Former Tilapia Restaurant & Eco-Tourism Compound

Bijagual, Jacó – Costa Rica

Executive Summary

Parque de la Paz is a 2.5-hectare (6.18-acre) eco-tourism compound located in the lush mountains of Bijagual, just above Jacó. Widely recognized in the region as the former tilapia restaurant destination, the property benefits from built-in name recognition and local history.

Surrounded by virgin rainforest, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife, the compound combines privacy, natural beauty, and existing hospitality infrastructure with substantial development upside.

The owner is committed to selling and has made a significant price adjustment to encourage a timely transaction—creating one of the strongest value opportunities currently available in the Bijagual mountain market.

Property Overview

• Land Size: 2.5 hectares (6.18 acres)
• Setting: Mountain ridge surrounded by primary forest
• Environment: Tropical rainforest, waterfalls, rich wildlife
• Zoning: Suitable for eco-tourism, hospitality, and low-impact development
• Infrastructure: Public road frontage, fiber-optic internet

Only 30 minutes from Jacó, yet fully immersed in nature.

Existing Improvements

Five Eco-Cabins

Integrated into the natural landscape, suitable for:

• Boutique eco-lodge
• Nature-based tourism
• Wellness or yoga retreat
• Retreat center

Restaurant Building (Currently Closed)

Previously a well-known regional destination, remembered for its fresh tilapia experience.

Repositioning potential includes:

• Reviving the tilapia concept
• Gourmet freshwater fish restaurant
• Farm-to-table or water-to-table dining
• Reservation-based culinary experience

The physical infrastructure is already in place, significantly reducing startup timelines.

Tilapia Pond

The original tilapia pond remains on site, offering:

• Sustainable aquaculture potential
• On-site production integration
• Aquaponics or regenerative systems
• Strong branding differentiation

Very few hospitality properties include functioning aquaculture infrastructure — this is a distinctive asset.

Main House

Suitable for:

• Owner residence
• On-site management
• Premium rental unit

Development & Expansion Potential

• Add additional cabins or suites
• Develop boutique eco-lodge (8–12 keys)
• Create wellness or retreat concept
• Expand sustainable food systems
• Low-impact residential development
• Possible segregation of lots along public road frontage (subject to approval)

Multiple exit strategies enhance long-term flexibility.

Investment Perspective

• 25,000 m² of land with infrastructure
• Cabins + restaurant structure included
• Tilapia pond adds operational and marketing value
• Fiber internet installed

Recreating this compound today would likely exceed the current asking price before accounting for land acquisition.

USD 850,000

The owner has made a decisive correction in pricing and is prepared to transact. Serious, well-structured offers will be considered.