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.
Casa High Rise: Brand new home located in Atenas
- Price
- $375,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 15
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Selva Rio Estates, Escobal, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 490.00 m² (5,274.30 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 241.00 m² (2,594.09 sq ft)
The “High Rise” is a 241m2 (2594 sq ft) Quality Luxury House designed specifically for Lot#2 of Selva Rio Estates. It is a 2 story house that reaches 9.5m (31.2 feet) high. It is like none other you have ever seen. The house is located on Lot 2 in the gated community of Selva Rio Estates. This lot is one flat level area and therefore is 100% usable. It has mountain and jungle views. Do NOT miss out on this opportunity to be part of the Selva Rio Estates growing community.
Espectacular casa: House For Sale in Los Angeles
- Price
- $599,000
- 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.
This beautiful Estate is located in a quiet and wooded area of Atenas
- Price
- $845,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 24
- 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
- 1.05 ha (2.59 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 1.05 ha (2.59 acre)
This beautiful Estate is located in a quiet and wooded area of Atenas with panoramic views of the hills. The tranquil sounds of the river flowing nearby relaxes you throughout the day. The main 2 story home has new kitchen furniture and appliances. The Master bedroom suite is very large and spacious with three guest bedrooms and a very large living and dining area with a separate bar area for entertaining. An executive office on the second level has its own balcony overlooking the pool. The second story has a full terrace with jacuzzi. A large laundry room is conveniently located on the second level and one of the guest bedrooms has a Murphy bed so it can be used as a hobby room when it is not needed for guests. The guest cottage has its own treetop balcony and an open kitchen, dining and living area. The cottage is a one bedroom one bathroom space. It has its own storage and laundry room. A small caretaker apartment is located near the main house and is attached to a large carport for storing extra vehicles in addition to the carport for the main house. This property has its own well, a gated entrance, nicely decorated gardens, and is fully furnished.
Mountain Agricultural Land For Sale in Atenas
- Price
- $5,203,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- Agricultural Land
- Location
- Atenas, Atenas, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, Greenbelt View, Wooded View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.67 ha (6.60 acre)
This agricultural land is located in Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica, in Atenas county. This mountain property with city, mountain, greenbelt, wooded and garden views is situated in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this agricultural land is a total of 2.67 hectare (6.60 acre).
