Excellent Agricultural Property in Aguas Calientes

An excellent investment opportunity in Aguas Calientes, located approximately 420 kilometers from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, along National Route No. 4, the transcontinental highway connecting Santa Cruz de la Sierra with Roboré and the Brazilian border.

Location and Access

From Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the property is accessed via National Route No. 4 to Roboré. From Roboré, approximately 10 kilometers are traveled east, followed by approximately 12 kilometers south along a local road to reach the property.

Its strategic location, close to the main highway and adjacent to important ranching operations in the area, represents one of its key advantages.

Water Availability

One of the property’s main assets is its excellent year-round water availability, as the San Rafael River runs through the property.

The property also includes:

• Staff housing.
• Main owners’ residence.
• Rustic cattle-handling corral.
• Concrete-lined well with a permanent water supply.
• Water troughs strategically distributed throughout the paddocks.

The presence of the river allows for the development of an efficient water distribution system to the different paddocks, helping reduce the cost of livestock water infrastructure.

Pasture Development and Livestock Infrastructure

The property currently has approximately 125 hectares of previously cleared land, which are now being recovered and developed for productive use.

These areas have been planted with tall-growing forage species, primarily Brachiaria and Panicum, adapted to the local conditions.

The ranch has 10 paddocks and additional subdivisions, together with livestock watering points, allowing for organized pasture rotation and proper herd management.

Soils and Productive Potential

The property features a combination of different soil types, including heavy clay-loam soils and sandy-loam soils.

As the land approaches the Aguas Calientes River, the soils become progressively heavier, with a greater presence of tall forest vegetation. In areas farther away from the river, the soils gradually transition toward more loamy and sandy-loam profiles.

The soils have good phosphorus levels, providing favorable conditions for pasture establishment and the development of different productive activities, subject to proper management and the specific characteristics of each area.

Forestry Potential and Use of Local Resources

According to the PLUS (Land Use Plan), certain areas are classified as forest-use land. In order to authorize these areas for livestock or agricultural activities, the corresponding micro-characterization study must be completed, together with compliance with all applicable land-use and environmental regulations.

This classification also reflects the property’s significant forestry potential. The land contains tall, commercially valuable tree species, including cuchi, tajibo, and quebracho.

The availability of timber on the property may provide an advantage for the construction and maintenance of certain rural facilities, such as fencing, cattle corrals, and other structures, subject to applicable forestry regulations.

Expansion Potential

The property also offers an interesting opportunity to expand its total landholding, with the potential to reach approximately 5,500 hectares, allowing for the development of a larger-scale agricultural or livestock operation.

Its proximity to the main highway, together with its location adjacent to major ranching projects in the area and its permanent water availability, provides a strong foundation for developing a larger-scale agricultural enterprise.

The region is also experiencing growing agricultural and livestock activity, supporting the long-term prospects for the appreciation of productive farmland as infrastructure and regional economic activity continue to develop.

Livestock Development and Investment

As a reference for development costs, an investment of approximately USD 800 per hectare could be allocated toward developing land for cattle production. This estimate may include land clearing, pasture establishment, seed, fencing, water distribution infrastructure, and the applicable land-clearing permit fees, depending on the specific characteristics of the area and the required permits.

The combination of productive soils, permanent water availability, and the potential to expand pasture areas provides favorable conditions for developing livestock systems with a good carrying capacity, subject to proper ranch management, forage availability, and climatic conditions.

Climate and Agricultural Potential

Average annual rainfall is approximately 1,200 mm, concentrated primarily between October and May.

This rainfall pattern provides favorable conditions for establishing and developing tall-growing, good-quality forage pastures, as well as agricultural crops such as corn, sorghum, and soybeans, depending on soil type, management practices, and the authorization of each area for productive use.

The availability of surface water also allows for additional investments in water reservoirs, stock ponds, and small farm dams, strengthening water security during periods of lower rainfall.

Wells in the surrounding area are typically approximately 130 meters deep, with good flow rates and fresh water suitable for livestock and, with appropriate treatment, human consumption.

Investment Opportunity

The property combines several important attributes for the development of a medium- to large-scale agricultural operation: excellent water availability, diverse soil types, established pastures, existing infrastructure, proximity to the main highway, expansion potential, and a strategic location in an area experiencing increasing agricultural and livestock activity.

Its strategic location and development potential make it an interesting investment opportunity for investors seeking to develop a livestock or agricultural operation with long-term growth and land appreciation potential.