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Friday, December 7, 2012

SELF STORAGE SPACES • BODEGAS • ESPACIOS DE ALMACENAMIENTO's in Costa Rica


Self-Storage Spaces • Mini-Storage or Mini-Bodega place are NOT easy to find in Costa Rica be it space to store a room or household full of things • or a secure space to store important Documents • Valuables (ESPECIALLY if you're traveling)Parking to store your vehicle for short or long term while you're out of the country. 

Climate controlled • cold storage spaces are even harder to find.

Self-Storage units you can access 24•7•365 are rare in Costa Rica. 

 
Below is a list of secure Self Storage Spaces - many have a 24 hour guard, on-sight manager and/or owner that live on premise. 

Mainly what I list below are individual storage units and in time I will list some warehouse spaces where you also store things.

GREAT NEW BUSINESS IDEA:  I regularly get people asking where to find a secure place with SMALL SPACES to rent for short or longer term to store just 1-3 or so suitcases - mainly near the airport - but also in other areas.  Some are people going back and forth to Costa Rica and would like to leave some things here so they don't have to waste space in their suitcase with the basics, some are moving here and starting to bring things for their new life in Costa Rica and many are tourists - not wanting to schlep things around - be it their surfboards if they're not going to be at the beach the whole time, clothes for cooler weather.  If you hear of any such space, please let me know so I can add it (or if you have a storage area and are open to creating such a space - EVEN if it was a caged in place that others can store things [like they do at the airport]).



ESPANOL:

ALMACENAMIENTO INSTALACIONES "BODEGAS" ESPACIOS DE ALMACENAMIENTO en torno a Costa Rica

Espacios de almacenamiento Mini-Storage o lugar Mini-Bodega NO son fáciles de encontrar en Costa Rica sea el espacio para almacenar una habitación o la casa llena de cosas o un espacio seguro para guardar importantes Documentos • Los objetos de valor (sobre todo si vas a viajar ) Aparcamiento para guardar su vehículo para corto o largo plazo mientras estás fuera del país.

Clima controlado espacios de almacenamiento en frío son aún más difíciles de encontrar.

Unidades de almacenamiento que puede acceder 24 7 365 son raras en Costa Rica.

A continuación se muestra una lista de los Espacios de Almacenamiento seguras - muchos tienen un gerente y / o propietario de guardia las 24 horas, en vista de que viven en el inmueble.

Principalmente lo que enumero a continuación son unidades de almacenamiento individuales y con el tiempo voy a enumerar algunos espacios de almacén donde también guardar cosas.

GRAN NUEVA IDEA DE NEGOCIO: Recibo regularmente la gente que pregunta dónde encontrar un lugar seguro con pequeños espacios para alquilar por corto o largo plazo para almacenar sólo 1-3 o así maletas - principalmente cerca del aeropuerto - pero también en otras áreas. Algunos son personas que van y vienen a Costa Rica y me gustaría dejar algunas cosas aquí, así que no tienen que perder el espacio en su maleta con lo básico, algunos se están moviendo aquí y empezar a traer cosas para su nueva vida en Costa Rica y muchos son los turistas - no querer arrastrar las cosas - ya sea sus tablas de surf si no van a estar en la playa todo el tiempo, ropa para clima frío. Si usted oye hablar de cualquiera de dichos espacios, por favor hágamelo saber para que yo pueda añadir (o si tiene un área de almacenamiento y está abierto a la creación de un espacio tan - aunque fuera una jaula en el lugar que otros pueden almacenar cosas [como ellos hacer en el aeropuerto])
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MINI BODEGAS ASEGURADAS
(2-441-3228  •  2-440-3140)
Self-storage units.  USA-built secure, 24 hour armed guards, double lock system, mini-storage facility.  CLOSEST TO THE AIRPORT.
 

SIZES•RATES: 10'x 40' = . 10' x 20' = . 5' x 10' = .       
LOAD•UNLOAD AREA:
TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR USE:  

TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  NO VEHICLE STORAGE:  
HOURS:  Daily 10-hour-a-day access.
LOCATION:  Alajuela - Barrio La Cañada - 3.5 km West of SJO-Juan Santamaría Airport on the highway.   cr.TraficoHispano.com/mini-bodegas-aseguradas.html




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BODEGAS AMERICA 
(BodegasAmerica.com  •  facebook.com/Bodegas.America  •  8-392-1921  •  CostaRica@Bodegas.America)

Modern, Self-Storage, 5 sizes, full-time guard, good prices, pay via internet.  


LOCATIONS
POZOS de SANTA ANA ("Lindora")
(2-282-1579) 
SIZES•RATES:  2.5 m2 = .  5m2 = .  10m2 = .  15m2 = .  20m2 = .  30m2 = .   LOAD•UNLOAD AREA:  OUTSIDE 

TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR USE:
TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  NO
VEHICLE STORAGE:  NO
HOURS:  Monday-Friday - 7am-5pm, Saturday - 7am-12/noon.
LOCATION:  200 meters East•Este of the Police station??

BELEN / San Rafael de Alajuela 
(8-392-1921)
SIZES•RATES:  2.5 m2 = .  5m2 = .  10m2 = .  15m2 = .  20m2 = .  25m2 = .  30m2 = .  35m2 = . 
LOAD•UNLOAD AREA: 
TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR USE:  
TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  2.5m2 = .  5m2 = .  10m2 = .  15m2 = . 
VEHICLE STORAGE: 
HOURS:  Monday-Friday - 7am-5pm, Saturday - 7am-12/noon.
LOCATION:  500 meters West of Panasonic

HEREDIA - San Joaquin de Flores
(8-392-1921 • 2-265-0445)
SIZES•RATES:  2.5 m2 = .  5m2 = .  10m2 = .  15m2 = .  20m2 = .  30m2 =
LOAD•UNLOAD AREA: 
TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR USE:  
TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  NO
VEHICLE STORAGE:  NO
HOURS:  Monday-Friday - 7am-5pm, Saturday - 7am-12/noon.
LOCATION:  300 meters East of El Lagar

LIBERIA   

(8-392-1921)
SIZES•RATES:  2.5 m2 = .  5m2 = .  7.5m2 = .  15m2 = .  20m2 = .  25m2 = .  30m2 = .  40m2 = . 
LOAD•UNLOAD AREA: 
TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR USE:  
TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  2.5m2 = .  5m2 = .  7.5m2 = .  10m2 = .
VEHICLE STORAGE: 
HOURS:  Monday-Friday - 7am-5pm, Saturday - 7am-12/noon.
LOCATION:  I've seen in front of and I've seen 800 meters East from Daniel Oduber Liberia Airport



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(literally just off the highway)


LION SHARE BODEGAS
(2-451-8063  •  2-444-6380  •  1-321-222-0788-U.S.#  •  StorageInCostaRica.com)  
July 1, 2014
Available for immediate occupancy.
 25' DEEP.   9'x1/2"-Width x 7-1/2'-Tall at the entrance and because it's a sort of "A-Frame" it goes up to 16' Tall at the highest point.
Can
accommodate a 40' container of personal things
$175/month
GOOD people and in business for 9 years!!!  
SECURITY:  The entire complex is surrounded by a 7' cement wall and they have closed circuit TV System that monitors the entire complex 24 hours a day and incorporates a motion detector alarm for nightime coverage - PLUS they have dogs that roam at night.


SIZES•RATES:   Each units has a steel sliding (up and down) door that locks with a padlock at the bottom.  ALL units are 9'x1/2"-Width x 7-1/2'-Tall at the entrance and because it's a sort of "A-Frame" - go up to 16' Tall at the highest point.  The only difference in their units is the DEPTH which is either 20' ($150/month) or 25' (a 25' can accommodate a 40' container of personal things.  $175/month) (verified July 1, 2014).

LOAD•UNLOAD AREA: In front of each units door

TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR USE: None


TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  No

AIRPORT PARKING•CAR STORAGE (Long-Term and Short-Term)
INSIDE:  10'x 10'x 20' - $175 ($6/day) 

OUTSIDE:  If their Vehicle Storage spaces are full, people can store their cars in their secure compound though UN-covered for $4 a day (but bring your own GOOD UV protected cover - otherwise they disintegrate fast in the Costa Rican sun!)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS:  Store your car with them and they will take you to the airport at Juan Santa Maria after you drop your car off or pick you up when you arrive at the airport for $35 (vs most taxis charge $50).  

HOURS:  Monday-Saturday - 7am-5pm.  Sunday (and other times) - By Appointment

OWNERS:  Larry and Nancy Rusin (from Seattle) live on premise (with their 3 large dogs) (tell Larry Vicki sent a BIG HUG!!!).

LANGUAGE:  English and Español

LOCATION:  12 miles/20 minutes West of SJO-Juan SantaMaria Airport.  StorageInCostaRica.com/directions.htm


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BODEGA G 
(BodegaG.com  •  2-231-4655  •  ventas@icarcr.com)

Seguro  •  Insured.  Área de carga y descarga bajo techo  •  Loading and Unloading areas Indoors.  Facilidades de monta carga, tarimas y carretillas 


SIZES•RATES:  2.5m x 6.5m = 16 m2
TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR USE:   Trolleys and Palate Lifts

LOAD•UNLOAD AREA:
VEHICLE STORAGE:

TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  
LOCATION:  PAVAS  -  200 metros Oeste Cementerio Pavas / Teléfono(s) : (506)



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MINI BODEGAS DEL ESTE
(MiniBodegasDelEste.com  •  2-279-9861  •  info@MiniBodegasDelEste.com)

Card Access Control (you can come and go as you please - no appointments necessary), Closed Circuit TV, Fire Control, Wide loading/uploading area, USA-built secure, 24-hour armed guards, double lock system, mini-storage facility.
 

SIZES•RATES (area•volume):  4m2 x 12m3 = $80.  5m2 x 15m3 = $100.  6m2 x 18m3 = $110.  7m2 x 21m3 = $120.  8m2 x 24m3 = $140.  9m2 x 27m3 = $150.  10m2 x 30m3 = $160.  12 m2 = .  36m2 = $175.  14m2 x 22m3 = $220.  15m2 x 45m3 = $230.  20m2 x 60m3 = $270.  25m2 x 75m3 = $305.  27m2 x 81m3 = $330.  50m2 x 150m3 = $550.
VEHICLE PARKING:  $55


TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR USE:  

LOAD•UNLOAD AREA: 


TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  NO

VEHICLE STORAGE:  YES - CAR • BOAT • RV

HOURS:  24-hour•7 days a week•365 days a year ACCESS!! 
 

LOCATION:  CURRIDABAT -  Lomas de Ayarco south near Pasoca, Terramall and Hipermás.



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GUANACASTE:

TAMARINDO
PACIFIC COAST STORAGE
(TamarindoStorage.com  •  8-305-1919  •  1-904-962-0101-U.S.  •  TamarindoStorage@gmail.com)

Completely fenced and guarded 24 HOURS a day by Seguridad Del Pacifico.  60+ units.

SIZES•RATES:  5'x10' - 50 square feet.  10'x10' - 100 square feet.  10'x15' - 150 square feet.  10'x25' - 250 square feet.

TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  YES

VEHICLE STORAGE:  YES - CAR • BOAT • RV
 

HOURS: 

LOCATION:  TAMARINDO  -  5 miles from Tamarindo Beach in the pueblo of El Llanito.




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SOUTHERN ZONE
SAN ISIDRO DE GENERAL • PEREZ ZELEDON

LOWEST PRICES IN COSTA RICA!!!
NEW AMERICAN OWNER!!


SAN ISIDRO SELF STORAGE
(2-738-2554-CR  •  1-720-938-0576-U.S. #  •  SanIsidroSelfStorage.com  •  SanIsidroSelfStorage@yahoo.com)

NEW AMERICAN OWNER  •  Drive-Up Spaces, 5.5 Acres with Perimeter Security Fence, Security Gate Access by Appointment and Resident Bilingual Manager.



SIZES•RATES:  Enclosed 10'x10' = $65.  10'x20' = $125.   10'x20' Under Roof•Open Sides•Carport = $60.  Open Air Vehicle•Boat•RV = $45.  20' Container = $50.
LANGUAGE:  English and Spanish
HOURS:  Open 24 hours a day by appointment.
(tell owner Mike that Vicki with the blog Connected you!)

LOCATION:  in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica - PEREZ ZELEDON, 10 minutes south of SAN ISIDRO de GENERAL in Pena's Blancas.

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COLD STORAGE (only)


el POLO NORTE
(ColdStorageCR.com  •  8-393-1188 - Guillermo [tell him that Vicki Connected you])


COLD STORAGE ONLY

SIZES•RATES:  Refrigeration - 1.2 meters x 1.2 - 1.8 meters - palate = $2.  Freezer - minus 21º.  Fridge 5º celcius (fruits)

TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE:  ONLY

LANGUAGE:  Español and Guillermo speaks GOOD English

LOCATION:  HEREDIA (San Pablo) - near MABE - 25 minutes from airport (40 minutes in Rush hour)


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Bodeguitas Del Istmo

BodeguitasDelIstmo.com  •  facebook.com/BodeguitasDelIstmo  •  8-845-7620 • 2-430-5001  •  info@BodeguitasDelIstmo.com     Roberto Víquez, Gerente General - gerencia@BodeguitasDelIstmo.com
HOURS•HORARIO:  Monday•Lunes - Friday•Viernes: 8am-6pm.  Saturday•Sábados: 8am-12pm/noon•Mid-Day.LOCATION:  HEREDIA (San Joaquin de Flores) - 300 metros este del Depósito El Lagar. 
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RESTRICTIONS!
Many storage areas have some tight LOGICAL RESTRICTIONS so double check with them before signing a contract.  Things like Flammable products, Perishable food items, Firearms/Guns, Drugs.



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SHORT-TERM -
LUGGAGE STORAGE

Colors Luggage services offer attended luggage storage services and luggage lockers for your long and short term storage needs. Whether you need to store your bags for a few hours, days, or weeks, or simply if you want to send them to your destination ahead of time using our luggage transfer service.


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SIZES
(meters to feet)

4m2  =  
Stores about 20 medium boxes
 5'x10' - 50 square feet 

10'x10' - 100 square feet
1-bedroom apartment withOUT appliances

10'x15' - 150 square feet

about 4 rooms of boxes and appliances

10'x25' - 250 square feet.
about a 3 bedroom home's worth
6m2 = 
Like a large walk-in closet

9m2 =
Small Room size
12 m2 = 
About a 2 room apartment size

15m2 =  

Size of a large Garage


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 CALCULATOR

ENGLISH
StoreItAllStorage.com/size-estimator

ESPANOL

MiniBodegasDelEste.com/Calculador-Espacio.aspx



 

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DO YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER STORAGE SPACES??

Please get me the answer to:

NAME:

CONTACT INFORMATION - Website • Facebook Page • Phone number • Cell number • email address: 

DESCRIPTION - guards, owner live on premise, whatever details you'd like to share.  The MORE DETAILS you share - the better!


SIZES•RATES - ideally please give in Square Meters PLUS Feet: 

TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR USE -
like Trolleys, Palate Lifts (and if there is a cost): 


LOAD•UNLOAD AREA - can they pull their vehicle up to the spot?  Or must they walk it in, __?:
VEHICLE STORAGE - Yes?  No?  What type of vehicles?  Restrictions?  What is the size of the space?  Can they store other things in with their car?):

TEMPERATURE•CLIMATE CONTROLLED • COLD STORAGE - Yes?  No?  If yes - what are the sizes and prices of the units?:  

HOURS and DAYS OPEN - please include holidays closed:

CAN PEOPLE HOLD A GARAGE SALE IN THEIR UNIT?

CONTACT PERSON - especially anyone that speaks decent English and/or is Customer Service-oriented:


LANGUAGES SPOKEN - if you have someone that speaks English only during certain hours please indicate the hours they work and their name:

RESTRICTIONS - anything in particular they can NOT store?  Anything they can not do?:
LOCATION and DIRECTIONS - please give as DETAILED as possible: 

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3 comments:

Storage Penticton said...

It is clear to see that there are some key reasons why people would use a self storage facility, mainly surrounding the security and privacy aspect, but most people would choose a self storage facility mainly because it offers a convenient way of storing things that you do not require immediate access to.

EdwardThirlwall said...

IF this wasn't an open invitation to up and open a self storage facility in Costa Rica then I'll be a monkey's uncle! Haha! The way you're putting this, it sounds like the market is wide open for more of us self storage owners to jump in hey?

SarongGoddess said...

I SOOOO think there still is a market - ESPECIALLY NEAR the airport (to include airport transfers) for SMALL spaces where people could leave 1-5 suitcases, a surfboard if they're going to be traveling around the country & also GOOD price SAFE/enclosed long/longer term parking. Lions Share Bodegas is the best but they're pretty booked year-round & they're not as close as I'd personally like to see!!