Investment Opportunity: Private Island For Sale 3,500 Ha In The State Of Maranhão, Brazil

Overview: A unique investment opportunity: a 3,500-hectare private island with freehold ownership, located in Humberto de Campos, State of Maranhão, Brazil. Situated a few kilometers from the renowned Lençóis Maranhenses National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Brazil’s fourth most popular tourist destination — this property offers exceptional potential for developing a sustainable eco-resort.

Property Description: The property comprises a large island and a smaller islet, with a combined area of 35 km². The island is adjacent to Carrapatal, a fishing village on the west coast of Maranhão.
Key Features:
• Land Area: 3,500 hectares, including 1,000 hectares of dry, usable land.
• Ecosystems: The island boasts diverse natural environments, including a lagoon, pristine beaches, mangroves, saltwater marshes, and protected preservation areas.
• Accessibility: Easily reachable by land or sea, with some proximity to urban centers and airports, facilitating tourist transportation and logistical support for resort development.
• Sustainability: Significant potential for sustainable eco-tourism, responding to the growing global demand for environmentally conscious travel destinations.

Legal and Investment Information:
• Freehold Property: The property comes with full ownership rights and there are no restrictions on transfer or further registration, ensuring legal security for investors.
• No Overlapping Claims: There are no registered overlapping areas on the island.
• Tourism Projects: Once approved, investors can contribute to the island’s conservation by promoting sustainable tourism and protecting its natural resources for future generations.

Natural Features:
• Dry Land: 1,000 hectares available for constructing eco-resort infrastructure.
• Lagoon: An 800m x 110m lagoon hosting various fish species, including Haddock, Sea Bass, Mullet, Tarpon, Sea Bream, and freshwater shrimp — ideal for sustainable recreational fishing. Turtles are also present.
• Mangroves: Saltwater mixed with freshwater ecosystems, historically used for salt extraction.
• Preservation Areas: Unspoiled nature trails with Pau D’Arco wood trees and a variety of bird species, such as parrots. These areas have remained untouched since Brazil’s discovery in 1500.

Existing Infrastructure:
• Piers: Two piers, including one with wooden handrails.
• Residences: Two small brick houses equipped with diesel engines for electricity.
• Fishing Facilities: One small shack, used by family members for fishing trips, with one shack powered by a solar panel.
• Water Supply: Two artesian wells.

Access and Transportation:
• By Plane:
o Direct flights from Lisbon (Portugal) or Paris (France) to Fortaleza (Brazil).
o Connecting flights from Fortaleza to São Luís.
• By Car:
o São Luís to Humberto de Campos.
• By Boat:
o Humberto de Campos to the island.
• Proximity:
o Approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes (110 km) by car from Humberto de Campos to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.

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