Large Agricultural Estate (Finca) for Sale in Las Porqueras, Merida

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This is the largest finca for sale in the Merida mountain region, located just 7 km from Timotes, an area known for producing a significant portion of the Andean region's vegetables. The property encompasses 1339 hectares, with 220 hectares suitable for cultivation: * 140 hectares with slopes less than 40%, suitable for cultivation using oxen-drawn plows. * 80 hectares suitable for mechanized farming. Crops here are never affected by frost, allowing for two to three harvests per year with excellent yields. The property boasts high-quality soil and ample water for gravity-fed irrigation during the dry season, ensuring stable production with minimal risk. Several natural water sources (streams) run through the finca, maintaining a consistent flow throughout the year. The Quebrada del Chorro defines the property's boundary and serves as the primary source for the irrigation systems. This stream has a permanent water flow, even in summer, and originates in Laguna El Chorro, a significant glacial lake. This lake, along with other glacial lakes located at 3450 meters above sea level, forms a natural storage system that maintains the continuous flow of the Quebrada El Chorro year-round. Additionally, the finca benefits from other streams originating in the upper mountain region (Sierra De La Culata National Park), including Quebrada Caña and Quebrada El Muerto. These streams feed five Australian tanks, storing over 2 million liters of water, and a 200,000-liter artificial lagoon. This allows for several independent sprinkler irrigation systems, ensuring the entire cultivated area can be irrigated. The finca has paved road access to Timotes, guaranteeing easy transport of produce to Timotes and other locations throughout the country. It also has infrastructure for 220V electricity, sewage, and potable water. The natural soils have an average topsoil depth of 40 to 80 cm, with some rocky outcrops of schist. Soil analysis indicates a sandy-loam texture, a high concentration of rounded stones, and good natural fertility. The natural "Kikuyo" grass covers the areas with low vegetation. Included is a historic house dating back to 1836, constructed with tapia walls, a reed roof, and tile, featuring a central courtyard with an original water channel (acequia). The house was remodeled in 1990, preserving the original architectural style. It comprises five bedrooms and a small independent apartment. It features a kitchen, four bathrooms, and open corridors with original floors that maintain the same artisanal craftsmanship typical of the area. There are plans to build a small four-bedroom inn with bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, and other amenities to meet COVENIN standards and obtain the necessary permits from the Ministry of Tourism. A second, more ambitious project envisions a construction around the main house, transforming it into the central attraction of a large 16-double-bedroom inn with its own services, also compliant with COVENIN standards. Both projects have preliminary designs and plans. The property is registered under corporate entities, streamlining the negotiation, documentation, and registration process for the new owner, and reducing fees with INTI.