FAQ
Why should I invest in Faraway Country and not quite closer, f.i. in Holland?
Forest Returns, which initiated the hacienda, built up a lot of expertise with the development of ‘landgoederen’ (country estates). This happened in close coorporation with Drs. Maarten Mortier of More Trees Consultancy in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands.
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Why should I invest in Costa Rica and not in another country you are familiar with?
Forest Returns, which initiated the hacienda, built up a lot of expertise with the development of sustainable forestry processes in general in other countries in Europe and more particularly in the tropics. After all, the trees in the tropics are growing much faster and the exploitation costs are much lower than in European countries. Since 1995 we have been building up a strong network of leading organizations in The Netherlands and abroad.
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Why do you offer me a ‘Hacienda’ instead of just one of your other reforestation projects?
Since 1995 much experience has been gained with sustainable Sylva Culture in general and with reforestation with Tectona grandis L (teak) in particular. Not only in Costa Rica yet also in Brazil, particularly in the province Mato Grosso on numerous locations, in Ghana (Somanya, Mampong and Dormah) and in Panama (Bocas Del Toro).
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Why ‘sustainable hospitality’ in addition to your core business ‘sustainable forestry’?
The choice for tourism in general and for sustainable hospitality in particular is only natural because.
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Why ‘sustainable aqua culture’ in addition to your core business ‘sustainable forestry’?
We choose deliberately for ‘sustainable aqua culture’ because.
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Can you tell me more about the ‘Internal Rate of Return’?
Actually it means a calculation, calculated back in the time over a period of 22 years. All on the basis of a tight mathematical formula called: Internal Rate or Returns (IRR) . This was also in our case: we have calculated per year turnovers and costs and projected into the future.
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Why are you doing such a hell of the job forjust a 1.000 acres estate?
We do it with pleasure, with full conviction and with passion because we continue believe positively in greener making our world. Indeed, Forest Returns…
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How can I join in as a new shareholder of Hacienda la Esperanza?
By showing your serious interest and sending us an e-mail. We will get in touch with you to discuss further details. By calling Cor Denneman directly on his phone with number +31 65 123 00 70 an appointment can be set in near future.
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Who owns Hacienda la Esperanza?
At this moment the Costa Rican entity (‘la compañia’) behind the Hacienda, officially called and registered as ‘Hacienda la Esperanza Int. de Heredia S.A.’ is owned by a committed and environmentally concerned group of twelve Dutch both private and business investors.
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Can you tell me more about the organization?
Yes we can, as we strongly believe in transparency. The management with this kind of investment projects is –as we know from experience- one of the major risk factors. Therefore we have put a lot of extra effort in rebuilding the small but alert and flexible organization since the take over.
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Is Hacienda la Esperanza suitable for me as a recreation destination?
Yes certainly, as you can fulfill your own recreation dreams by using one of more of the areas of interest such as:
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How can I get there as fast as possible?
After arriving in San José you can take a smaller plane at the international airport Juan Santamaria and go with Sansa Air to Aeropuerto Playa Tambor. That will take about 25 minutes! If desired we can pick you up at this smaller airport and bring you to directly to Hacienda la Esperanza. The distance, going in the direction of Cobanó, is approximately 25 kilometers. The infra structure is good.
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How can I go to Hacienda la Esperanza by car?
From San José is it rather easy to take the so called Panamerican Highway in the direction of Puntarenas and to take to the boat directly to Paquera. From Paquera it is an easy road trough Tambor in the direction to Cobanó. The distance from Tambor, going in the direction of Cobanó, to Haciernda la Esperanza is approximately 25 kilometers. The infrastructure is good.
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Is Hacienda la Esperanza suitable for children?
Vacationing at Hacienda la Esperanza is an immeasurable experience for the whole family. Children age 6 years and older, can unravel the magical world of nature right at their fingertips.
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What luggage?
The Hacienda’s dress code is informal. Guests are encouraged to bring only lightweight, casual clothing, sunscreen, a bathing suit, sturdy shoes or hiking boots and a large beam flashlight.
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Talking about hospitality, what are your check in and check out rules?
Check in time begins at 2:00 pm. If you should arrive earlier at Hacienda la Esperanza we will do everything possible to have your ‘casa’ ready. However, if you should have to wait for your ‘casa’ to be ready don’t waist any time!
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Why did you additionally choose for planting giant bamboo?
As the fast growing woody plant the bamboo (effectively a type of grass) is very suitable in combination with teak. We did some research in close co-operation with Raymond Keogh of Coillte in Ireland based on their experiences in strong teak and bamboo regions in Asia.
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And what about teak?
Sustainable reforestation remains the core business of Forest Returns as initiator of the seven area vision for Hacienda la Esperanza new style. And teak still is Key Area Number One.
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