Atenas, a wonderful and picturesque rural town strategically located between the Pacific Coast and the cities. A perfect option if you are looking to set aside from the urban noise and rumble.
This town and it´s natural surroundings evoke the colonial Costa Rican times, you will see oxcarts, horse riders, folkloric town fairs, ancient buildings such as the Cathedral and the town court. All of this surrounded by pure nature, superb weather, in a low density community of 30,000 people.
With the new 2010 San Jose-Caldera highway, Atenas has perfect access to every hot spot of Costa Rica, large cities (San Jose, Escazu) as well as tropical beaches (Jaco, Hermosa) are now less than 30 min away!
The BIG reasons for considering Atenas:
- Best Weather In The World: A perfect weather area in the world as the National Geographic Society states, Atenas is surely the ideal place to live, the temperature average surrounds 80° Day & 60° Night.
- Its Nature: As an effect for its perfect weather exotic Flora and Fauna surrounds Atenas, green landscapes everywhere, immaculate rivers, waterfalls, soothing fresh air breezes, Atenas has equestrian centers, butterfly farms, animal husbandry academies, greenhouses ... a paradise on earth!
- A really BIG Investing potential: Atenas is becoming day by day more popular for investors, the new coastal highway places Atenas as an ideal location to live or start a business: just 25 minutes away from the Pacific beaches and 25 minutes away from Escazu and San Jose city... therefore, wise investors are setting their targets to this area before its too late.
- Welcoming Culture: The authentically friendly and open people of Atenas will make you feel at home. The cheerful town of Atenas with it's spanish-colonial spirit is known for welcoming foreigners...
- Its Facilities: Supermarkets, Hospitals and clinics, International-Bilingual Schools, ATM's, Banks, hardware stores, among many others.
- Flawless Privacy + Security: Atenas is a very peaceful slow-paced town, with a very healthy environment. This town is the prime choice for Expats from all over the world (Americans, Canadians and Europeans just to name a few) who are looking for the best of 2 worlds: rural country living, close to city amenities... and now closer to the beach too!!!
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The following is a fine selection of Real Estate listings in Atenas. Find amazing homes for sale, residential lots as well as larger pieces of land available, investment opportunities and more in the beautiful countryside of Atenas. Feel free to contact us at Properties in Costa Rica to find the perfect property you are looking for in Costa Rica:
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Featured Atenas Property of the Month
ID CODE: #3902
- Land: 2.47 acre (1 hectare)
- Construction: 800 m2 (8,611 sq.ft.)
- 4 Beds / 3.5 Baths / Tennis Court / Pool
- Sales Price: US$1,249,000
Beautiful Atenas Mountain Estate includes 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths along with an outdoor shower, private tennis court, pool and Jacuzzi. Dozens of fruit bearing trees including banana, mango, avocado and citrus. This beautiful retreat estate is located in the mountains of Atenas.
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ID CODE: #4006
- Land size: 4.6 Acres/ 1.8 Hectares
- Construction size: 530m2 / 5,704 sq.ft.
- 4 Beds / 5 Baths / Pool / Library / Wine Cellar / Caretakers' home
- Sales Price:
US$998,000 Reduced to US$898,000
This beautiful and upscale house offers not only comfort but also tranquility, surrounded by nature and spectacular views overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with unique sunsets. A private entry, enveloped by lush greenery, leads to the 4-bed, 4.5-bath custom home.
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ID CODE: #4062
- Land: 4,153 m2 (1.026 Acres)
- Construction: 350 m2 (3,767 sq.ft.)
- 8 beds / 7 Baths
- Sales Price:
US$530,000 Reduced to US$499,000
Experience the pinnacle of luxury living with this stunning Mediterranean estate, situated on 1.5 acres in the prestigious Labrador neighborhood of San Mateo.
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ID CODE: #3844
- Land size: 2,048 mts / 0.5 Acres
- Sales Price:
US$215,000 Reduced to US$199,000
Imagine Growing your own organic produce... Imagine Feeding your soul and your body... Imagine your own private land and home... Join this community by buying this lot and make your imagination a dream come true.
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ID CODE: #3700
- Land: 2,000 m2 (0.5 acres)
- Sales Price: US$79,000
Nestled in an award-winning development, it has everything you need to have a unique lifestyle. Perfect location and elevation allows you to enjoy the worlds best weather.
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ID CODE: #1948
- Lot sizes from 756 m2 to 6,000 M2 (1.5 Acre Aprox)
- Price: From $37,800 to around $235,000
Vistamar, an impressive ecological residential development with full views of the Pacific Ocean. Located in the area of Orotina, between San Jose and the Central Pacific. These ready to built lotts offers the most stunning mountain views of Costa Rica. You will be amazed with its wonderful display of nature with hundreds of green color variations.
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ID CODE: #1781
- Size: 108,238 M2 (26.74 Acres / Around 11 hectares)
- Price: US$3,000,000
Vast 11 hectares for sale at world's best weather where luxury estates are being developed as well as land development projects. The property has 3 hectares of coffee plantations, 1 hectare of Papaya trees, river, water and electricity service. This is the best option for land development in one of the best areas to live in Latin America.
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ID CODE: #3697
- Land: From 1,600 m2 (13,000 sq.ft.) to 1,800 m2 (19,300 sq.ft.)
- Sales Price: From US$78,000 to US$95,000
An incredible opportunity that gives you the option of accessing an exclusive gated community in Atenas, with the best views of the place and with financing, design, and construction options by the development owner, starting at $ 65 per square meter. You should not miss this opportunity.
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ID CODE: #3877
- Land size: 2,225 m2 (0.55 Acres)
- Construction size: 500 m2 (5,381.95 sq.ft.)
- 6 Beds / 5 Baths / Ample Gardens
- Sales Price:
US$750,000 Reduced to US$650,000
Situated on a small hill overlooking the mountains and with enough acreage to build more, this amazing property with a big house and one smaller, is now used as Hostel, but has all the potential for any other business.
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ID CODE: #3842
- Land size: 2,500 m2 (0.618 Acres)
- Construction size: 140 m2 (1,506.946 sq.ft.)
- 2 Beds / 2 Baths
- Sales Price: US$260,000
Seated on the hills of Santiago, a beautiful district of San Ramon, you will find this amazing property overlooking the mountains. At an average altitude of 1130 meters, the temperature is just perfect, you will need no air conditioning or heating.
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ID CODE: #3832
- Land size: 7,005 m2 (1.73 Acres) / Construction size: 280 m2 (3,012 sq.ft.)
- 3 Beds / 3 Baths / Studio Apartment
Located in the picturesque town of Atenas in Alajuela - this home features excellent views of the surrounding mountainsides. The main 3,000+ square foot home has 3 bedrooms, and 3 baths, plus the 480 square-foot studio. The home has an open floor plan that is flooded with natural light, an ample living room area, and a modern kitchen.
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ID CODE: #3902
ID CODE: #4006
ID CODE: #4062
ID CODE: #3844
ID CODE: #3700
ID CODE: #1948
ID CODE: #1781 
ID CODE: #3697
ID CODE: #3877
ID CODE: #3842
ID CODE: #3832