This 100-hectare parcel near Sardinal, Carrillo, Guanacaste is land with sound foundations and clear regenerative upside, scoring 63 out of 100. The reading that most shapes the work here is that about 5% of the parcel is permanently under water. The first move: map how water moves and stands across the parcel before siting anything on it.
Riskhigh confidence
About 5% of the parcel is permanently under water.
This area cannot be built on or farmed without major drainage or fill work, so it reduces the usable land and the cost of developing it.
5% permanent open water, plus 1% under seasonal water (JRC Global Surface Water, 1984–2021).
Riskmedium confidence
Dry spells are projected to run about 76 days by 2050.
A long rain-free stretch — not the yearly total — is what empties soil moisture and storage; size water storage and choose drought-tolerant planting to the dry spell, not the annual average.
Longest yearly run of days under 1 mm of rain projected near 76 days longer than today's 69-day spell (Open-Meteo daily climate).
Riskmedium confidence
This area is highly exposed to projected climate change by 2050.
Large shifts in temperature and rainfall can change what the land can support, so any plan should be built around the projected conditions, not current ones.
Projected change by 2050: +1.3 °C mean temperature, -25% rainfall. Exposure rated High.
Riskhigh confidence
A meaningful share of this land's tree cover has been cleared since 2000.
Long-term loss points to historical or ongoing clearing pressure and a lower conservation baseline; confirm the legal status and whether clearing is still active.
About 11.9% of the parcel lost tree cover since 2000, most recently in 2019. It held 38% tree cover in 2000. Source: Hansen Global Forest Change GFC-2023-v1.11.
Climatemedium confidence
The land is projected to see roughly 122 hot days a year by 2050.
Many days above 32 °C stress crops, livestock, workers, and unshaded ground; favour heat-tolerant species, shade, and water retention, and plan for cooling and storage.
About 122 days a year with a daily high of 32 °C or more by the 2050 horizon up from about 91 today (Open-Meteo daily climate).
Waterhigh confidence
Rainfall is high and supports rain-fed use.
There is enough water for most crops and forestry with little or no irrigation; dry-season storage still helps.
2,023 mm of rain per year. Nearest mapped watercourse is about 2.43 km away. The archive's 20-year trend reads about +57% — a swing that size deserves verification against local records before it informs any plan.
Terrainhigh confidence
The land is gently rolling.
Gentle terrain is generally workable with only minor grading for buildings or roads.
Mean elevation 29 m, mean slope 4°, 136 m of relief.
Biodiversityhigh confidence
The area has a rich record of documented wildlife.
High biodiversity adds conservation value, may bring species-protection rules, and can support eco-tourism or habitat-credit programs.
6,174 biodiversity records nearby, including Quiscalus mexicanus and Pitangus sulphuratus (GBIF, the global species-record archive).
Soilmedium confidence
Soil organic carbon is moderate.
The soil is workable but will benefit from cover cropping and organic inputs to build fertility before intensive use.
31.4 g/kg soil organic carbon in the top 30 cm, clay loam texture, pH 6.4 (ISRIC SoilGrids).
Accesshigh confidence
The parcel is relatively remote.
Distance from roads and towns means lower encroachment pressure and more privacy, but higher transport and operating costs.
About 3.58 km to the nearest road.