Consequently, the questions of soil, rainfall 

 and climatic conditions must enter largely into 

 the calculations of those contemplating its 

 future. 



The rubber tree requires a rich loam soil ; 

 warm, moist climate ; low altitude ; a large and 

 evenly distributed rainfall, and perfect drainage. 



All these conditions exist at La Zacualpa. 



Numerous rivers and creeks descending from 

 the Sierra Madre Mountains constitute a most 

 complete drainage system for this district. 



The rain record, taken daily by the British 

 Vice-Consul, R. O. Stevenson, has averaged 

 160 inches for many years past. 



The climate of Soconusco is pleasant and 

 healthful, and the landscape enchanting. Lying 

 between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra 

 Madre Mountains, the extreme heat is tempered 

 by both ocean and mountain breezes. 



In the lowlands, where the rubber tree grows, 

 game is plentiful and the streams abound with 

 fish, furnishing enough food for thousands of 

 families. 



Running down the whole coast from the 

 Isthmus of Tehuantepec to the Frontier of 

 Guatemala is a series of lagoons called esteros. 



Emptying into these lagoons are two navigable 

 rivers, the Despoblado and Vado Ancho, which 

 run through the property. This marvelous 



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