DARIEN, FARM LOCATED NEAR YAVISA.

Yaviza, Darien Panama

The 147.62-hectares (364.78 acres), main section of the plantation is 256 kilometers (160 miles) from Panama City, before arriving at the community of Yaviza, on the opposite side of the Chucunaque River from the Interamerican Highway. A 0.5-hectare (1.23 acres) staging area with an 74.32 m2 (800 ft2) storage warehouse has been established on the highway side of the river, between the road and the water.

The 147.62-hectares (364.78 acres) area is comprised of three lots: a V-shaped 71-hectares (175 acres) lot at the confluence of the Chucunaque and Tupisa rivers which is fully reforested, a 42-hectares (103 acres) lot on the east which is partially reforested, and a 34.62-hectares (86 acres) lot on the north which is not planted. The total reforested area of 76.62 hectares (189 acres) is subdivided by a network of wide grass trails for access to section blocks or individual stands of trees. There is an extensive drainage-ditch grid which functions ecologically and carries ground-water off to the Chucunaque and Tupisa rivers. Two small streams meander through the area as well which are crossed by wooden bridges where they intersect with the trails. There is also a double firebreak around the perimeter of the plantation for protection during the dry season.

Features: A 622.45 m2 (6,700 ft2), 1 ½-storey, cement house for six people, plumbed, with water supply from town and run-off. There is a view of untouched jungle on the opposite bank.

• A 111.48 m2 (1,200 ft2) workshop structure with an office and storage area for equipment.
• A 297.29 m2 (3,200 ft2) covered, cement-floored production area with drying racks, an oven, and storage bins (for cacao no longer in production)
• An 74.32 m2 (800 ft2) storage warehouse on the roadside lot
• 2 59.45 m2 (640 ft2) native style, bamboo houses for resident watchmen
• A 600-meter 1,968 feet) grass landing strip with excellent drainage
• A Caterpillar D4 bulldozer with backhoe and blade, and a Massey-Ferguson MF 40 farm tractor, with tools
• A Yamaha 15 HP outboard motor and canoe (piragua) for river trips.
• A Perkins 4-cylinder diesel motor
• 2 hydraulic pumps 6 x 8 (no motor) & PVC pipe for irrigation
• Assorted farming tools: weed whackers, lawnmowers, chain saws, fumigation pumps, tools