Inside of the protected area of the Cerros de Escazu Santa Ana's zoning plan permits several kind of low impact development like hotels, country clubs, multifamily houses, commercial use, professional, private educational and international institutions.
Density 60 persons per hectare (per 2.46 acres)
Hotels 20 rooms per hectare
15% of coverage
Three stories or more with larger setback
A preliminary design for a suite hotel and a zoning plan have been advanced as well as the basic studies like geological, hydrological, biological. soil studies, the consultation of all government agencies involved in the permit process as to assure that the property is not affected by future power lines, road projects or other limitations. An ecological impact study that is required for all hotel and other projects is approved. Our intention in moving ahead with the preliminary studies and permits is to save considerable time in an development process, and provide more security to any future buyer or investor who wants to develop the hills in an ecological responsible way.
The preliminary zoning plan and the master plan included have been drawn up and can be adapted according to the wished and insight of the developer. The illustrations shown above are indicators.
The Van Wilpes, the above mentioned professional team, have proven their ability of recovering and enhancing natural values by creating the "Parque Montana del Sol", the adjacent residential project also part of the protected area.
A waste water treatment plant will take care of the hotel's necessities and will be implemented by individual sewer tanks for other areas.