ESTABLISHED ECO-LODGE FOR SALE | TURNKEY BUSINESS WITH EXPANSION POTENTIAL | EL COPECITO, SAN CARLOS

$835,000

Discover an established eco-lodge in El Copecito, San Carlos, ideally located along the scenic route to El Valle de Antón, between the Pacific beaches and the mountains.

With 12 years of successful operation, an international clientele, excellent guest reviews, and accommodation for up to 30 guests, this is an opportunity to acquire a fully operational hospitality business in a beautiful natural setting.

The property features 7 independent buildings surrounded by 5,700 m² of botanical gardens, with additional land available next door for potential expansion.

ESTABLISHED BUSINESS & REPUTATION

* 12 years of continuous operation
* Google and TripAdvisor: 4.8/5
* Booking.com: 9.6/10
* Fully equipped and operational, offered turnkey
* Excellent condition, with no outstanding renovation work
* Full legal permits and official ATP tourism accreditation

LOCATION & CLIMATE

Enjoy convenient access to both the Pacific coastline and the mountains of El Valle de Antón:
* 15 minutes to several Pacific beaches
* 20 minutes to El Valle de Antón
* 25 minutes to Río Hato Airport
* 1.5 hours to Panama City
* Close to an international school, shops, and hospitals
* Excellent road access

The area benefits from a mild microclimate, with less frequent rainfall than El Valle and less intense heat than the immediate coastline, allowing guests to enjoy the pool, garden, terraces, and outdoor areas throughout the year.

ACCOMMODATION & PROPERTY FEATURES

The property comprises 7 independent buildings with a current capacity of up to 30 beds:
* 5 fully equipped guest rooms for 2–6 people, each with a private bathroom
* 2 independent cabins for 4 guests each, with private kitchens
* 5,700 m² botanical garden with tropical plants, fruit trees, and medicinal herbs
* Covered open-air reception, bar, breakfast area, and terrace, with potential for restaurant operations
* Lagoon-style swimming pool with waterfall and sun loungers
* Outdoor barbecue area
* Laundry, workshop, and storage facilities
* Parking for up to 12 vehicles
* Fiber-optic internet
* Private 70-meter-deep well
* Fully fenced and enclosed property

EASY-TO-MANAGE OPERATION

The current owners manage the business as a couple, working approximately 20 hours per week each, with support from two employees: a gardener responsible for general maintenance, and a cleaning professional who also assists with breakfast service.

The established operating system makes the business relatively straightforward to take over. The owners will also provide one month of transition assistance to introduce the new owners to the operation.

FLEXIBLE USE & EXPANSION POTENTIAL

Beyond continuing the existing eco-lodge business, the property offers opportunities to develop:
* A wellness center, spa, or retreat destination
* A private family residence with hospitality facilities
* A multifamily or mixed-use property
* Additional guest accommodation or expanded hospitality facilities

There is also the possibility of living on-site as a primary residence, surrounded by the botanical garden.

ADDITIONAL LAND AVAILABLE

Adjacent vacant lots are available for separate purchase, offering further potential to expand the existing business, increase accommodation capacity, or develop a larger hospitality or wellness project.

An established business, a beautiful natural setting, and multiple possibilities for future development make this a distinctive opportunity in Panama's Pacific Riviera.

SALE PRICE: $835,000