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Costa Rica
Costa Rica CINDE 2014. All Rights Reserved. The facts of this report are believed to be correct at the time of publication. Please note that the contents delivered are based on information gathered in good faith from both public and proprietary sources. As such, CINDE can accept no liability whatsoever for loss or damage arising as a result of the use of this report, either in its published or online format I. Industrial Parks 1. Manufacturing Parks 1.1 Coyol Free Zone 1.2 Propark 1.3 Zeta Group 1.4 La Lima Free Zone 1.5 Flexipark 1.6 Greenpark 1.7 BES Free Zone 2. Services Parks 2.1 America Free Zone 2.2 Avenida Escazú 2.3 Forum 2 2.4 Ultrapark 2.5 El Tobogán Corporate Center 2.6 Lindora Park Free Zone 2.7 El Cafetal Corporate Center 2.8 Zona Franca del Este 2.9 Eurocenter Diursa 2.10 Escazú Village 2.11 Belén Business Center 3. Parks Outside the GAMA (Great Metropolitan Area) 3.1 Solarium 3.2 Puntarenas Free Zone 3.3 Zona Franca del Atlántico II. Annexes 1. Manufacturing Parks' Map 2. Services Parks' Map 3. Parks' outside GAMA Map 2 www.cinde.org Coyol Free Zone, the largest and the most modern hightech business park in Central America, is located in the province of Alajuela, Costa Rica just 4.5 miles west of the SJO International Airport. This state-of-the-art park is spread over 107 hectares (246 acres) of prime real estate and already boasts 400,000 m2 (4, 305,000 ft2) of worldclass facilities. Location: The location of Coyol FZ is at the west side of the Great Metropolitan Area, close to the International Airport and two main highways 1 and 27, which offers easy access to over 900,000 inhabitants. Infrastructure: The sections were designed as a Business Park to support the needs of service companies and a High Tech Park for international manufacturing operations. The buildings respond to the infrastructure and technical requirements of each client and the Park offers many options to grow. The architectural designs of the buildings and the profile of the tenants, create an environment that is appropriate for the operation of international manufacturing companies. Besides a distinguished and contemporary architectonic design, the Park enjoys nice gardens, superb views and an ample parking area. 3 www.cinde.org Our Services: Fully redundant electrical grid Redundant and multiple supplier´s telecommunications system Potable water system Security system and electronic access Waste water treatment plant Garbage collection Customs office onsite Maintenance of common areas Maintenance of roads, sidewalks, general infrastructure of the park and street lighting Storm water management system Mechanical systems Landscaping Condominium system Ample parking areas Other Services: Exclusive transportation system for the employees of the park from different locations Medical clinic service Banking service Food service Our Experience: Coyol Free Zone broke ground as a high-tech park in March 2007 with Hollogic as our anchor tenant. St Jude Medical, Abbott Vascular, Volcano, Moog and fifteen more tenants have joined our development making it one of the preferred choices among medical and advanced manufacturing companies. A cutting-edge technological environment specialized in the high end manufacturing devices and industrial developments built by a team with significant knowledge and experience in this industry. With more than 300,000 sqm (3,229,200 sqf) of construction in industrial buildings makes us the foremost experts in the Free Zone business parks industry. Coyol FZ & Business Park promotes innovation, excellence and strong sense of social & environment responsibility. 4 www.cinde.org Build to Suit Capacity and Experience: In order to facilitate your start up and cost control, CFZ offers a one-stop point for cold shell buildings and improvements construction. The construction management service for our customers is complete. Reason why most of our tenants have decided to use the service with successful deliveries on time. To begin with the description of the scope of this service, we can support our clients with the Basis of Design for even those start-up companies willing to establish operations in Costa Rica. The service includes pre-construction works, plans, estimates, permits, open book biddings, reports, construction works, inspections and more. CFZ guarantees competitive pricing, quality, good service, occupational health, legal and insurance coverage for a build to suit building on a worldwide standards. Our Customers: Alone Facilities: 1. Abbott Vascular 2. Hologic 3. Covidien 4. Sinergy Health (E-Beam) 5. Sinergy Health (ETO 6. Moog 7. St Jude Medical 8. Volcano 9. Microvention – Terrumo 10. SMC 11. Cyberonics 12. Coopervision 13. Arthrocare Multitenant Buildings: 14. Merrill’s Packaging 15. Establishment Labs 16. Sensient Flavors 17. Veridiam Medical 18. NDC Nitinol 19. Helix Medical Contact Information: Carlos Wong Phone: (506) 2435-6000 Fax: (506) 2435-6060 E-mail: [email protected] Ericka Flores Phone: (506) 2435-6000 Fax: (506) 2435-6060 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.coyolfz.com/ 5 www.cinde.org Location: Coyol, Alajuela. Infrastructure and services: 50 hectares of land. Access through boulevard. Sidewalks. Recreational and green areas: 31,329.55 m2. Controlled access. Electrical system (15 MVA). Telephone system (Fiber Optics) Potable water system (AyA 10 L/sec + Well 6 L/sec). Storm water system. Public waste disposal service. Public transportation. General park maintenance. Security. Note: Waste water treatment set for individual needs Contact information: Marianella Calvo Phone: (506) 2288-0101 Fax: (506) 2288-4710 E-mail: [email protected] 6 www.cinde.org ZETA Group is a leading real estate company, specialized in industrial parks and free zone development and management. The company has been the pioneer in warehouse development in Central America, being the first to create private Free Zones in the region since 1985. The parks are fully integrated industrial districts, providing efficient infrastructure and a wide range of services to its customers. ZETA Industrial Parks belongs to ZETA GROUP Holding, a private organization specialized in international real estate investments and real estate development, with over 50 years of experience in industrial warehousing both in Europe and LatinAmerica. One location is Zeta Free Zone Cartago. Founded in 1985, it is the oldest private Industrial Park and Free Zone of Costa Rica. Consists of 45 hectares; houses over 40 companies, among the most innovative and dynamic of the region; over 9,000 people work in the park’s companies. The first phase has been completed and the new phase – named Techno Park– is currently under development. The park is located 40 KM from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, on the PanAmerican Highway. Another location is Zeta Free Zone Alajuela. Built in 1990, this is ZETA’s newest park in Costa Rica. Consists of 15 hectares, of which the first phase consisting of one third has been developed and completed, and the second phase of 10 hectares is currently being developed. This park is located only 3 Km away from the International Airport in Alajuela. Services: 24/7 security Waste water treatment plant Tenants: DSM Maluquer Horizons International Samtec BASF Among Others Contact Information: Edgar González Phone: (506) 2224-3333 Ext. 158 Cell: (506) 8810-3659 E-mail: [email protected] 7 www.cinde.org La Lima Free Zone & Business Park is a new project strategically located in La Lima, Cartago, known as “The Land of Growth and Talent”, a fertile ground for new companies that view Costa Rica as an excellent option for operating their businesses. The park is developed over 79 hectares (195.21 acres) ideal for mixed industrial use, including companies in advanced manufacturing, logistics, supply, medical, and services sectors. La Lima Free Zone and Business Park is conceived as a flexible and dynamic hub for investment and high technology; high quality, design and efficiency needed to serve the infrastructure and technical requirements of each client and their business. Location: La Lima Free Zone is strategically located in the province of Cartago. Cartago boasts 11% of the total population of Costa Rica, crowning it the third most populated province in the country, after San Jose and Alajuela. A fertile breeding ground for new companies, the area takes its seat among other prominent Costa Rican cities known for their growing resumes of thriving national and international businesses. At the crossroads of major trade routes linking the East and West, Cartago is a gateway for imports and exports to and from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the rest of the world. The area includes well-established universities, and vocational and technical colleges, which yield a talented labor force whom are highly educated and possess advanced technical expertise. Cartago is equipped with a new electrical substation, telecommunications networks, and a world-class fiber-optic project covering the whole province. The province is an ideal setting for establishing key business operations in a number of industries. 8 www.cinde.org General Information Total property size: 79 ha Total Lots: Over 650,000 m2 (6,996,541 sq feet) for 37 industrial lots Construction Capacity: Over 400,000 m2 (4,305,564 sq feet) Common Green Areas: Over 65,000 m2 (699,654 sq feet) Services and Infrastructure: The Business Park provides investors with perfect conditions for establishing key business operations. The clients benefit from advanced infrastructure and high technology. Some of these assets include: Fully Redundant Electrical Grid: two separate, independent circuits. Each of these circuits, coming from a different power sub-station Redundant Potable Water System First class Telecommunications System Perimeter security, CCTV monitoring and internal street patrolling On site Customs Office Automated electronic access system Own waste water treatment plant Garbage collection Internal road maintenance Ample parking areas Condominium system including maintenance of common areas, roads, sidewalks, street lighting and general infrastructure Common green areas including trails, gardens and amazing mountain views Public and private transportation services for the employees of the park Our Experience: La Lima Free Zone and Business Park is a Garnier & Garnier Real Estate development project that began construction in 2013 with Zollner Elektronik as anchor tenant. Garnier & Garnier has more than 9 www.cinde.org 18 years of experience in real estate development and promotion, and among other large projects, it is the developer of Coyol Free Zone in Alajuela. The company is committed to the environment and aims to reduce the environmental impact produced throughout the process of developing this project. The results of the projects developed by the group are its best introduction, ratifying its experience and soundness. Building Options: La Lima Free Zone and Business Park offers clients three types of building options to accommodate a wide range of needs: cold shell, turn-key and multitenant. In order to support the startup of operations and reduce cost, La Lima offers construction management services to deliver build to suit solutions according to client´s business requirements. Due to the vast experience, the scope of services for construction management include preconstruction, plans, estimates, permits, open book administration, reports, project management, construction, inspections among others. La Lima Free Zone and Business Park promotes excellence, high quality standards and strong environmental & social responsibility initiatives. Our Customers: Zollner Elektronik (anchor client) Contact Information: Karla Quevedo Commercial Manager Phones: (506) 2205-3600 Fax: (506) 2205-3695 Email: [email protected] www.garnier.cr Fernando Carazo General Manager Phones: (506) 2205-3600 Fax: (506) 2205-3695 Email: [email protected] www.garnier.cr www.lalimafreezone.com 10 www.cinde.org Contact Information: Karla Quevedo Commercial Manager Phones: (506) 2205-3600 Fax: (506) 2205-3695 Email: [email protected] www.garnier.cr Contact Information: Carlos Zacapa [email protected] Javier Guerrero [email protected] www.thegreenparkfz.com Contact Information: Roberto de Bedout Commercial Manager Phones: (506) 2225-0019 Email: [email protected] 11 www.cinde.org America Free Zone (AFZ) started its operations in 1999. It is located in the technological corridor of Costa Rica and it promotes infrastructure investment in its corporate center. Its objective is offering real state solutions with international quality standards to develop global operations in the country. Its growing portfolio of clients is especially formed by multinational companies such as Auxis, Avionyx, Banco Nacional, BPO, Cognizant, Dell, DHL, Menchhofer, Elephant Group, HOVG, HP, IBM, Intertec, Motif, StarTek, The Results Companies, Teradyne, VIA Information Tools, among others. Location: AFZ has a strategic location in the heart of three provinces of Costa Rica with the highest concentration of qualified workforce (Alajuela, Heredia and San José). It is located next to the General Cañas Highway, just a few minutes away from the main business centers, universities, hotels, and means of transportation, including the Juan Santamaria International Airport. 12 www.cinde.org Infrastructure: America Free Zone constructions use UL certified materials and exceed the Costa Rican Seismic Code requirements. The business center has a profound environmental awareness. It always takes into account the required standards to certify its designs and make sure that its practices are environmentally responsible. Among the new projects we can mention a car parking and office tower; a new 7 floor building that has LEED (Leadership in energy and environmental design) for Core & Shell certification. Besides that, AFZ offers to its clients electrical and telecommunications redundancy and a latest technology centralized security system. Services: Support and maintenance services with a multidisciplinary team available 24 hours a day, 365 days. Waste collection services. Exhaustive protocol of occupational health and security. Exclusive public and private transportation services. Food court, gym, medical center, pharmacy, convenience store, banking services, among others. 13 www.cinde.org Contact information: José Benavides | Corporate Manager Telephone number: (506) 2509-9999 (506) 8709-9950 Fax: (506) 2239-4445 Email: [email protected] Website: www.americafreezone.com Melissa Carvajal | Corporate Communications Telephone number: (506) 2509-9911 (506) 8708-7575 Fax: (506) 2239-4445 Email: [email protected] Website: www.americafreezone.com 14 www.cinde.org It is the first Lifestyle Center in Costa Rica that combines work, live, shop and leisure at the same place. The project was awarded first place in the Biennale of Architecture, as the best master plan in 2006. The project has: More than 2,500 parking spaces, shops, residences, hotels and a hospital. It is located in Escazú near the Prospero Fernandez Highway, which aims to become a new area of attraction for cultural, economic and social activities. Offices: It has more than 13,000 m2 of office area located on the upper floors of the Avenue, with the latest technology and safety, with surface and underground parking. Trade and entertainment: 30,000 m2 will be allocated to retail trade, the convenience of nearby hotels (Residence Inn by Marriott and a boutique hotel), restaurants, the first IMAX screen in Costa Rica and 6 modern cinemas. In addition to theater and fitness center, hospital and medical services at a walking distance from the office or residence make Escazú Avenue a unique and convenient space for executives today. Houses: 2 buildings for loft-style residences of 135 m2 and other residence. Contact information: Marianella Calvo Phone: (506) 2288-0101 Fax: (506) 2288-4710 E-mail: [email protected] 15 www.cinde.org Landlord Cuestamoras Urbanismo Developer Genesis Desarrolladores FORUM2 Lindora is an urban office complex with the highest standards of international design, technology, infrastructure, parking areas, multiple accesses and above all, the beautiful natural surroundings which distinguish us from the rest; FORUM2 is strategically located in a premium area, only 18 minutes away from San José downtown and Juan Santamaría International Airport. FORUM2 is a 1,816,465 square feet project upon completion (17 buildings and 2 parking platforms). Nine of these 17 buildings represent today 360,000 square feet of net rentable office space fully occupied by 11 renowned companies, an a total work-force that exceeds 3,500 employees. Availability for lease: Buildings NM; five-story buildings each, connected through a common lobby, plus two underground parking levels, that together will provide 10,000 m2 of rentable area. Available Gray-Shell by end November 2011 and turnkey by end January 2012. We have available for lease Buildings N & M; five-story buildings each, connected through a common lobby, plus two underground parking levels, that together will provide 10,000 m2 of rentable area. 16 www.cinde.org Key Facts: Strategic location to do business. Urban and contemporary design. Available offices from 250 m2 and up. Build-To- Suit offices or shell delivery. Real expansion options Multiple access roads 1 Parking per every 30 m* of net office space. Additional parking spaces are available up to 1 every 22 m2 of net office space. All parking spaces are digitally accessed and assigned to each tenant. Visitors Only Parking Lot in front of the project (link to exterior front parking) 7000 m2 of Green and recreational areas. Amenities inside the Park such as: Subway, Mini-Market, Rent a Car, Banking, ATMs. Public transportations services in front of the Park. Versatile and safe communication network with optic fiber. Power generator with 24 hours capacity for common and private areas. Closed circuit cameras in common areas; centralized monitoring system for security and administration of services, sprinklers and fire alarm in all offices. Office park specialized in 24/7 service operations (Back-office, Front-office and Shared Services). Some of our prestigious Tenants are Western Union, Procter & Gamble GBS, Oracle, Chiquita, Walmart and Amway. Contact Information: Lorena Segura [email protected] (506) 2520-6115 Rosemary Alvarado [email protected] (506) 2520-6231 (506)8355-4848 17 www.cinde.org ULTRAPARK is one of the most modern free zones in Costa Rica targeting and attracting predominantly science, information services, and technology companies. It's architecturally designed buildings feature top-quality construction materials and methods. To date approximately 85% of the 14 acre complex is developed. ULTRAPARK has successfully attracted both foreign and local companies, employing over 1400 people in the field of electronics, computer software development, communication and information services, fine gold jewelry, medical and pharmaceutical industries. ULTRAPARK is proud to host such distinguished companies as, Amazon, Experian, IBM, Roche Pharmaceutical Services, Intel, L-3 Communications, Hewlett Packard, Thomson Reuters, National Instruments, among others. Infrastructure: ULTRAPARK'S buildings and infrastructure are of the highest caliber. It's architecturally designed buildings feature top-quality construction materials and methods. ULTRAPARK's buildings meet and exceed U.S. standards and features. Contact Information: Paul Ziegler Phone: (506)2293-3333 Fax: (506) 2293-4715 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.ultrapark.com 18 www.cinde.org Tobogan Corporate Center (CCET Spanish Abbreviation) construction began in August 2013 and will be inaugurated and start operations in April 2015. It is a visionary and innovative offices building in downtown San Jose, one of a kind, class A+, LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Building Council. This makes a sustainable building, which consumes 40% less energy than a conventional one, using 35% less water and less CO2 emissions among others, which allows a reduction in maintenance and operating costs, which will benefit tenants and owners. Location: CCET is strategically located in Barrio Tournon, in the Financial District zone, less than 5 minutes from Downtown San José. It has multiple access routes; Route 32 is the main one being the principal route for exportation and importation of the country, where you will find banks, universities, businesses, hotels and hospitals. The catchment area includes San Jose, Santa Ana, Moravia, Tibas, Escazu, Santa Ana and Desamparados. Which offers more than 700,000 of population with higher educational levels. Being centrally located within walking distance to the Capital's Downtown and most public transport services, banks, businesses. Therefore foreign and domestic investment service companies (Professional Services, Back Office, Call Centers etc.), Advanced Manufacturing, Medical Devices and Clean Technologies, tend to look for this location. 19 www.cinde.org Infrastructure: The property has an “L” shape to mirror, which defines the areas available for development of the project and therefore its basic form. The approach with the office building was to have its orientation in accordance to the guidelines of sustainability, where the long sides of the building are facing the north and south, minimizing the suns heat, making the building habitable and maximizing the comfort of the facilities with a low energy requirement. Following the same approach, the building of the parking areas has open fronts for ventilation and reduction of safety hazards in case of fires. The project includes 84.696 m2 of building construction: 29.748 m2 of sellable or rentable office area, 1.860 m2 of commercial space, indoor parking space and warehouses. In the main building, the first level will be the commercial area with 20 retails spaces for shops and services, the top 10 floors with 104 units for office use. On the 11th floor, 8 innovating offices with a new concept for corporate offices, penthouse style, with the advantage of spectacular views, green terraces and double height ceilings. It has a vertical transportation system: emergency stairs in metal frame, 2 elevators from basement to lobby, 10 elevators from the lobby to upper floors, 3 elevators that connect to the adjacent parking tower and one more for loading. A total of 16 elevators in the complex. Additionally, two basement levels for visitors and an adjacent platform with 11 ramps levels, indoors, to meet the parking requirements for owners and employees of the project. The basements will have special spaces for bicycles, lockers and showers to encourage the use of alternative transportation. 20 www.cinde.org Characteristics: Pre-certified LEED Gold by the US Building Council BMS (Building Management System) monitoring system services, electromechanical equipment, fire and security MCS (Mission Critical System) multiple backup systems NFPA 101 (National Fire Protection Association) Cooling towers on the roof, hydronic system for the A/C electrical plants CCTV Security Law 7600, equal opportunities for people with disabilities Green Areas Heliport Central Lobby Office available from 150m2 to 3,072m2 20 Business Units 1,220 Indoor Parking spaces *Actually, 65% of the commercial level and 25% of the corporate levels are already reserved, (Jun2014) Contact Information Rodolfo Cruz | General Manager Phone: (506) 2253-6133 Email: [email protected] Web: www.eltobogancr.com 21 www.cinde.org Designed and developed as a modern project, Lindora Park features a contemporary design, high standards in infrastructure and environmentally friendly. It is located in an area of 52,500 m2 and is being developed in phases, for a total of 60,000 meters of offices in 10 towers. The first phase will feature 2 buildings of 5,000 m2 each for a total of 10,000 m2 of office space, which will be used by tenants belonging to the free zone regime or outside it, and 11,000 m2 of premium warehouses, surrounded by green areas, high technology and safety. Location: Lindora Park is located in the Santa Ana-Belen highway, therefore a few minutes from the airport, downtown San Jose and other strategic places. Infrastructure: By its architectural design Lindora Park is a commercial and Free Zone allowing us to offer tenants the right environment for the development of your business 22 www.cinde.org Additional facilities: • Low-E Window frames allowing lower energy costs • Elevators with the latest technology and higher speed • Beautiful gardens with internal parks • Large parking areas • Fiber optic node • Highest security standards Contact Information: Debbie Ravinovich Phone +506 2282 1000 [email protected] Samuel Rabinovich Phone +506 2282 1000 [email protected] 23 www.cinde.org El Cafetal Corporate Center offers the latest technology combined with an innovative workplace as well as cutting-edge, sustainable design and building practices. It is a Garnier & Garnier Real Estate development project that began construction in early 2013. Four state-of-the-art buildings and five parking lots are being erected and designed under certified LEED® Silver standards. The building efficiencies will allow tenants to benefit from streamlined operating costs while complying with current environmental building standards. This advantage along with our strategic location, access to high-end telecommunications, computer services, and modern technologies puts El Cafetal Corporate Center at the cutting edge. Strategic Location: El Cafetal Corporate Center is strategically located next to the Marriott Hotel in the Belén area in the province of Heredia; close to the International Airport and with easy and multiple access to main highways, hospitals, leading hotels, banks, shopping centers and San José city. Key Facts: 4 Towers of Buildings Property area: 83.225 m2 (895.8 sq ft) Total construction area: 114.260 m2 (1230 sq ft) Office area: 40.510 m2 (436 sq ft) Parking: 5 parking lots /100m2 (1076.4 sq ft) Coverage: Authorized 70% | Designed 59% River protection area: minimum 10m (32.8 ft)| average design: 25m (82 ft) Accessibility for all, in compliance with the 7600 law 24 www.cinde.org LEED® & Sustainability: El Cafetal Corporate Center is pre-certified LEED® Silver by the U.S. Building Council. Some of the sustainable strategies: Alternative transportation options 41% of the site remaining in green with native species, savings in water use 70% of the total parking will be in basement (reduces heat island effects) 33% water savings due to efficient use of sanitary fittings Lower energy consumption for air conditioning systems and energy efficient lighting 50% of the waste will be recycled or go directly to the landfill. Designated areas for the collection and storage of recycled materials 10% of construction materials and 20% of regional materials will be made from recycled content. All of these initiatives will help ensure our certified LEED Silver status and will help El Cafetal Corporate Center remain economical and environmentally friendly. Our Experience: El Cafetal Corporate Center is a Garnier & Garnier Real Estate development project that began construction in early 2013. Garnier & Garnier has more than 18 years of experience in real estate development. The group stands out in Costa Rica thanks to the comprehensive services offered to its clients, and for the versatility of its undertakings according to market needs. The group has been involved in the design, construction, sales and promotion of several successful real estate projects, including Industrial Parks and Free Zones & Business Parks; exclusive Hotel Resorts, corporate office centers; as well as several Residential Projects throughout the country. Premium Infrastructure: Designed and built under highest quality controls and norms State of the art buildings with modern technology and sustainable design Premier corporate accommodations Underground parking available Free parking for visitors Public transportation services in front of the Park Built-to-Suit or Shell delivery Marriot-El Cafetal Corporate Alliance Program 25 www.cinde.org Commercial Plaza: A retail and food center will be developed on the property with direct access to the street and direct access to the Business Park. This center includes leasable space for minimart, pharmacy, and restaurant chains among others with services that are needed in the area and to fulfill the needs of current and future tenants located within the park. Security: 24/7 hour controlled access Sprinkler and fire alarm system in all common areas Each building has emergency staircase CCTV (main entrance, perimeter and internal common areas). Monitoring system Data control for access to the building Receptionist in each building at the lobby 100% emergency back-up generator Our Customers: Citi Bank and Deloitte Costa Rica Contact Information: Karla Quevedo Gerente Comercial Phones: (506) 2205-3600 Fax: (506) 2205-3695 Email: [email protected] www.garnier.cr 26 www.cinde.org Contact information: Roberto de Bedout Commercial Manager Phones: (506) 2225-0019 Email: [email protected] Contact information: Juan Ignacio González Phone: (506) 2293-9990 Fax: (506) 2293-7778 E-mail: [email protected] Contact information: Marianella Calvo Phone: (506) 2288-0101 Fax: (506) 2288-4710 E-mail: [email protected] Contact information: Marianella Calvo Phone: (506) 2288-0101 Fax: (506) 2288-4710 E-mail: [email protected] 27 www.cinde.org SOLARIUM is the first real estate project located out of the GMA (Great Metropolitan Area) with immediate availability. Its strategic location, outside of the GAMA, will allow the future companies that decide to install their enterprise activities there, to maximize the incentives that the new Law of Free Trade Zones offers and to take advantage of these incentives by terms more extensive than the ones offered by other developments located within the GAMA. Solarium has various commercial and residential uses intended to generate a self-sufficient economy, creating resources that will greatly benefit the area and rest of the country. Location: SOLARIUM is located in Guanacaste, just in front of Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, granting to the future companies a comparative and unique advantage. In addition Solarium is only 12 km from the center of Liberia, and 32 km from Peninsula de Papagayo. Costa Rica is known as one of the most visited international destinations. Among its main attractions for tourism and investment stand to be holding the 6% of global biodiversity and have more than 25% of its land protected, advanced academic level and English proficiency, social and economic stability and a high standard of quality services. On the other hand, Guanacaste, to the northwest of the country, is the province with greater dynamism in the national economy thanks to the real estate and tourist height of the last years. Infrastructure: Solarium has 1.000.000 m2 of land and owns the necessary infrastructure for the development of companies, with industrial ships and offices for immediate occupation. 28 www.cinde.org 1. Solarium Logistic Center: Covers total areas of 1,070,000 ft2, of which 374,500 ft2 are intended for warehousing and commercial purposes. There are 6 types of warehouses with different sizes to meet the needs of each of the companies that choose Solarium as their regional home. 2. Solarium Corporate Center: Solarium’s vision of the Corporate Center includes open spaces in contact with their natural surroundings. The project is designed to have easy access to Internet, fiber optics and other technologies; it also features security and parking facilities. • Block 14 - Office complex in construction: It is the first of several novel office complexes with edge technology. Located in front of a park of 45,000 m2 and near the Hilton Hotel Garden Inn Liberia Airport. 3. Solarium Village: Was thought and planned as an independent city in which a mix of uses come together: residential, commercial, hotel, offices, recreation and entertainment; physically integrated in a pedestrian scale designed city. It was strategically designed to ensure that this convergence of uses work in total synergy. The first level is focused on providing commercial space, whereas the second level is focused on office space and apartments. Every block has its own unique design, and commercial and living areas will be easy differentiated as a result of meticulous architectural planning. • Block 5- Constructed: It offers commercial premises, offices and 4 different types of apartments. In addition it has security services 24 hours, maintenance of green zones and cleaning of common areas. 4. Hotel Hilton Garden Inn: A business class hotel with all the facilities and necessary comforts. It has a total of 169 rooms equipped to attend their guests. The hotel also offers electronic systems, wireless connection to Internet, business center open 24 hours a day, restaurant, bar, gym, swimming pools, maintenances and service areas. Social Commitment: Solarium will generate services that are fundamental to support the development of the zone, in harmony with nature. This development opens doors to the communities of the zone, with an inclusive concept, that will allow exporting a safe style of life, with consciousness both environmentally and socially. Contact information: Johanna Angulo Phone. +506 2668-1221. Email [email protected] Uri Lypszyc. Phone: +506 2220-0666 [email protected] 29 www.cinde.org Puntarenas Free Zone was built in 1992 with an area of more than 33 hectares, currently only developed the 15% of the park, with an 85% being readily available for new projects. The strategically location provides access to an abundance of qualified labor, more than 30.000 people living within a short distance. Nearby is the branch of the National Training Institute INA, offering government subsidized training programs, so operators can begin training while the factory is under construction. Location: Puntarenas Free Zone is located out of the Gama (Metropolitan area), in Santa Rosa de Barranca, in the province of Puntarenas. Only 80 km (50 miles) away from down town San José and 11 km (6.8 miles) from the Caldera Port, main port in the Pacific side of Costa Rica. Infrastructure: Buildings actually have excellent infrastructure creating a convenient environment, for all type of operations, surrounded by pleasant green areas. With the following features: Steel frame structures Anti-seismic design Reinforced concrete panel wall Sliding doors at the loading dock Emergency exit doors Offices with: Central air conditioning Terrazzo floors Suspended acoustic ceilings Bathrooms with ceramic tiles 30 www.cinde.org Besides we offer: Three phase power system. Direct line access to the Barranca substation. (45 MVA capacity) First class telecommunication system covers with optic fiber grid, and high speed data transmission. Abundant drinking and industrial water supply Sewerage system connections Water treatment plant. Regular and mobile lines available. Banking services Medical Clinic Security 24/7 Garbage collection We also have a bounded warehouse inside the free zone offering warehousing and logistic services. Contact Information: Rocío Canet Phone: (506) 2436-4000 Fax: (506) 2443-0202 E-mail: [email protected] www.gruposaret.com 31 www.cinde.org Zona Franca del Atlántico (Guanazul JRV SA) started operation in December 2010 with the mission to bring development, jobs and progress to an area of low relative development. Zona Franca del Atlántico is committed to invest in building an Industrial, Commercial, and Logistic Park on 10 hectares of land strategically located in the province of Limon. The Park consists of condo lots and buildings to be developed in stages and will be under the Regimen Mixto de Zona Franca. The park will house industrial and commercial buildings as detailed below: 1. Street Mall 2. Office Buildings 3. Office/warehouse (200-350 m2) 4. Industrial Warehouses (350 m2 and above) 5. Logistics Services a. Cold Storage Warehouse b. Dry Storage Warehouse c. Transportation The staged construction can offer flexibility in the development according to customer needs 32 www.cinde.org Location: Zona Franca del Atlántico is located twelve kilometers from the Terminal Port of Limon and ten kilometers from the Moin port terminal. It will be approximately two kilometers from the new container terminal to be constructed by APM in 2014. Advantages: Companies that install their operations in free zones outside Costa Rica’s GMA obtain a 100% tax exemption on profits for a period of 12 years, with an extension to 50 % tax exemption benefit for another 6 years after. Infrastructure: For the climatic and geographic conditions of the area, buildings are designed and built to the highest quality materials. Thereby complying with the standards of architectural design and construction features and global environment-friendly. 33 www.cinde.org We have: 1. 2. 3. 4. Streets Roofed crosswalks Parking Green areas Services: 1. Fully redundant electrical network 2. Maintenance of common areas 3. Control of access 24 / 7 4. Security 24 / 7 5. Garbage Collection 6. Potable water system 7. Lighting on the roads streets and sidewalks 8. Fiber Optics 9. Access to public transportation 10. Water treatment plant. Contact Information: Broderick Rees Phone: (506) 2253-7272 Mobile: (506) 8730-5856 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.zonafrancadelatlantico.com 34 www.cinde.org 35 www.cinde.org Coyol Free Zone Greenpark Propark Zeta Alajuela Flexipark ZETA Cartago La Lima Industrial Park BES 36 www.cinde.org El Tobogán El Cafetal America FZ Ultrapark I UltraPark II Forum 2 Ave. Escazú Lindora Park Escazú Village Belén Business Zona Franca del Este 37 www.cinde.org Puntarenas FZ Zona Franca del Atlántico Solarium 38 www.cinde.org