most biologically intense place on earth", according to National Geographic magazine, this region of Costa Rica serves up gigantic portions of adventure and nature. The Osa Peninsula and surrounding area will not disappoint with its array of brightly colored exotic birds, azure waters, and emerald canopies that stretch for miles and miles.
Go to http://www.fincabellavista.net/activities.htm for more information or post a comment here on your favorite activities.
Share your photos of the finca!
Hi everyone! Just wanted to mention that I started a Kodak Gallery site for all of us to share our photos and memories of the finca. There have been so many people here in the last few weeks, and lots of new friends have been made. I figured it would be an easier way for everyone to keep in touch and swap photos of their time here if they overlapped on visits. It's also a good way to share experiences of nearby places like Corcovado, the Osa, the Golfo Dulce, etc. Go to www.kodakgallery.com and the site is under the email: fincabellavista@gmail.com. Contact me at info@fincabellavista.com for the password.
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Hi folks ! I'm loving what I see ! Ah Costa Rica is so beautiful and a place near and dear to my heart. Two questions come to mind though...I have spent time in the jungles there and I wonder about the trees...they do not always have the deepest root systems and even full grown trees can fall over without prior warning. What is done to make sure the tree houses are safe? Also, what do residents do besides hike, surf, and enjoy the best of life ? What I mean is - how are residents continuing to earn income while living in the jungle? Thanks for making this truly amazing place ! I only ask these questions because I'm genuinly interested in what's going on out there ! Love and Blessings,
Stefanie
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Hi Stefanie! I too love Costa Rica with its beauty, diversity and intensity of life. I have spent many years in every part of Costa Rica and it was the trees at finca that captured my heart. As an owner at finca I too have had a lot of questions about the integrity of building in the trees and if it is possible to live in the jungle and earn an income.
Good news! There is this whole community of tree house experts to answer any question you have about building in the trees. Regarding safety, the first step towards planning a structure at FBV includes having one of two renowned botanists survey the trees on a given lot (as required by the FBV Environmental Review Board) to try and take as much of the risk as possible out of building in the very dynamic rainforest environment, using the latest technologies to minimize the impact, etc. I spent some time with one of the botanists, Gerardo, in April and discovered the type of trees on my lots, their approximate lifespan and strength. I also have learned a lot about the technologies such as GL’s – Garnier Limb’s – which are bolts with 8000 pounds of load-bearing capacity.
Check out: http://www.treehouseworkshop.com/garnier.html
In regards to work, with the hi-speed satellite wi-fi, folks can work through cyberspace, or you could carve out a niche, like I am planning, with a wellness centre and retreat. There are unlimited possibilities to how you can live in the rainforest. I will always be mindful and respect the wilderness of the jungle, but see great opportunities to build a thriving community. Dream big Stef!
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WOW! amazing work! we are going there in April..... Ill LOVE IT!
-WondersOftheworld age 9
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