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Plaza Moravia, situated in the Moravia district of San Jose, Costa Rica, about 8 km northeast of downtown, functions as a neighborhood shopping center with approximately 25,000 sqm of gross leasable area over 4 levels, constructed in 2012 and accommodating around 80 stores. The tenant mix prioritizes everyday essentials, comprising 40% grocery space anchored by Auto Mercado (5,000 sqm), 30% apparel and household goods, 20% services including pharmacies and banks, and 10% quick-service dining options like fast-food and coffee shops.
Occupancy rate is 94%, surpassing the San Jose metropolitan average of 88%, bolstered by low tenant turnover and consistent local patronage. Daily footfall ranges from 6,000 to 10,000 visitors, equating to about 3 million annually, mainly from nearby middle-class residential zones.
Accessibility is facilitated by proximity to Route 32, multiple bus lines, and 1,200 parking spaces, though peak-hour congestion and rainy season delays pose challenges. In the market, it holds a position as a convenience-oriented retail venue within a suburban area featuring a 10 km radius population of 250,000, where median household income exceeds the national average at around CRC 1.5 million monthly.
Leasing benefits encompass competitive rates of $20-28 per sqm per month on a triple net structure, with 3-5 year minimum terms and escalations linked to CPI (averaging 3.5%), providing stability for essential retailers; however, additional common area maintenance fees of $5-7 per sqm and inflation risks apply. Strengths lie in the balanced category distribution minimizing internal competition and high repeat visitation at 30%, while weaknesses include sparse national brand representation, intense rivalry from the nearby upscale Lincoln Plaza (2 km distant), and susceptibility to e-commerce growth and economic variability affecting discretionary outlays.
Operational aspects feature functional, clean environments, albeit with some pre-2010 infrastructure needing periodic maintenance.
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Hours of Operation
Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM — 08:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Footfall
The catchment area within 10 km encompasses 250,000 residents, predominantly middle-class families with 65% of households including children under 18, 70% aged 25-54, median age 31, and average household size of 3.1 persons; annual income averages $27,600 USD equivalent, with consumer spending focused on groceries ($2,500/year/household), apparel ($300), and services ($200). Footfall averages 6,000-10,000 daily, peaking on weekends to drive 250,000 monthly visits, with 1.5-hour average dwell time and 30% repeat rate, primarily from local walk-ins and vehicles (80% arrivals), though challenged by 1.2% population growth and e-commerce preferences shifting 15% of retail activity online.
Competition and Market Factors
Direct competition arises from Lincoln Plaza, 2 km away, a larger 98,000 sqm upscale center with 130 stores, cinemas, and over 20,000 daily visitors attracting discretionary spending on fashion and entertainment. Regional saturation from San Jose malls like Multiplaza heightens pressure on apparel and dining categories, amid medium-density suburban competition featuring national brands. E-commerce penetration at 15% erodes sales, yet 85% offline preference sustains footfall; market growth at 3% annually supports essentials but exposes to supply chain issues and 11.7% unemployment impacting mid-tier spending, with safety incidents at 2 per 1,000 visitors mitigated by CCTV and security.
Leasing Terms and Operational Risks
Base rents range from $22-28 per sqm monthly on triple net leases, with 3-5% annual escalations tied to CPI (3.5% average in 2024), minimum 3-5 year terms, and percentage rent of 5-7% above sales thresholds; common area maintenance adds $5-7 per sqm. Advantages include flexibility for pop-up spaces and negotiation leverage for local tenants, fostering low vacancy. Risks involve inflation-driven cost increases, dependency on anchor tenants like Auto Mercado for traffic, and aging non-anchor infrastructure necessitating upgrades, alongside potential congestion affecting accessibility and vulnerability to economic slowdowns reducing overall sales per sqm estimated at $5,000 annually.
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