Real Estate w/ Dr. Peterson: Most interesting piece of Real Estate...

What is the most fascinating, interesting, or inspiring parcel of real estate from your perspective?

This is such a loaded question and one that I am not willing to commit to answering. But for sake of the class and assignment I will submit an answer. I'm going to pick one that I've visited. It is a place called Tortuguero in Costa Rica which is translated Land of Turtles. I took a winter study-abroad trip in my undergraduate education to Panama and Costa Rica and we happened upon this resort. What makes it most interesting to me is my affinity for tropics and beach towns. I also reserve the right to choose another tropical beach town when I come across another better one. We had to take a one hour river ride to access the resort which was located along a peninsula with the ocean to one side of the resort and the river and jungle to the interior. I enjoy leisure and aesthetics. For me, this place was paradise and invigorating. It may not be interesting from an operational, historical, and investment perspective, but I hope to return here again. We were greeted with punch and rum drinks and taken to our simple but comfortable cabins made of rain forest woods. Everything is designed to adhere to the tropical and humid environment. The resort provided meals and everything. As removed as the place was, the food was phenomenal. This was the first time I ever had Sea Bass and was blown away by how great fish can be. I've really only ever had Fried Catfish prior to this point. Howler Monkeys howled in the distance. Toucans hopped among the trees. Poison Arrow Dart Frogs suctioned to trees. We kept our distance as told. With the land comes a new way of living. Urban amenities are not near; only a small village - Tortuguero Village. Yet, people call the area home. The rain forest is their backyard. Real Estate can be special for various reasons. Many times it is due to historical significance or unique profitability. I choose Tortuguero for the sentimental and unforgettable experience I had there compounded by the attractive nature of the tropical rain forest and neighboring ocean. It's something completely foreign to me, and that is attractive.