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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Water Rights & Rural Utilities (Critical for Finca Buyers)

Concesión de Agua: In rural veredas, having a stream isn't enough; water must be officially granted by CORANTIOQUIA. Do your finca listings come with registered water rights, or do buyers rely on local acueductos veredales?

A: Water rights vary depending on the specific property, and our listings clearly specify the water source and legal status for each finca:

Properties on Acueductos Veredales (Rural Water Boards): Most fincas in Jericó connect directly to their local acueducto veredal. These community-managed water networks hold umbrella permits from CORANTIOQUIA, providing properties with reliable, legally sanctioned drinking water through standard municipal-style metering or monthly fees.
Properties with Private Streams or Springs: If a finca relies on an on-site natural stream, river, or spring for domestic or agricultural use, it requires an individual Concesión de Agua (water concession) issued directly by CORANTIOQUIA.

Our Commitment to Buyers:

Having a natural stream on a property does not automatically grant legal rights to use that water. During the due diligence process, we verify whether a property's individual concession is fully registered and current with CORANTIOQUIA, or assist buyers in evaluating the feasibility of transferring or filing for a concession prior to closing.

Q: Internet Speed: What actual fiber or satellite (e.g., Starlink) speeds can buyers expect in the rural veredas versus the town center?

Internet infrastructure in Jericó drops off rapidly once you leave the urban core. Real-world performance depends heavily on location:

Connection TypeLocationTypical Download SpeedTypical Upload SpeedPing / Latency

Fiber Optic (FTTH)Town Center (Casco Urbano)100 Mbps – 500+ Mbps50 Mbps – 300 Mbps10 ms – 25 ms

Starlink SatelliteRural Veredas80 Mbps – 220 Mbps10 Mbps – 25 Mbps25 ms – 50 ms

Local WISPs (Point-to-Point)Rural Veredas10 Mbps – 30 Mbps2 Mbps – 10 Mbps40 ms – 90 ms

4G Cellular RoutersNear Main Roads / Lower Veredas5 Mbps – 25 Mbps1 Mbps – 5 Mbps50 ms – 120 ms

Town Center (Casco Urbano)

In the historic center, local fiber providers (like Claro, Tigo, or local ISPs) deliver true high-speed fiber-to-the-home.

Performance: Very stable, symmetrical or near-symmetrical bandwidth, and negligible latency—ideal for heavy remote work, video conferencing, and streaming.
Limitations: Coverage ends abruptly at the outer edge of town. Old brick and thick tapia pisada construction can dampen Wi-Fi signals indoors, often requiring mesh routers.

Rural Veredas (Outskirts & Countryside)

Once you move into rural veredas (like Cauca, Estrella, Paloma, or Palo Cabildo), wired fiber infrastructure is rare or non-existent.

1. Starlink (Satellite)

Real-World Experience: Starlink has revolutionized rural Antioquia. Buyers can expect 100–200 Mbps downloads and low enough latency (~35 ms) to easily handle Zoom, Teams, and standard remote work tasks.
Factors to Consider: Requires a completely clear view of the sky (heavy tree canopy on coffee fincas requires high pole mounting). Performance dips slightly during torrential rainstorms common in the region.

2. Local Wireless ISPs (Fixed Point-to-Point)

Real-World Experience: Smaller local operators set up radio towers pointed at rural properties. Speeds hover around 10 to 30 Mbps.
Factors to Consider: Speeds fluctuate based on line-of-sight obstruction and weather conditions. High winds or heavy rain frequently cause packet loss.

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