Atenas, Costa Rica
At a Glance
Pronounced: ah-tay-nas
Avg. Annual Temp.: 74.2 F / 23.4 C
Avg. Annual Rainfall: 5.2 in. / 124.4 cm.
GPS: Latitude 9.97806 / Longitude: -84.3803
Population: 7,014 - city proper (±17,000 surrounding area)
Land Area: Approx. 9 square km.
Elevation: 698 meters / 2,290 feet above sea level
Landscape: Town/rural, mountain
Atenas is in the province of Alajuela on the western edge of Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Its name comes from Athens, the city in Greece, due only to the town founder’s interest with Greek culture. The town is located in a rich agricultural area surrounded by mountains and coffee plantations, which hosts a weekly farmer’s market.
The Town Center, at the heart of Atenas, features an amazing white church and a quaint public park filled with palm trees and teaming with social activity which is quite typical of these quaint towns. The town center is the place for family, friends and lovers visitors and locals to meet and enjoy an coffee or ice cream or simply take in the local life in the warm afternoons or cool evenings. Wild life is all around you such as green parrots and the occasional toucan make their presence known in the palm trees above.
All modern amenities and services such as pharmacies, doctors, dentists, a community health center, football pitches, tennis and basketball courts and venues such as fitness centers and swimming pools are at your fingertips in Ateans, a popular community among ex-pats, up in the mountains of Costa Rica's Central Valley.
Scan through our listing collection below of all properties for sale in Atenas, or perform a detailed search in the blue Search Listings box to find exactly what you're looking for.
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Mountain and Countryside Home Construction Site For Sale in Escobal frente a Ruta 27
- Price
- $85,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Escobal frente a Ruta 27, Escobal, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Greenbelt View, Ocean View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.86 ha (2.13 acre)
This home construction site is located in Escobal frente a Ruta 27, Alajuela, Costa Rica, in Atenas county. This mountain and countryside property with mountain, greenbelt and ocean views is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this home construction site is a total of 0.86 hectare (2.13 acre).
PROPIEDAD CON BELLAS VISTAS EN ATENAS, COSTA RICA: INCREDIBLE AND UNIQUE PROPERTY ON THE MOST RELAXING AREA
- Price
- $365,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 7
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Atenas, Atenas, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Greenbelt View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.70 ha (1.73 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 320.00 m² (3,444.44 sq ft)
Surrounded by rolling green hills, coffee plants and sugarcane, the small town of Atenas is a wonderfull area to enjoy the nature and beauty of the country, now with a gran potential. On a great location less than an hour outside the bustling city of San Jose and half-hour from the international airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica and with one of the best climates of the world, with year-round temperatures remaining at a mild mid-70 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer, you can enjoy slightly warmer weather as temperatures rise into the mid 80s, and in the winter, all you will need to keep warm is a light sweater and pair of jeans, as temperatures only dip into the 60s. The mild Costa Rica weather, combined with the area's rich volcanic soil, is ideal for growing coffee beans, one of the country's economic staples. In fact, Athenas is located right along the historic oxcart trail, which was used primarily to transport coffee beans from the Central Valley to ports on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts in the 1800s. When you're in town, you can enjoy the nice mild temperatures. This property is gold with the incredibles view, on a land of 75,885 ft, is built a constrution of 3,444 ft2 under roof, it has 2.5 bathrooms, 3 bethrooms and a wonderfool pool, in any case a great home for you.
LOTE EL COCO GUACIMA: Home Construction Site For Sale in Guacimo
- Price
- $480,856
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Guacimo, Escobal, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 4,743.00 m² (51,053.02 sq ft)
This home construction site is located in Guacimo, Alajuela, Costa Rica, in Atenas county. This property with greenbelt view is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this home construction site is a total of 4.743,00 square meter (51.053,02 square feet).
Espectacular casa: House For Sale in Los Angeles
- Price
- $549,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 34
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/4
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Los Angeles, Atenas, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Suburban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.39 ha (3.43 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 325.00 m² (3,498.26 sq ft)
This house with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is located in Los Angeles, Alajuela Costa Rica, in the county of Atenas. This property with city, mountain and greenbelt views is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 1,39 hectare (3,43 acre), and it has a living space of 325,00 square meter (3.498,26 square feet). This house is available furnished. The property also features a private pool.
Beautiful, well-appointed home features spectacular views
- Price
- $749,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 35
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/5
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 5
- Location
- Atenas, Atenas, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.78 ha (1.93 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 464.00 m² (4,994.43 sq ft)
Beautiful, well-appointed home features spectacular views, and five-star amenities, just minutes from downtown Atenas Completely renovated and up to date, this spectacular property offers over 5,000 s.f. of living space on a lushly landscaped 1.75-acre lot. The spacious main residence with its three bedroom suites, open living areas, cathedral ceilings, a customized gourmet kitchen, with solid wood cabinets, granite and exotic wood countertops, and top of the line appliances. The outdoor spaces are just as impressive with an open-air living and dining room, full kitchen, bar, and an abundance of terraces perfect for lounging poolside, while enjoying the fresh mountain breeze and vistas. Completely independent from the main residence is a beautiful, new two bedroom, two bath guest house, which could easily become two independent one bedroom studio units. The grounds are landscaped to perfection, including a miniature coffee plantation.
House For Sale in Atenas
- Price
- $979,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Atenas, Atenas, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Mountain View, Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.95 ha (2.34 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 840.00 m² (9,041.65 sq ft)
This house with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is located in Atenas, Alajuela Costa Rica, in the county of Atenas. This property with mountain and greenbelt views is situated in this part of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 0,95 hectare (2,34 acre), and it has a living space of 840,00 square meter (9.041,65 square feet). This house has air conditioning through multiple wall units. This house is available furnished. The property also features a private pool.
