Guide to Living in Atenas Costa Rica

Learn all there is to know about Atenas, Costa Rica in this super handy guide from Pure Life Development of Atenas. The Atenas Costa Rica realtors Dennis Easters and Gerardo Gonzalez Porras have been successfully helping customers buy and sell real estate in Costa Rica, do land development and home construction in Costa Rica for 10 years.

Your Guide to Living in Atenas, Costa Rica

With an ideal location, Atenas, Costa Rica offers everything for living your dreams. Atenas is located on the western edge of Costa Rica’s Central Valley, where the mountains drop away to the Pacific Coast. Less than an hour away are the capital city of San Jose to the east, and some of the best Pacific Coast beaches to the west. The Arenal Volcano is only 2.5 hours north.

The population is about 27,000 residents, including all of the outlying neighborhoods. Atenas has been named a top place for international retirement by International Living, HelpAge International and AARP. There are an estimated 1,500 foreign residents from North America and Europe who live in Atenas full time. That number almost doubles during Costa Rica’s high tourism season, from December to early April during the colder months to the north, when part-time residents and tourists come to vacation homes in Atenas.

Atenas offers residents a blend of rural and small town qualities, including safe neighborhoods and low crime levels, good public services, excellent public and private schools, easy access to health care, and a thriving active foreign community.

The heart of Atenas is its central park, with the Catholic Church bordering one side and ringed by shops, restaurants and cafes, the National Bank, the Atenas Municipality and the Atenas courthouse. The park is a perfect spot to enjoy an ice cream or coffee or simply take in local life. In the late afternoon, flocks of green parrots and the occasional toucan settle in the palm trees above the park.

Climate for Atenas, Costa Rica

Atenas, Costa Rica claims it has the “Best Climate in the World.” Composed of mountains and valleys, Atenas ranges in elevation from 2,200 to 4,000 feet. Residents enjoy wonderful weather, stunning landscapes, and panoramic views of valleys, volcanoes and the coast. According to data from the Costa Rica National Meteorological Institute, Atenas receives 2,500 hours of sun per year. Average daily temperatures in Atenas range from 72 to 85 F during the day, and 60 to 68 F at night.

“Atenas town enjoys a moderate climate. So, we can conclude that the climate is very warm during the day but temperatures drop significantly at night,” writes Atenas historian Eladio Valerio on his website Atenasonline.com.

 

More information on Atenas, Costa Rica

Get more information on Atenas, Costa Rica, including the most popular neighborhoods, about the schools, medical care, and history of the town in the full article, “All you ever wanted to know about Atenas Costa Rica”, on the Pure Life Development blog. 

What’s the Atenas, Costa Rica Real Estate Market Like?

The Atenas real estate market attracts mostly people looking to retire in Costa Rica – age 55 and up. Many buyers purchase homes in Atenas three to five years before retirement, and use their homes as vacation rentals. Additionally, about 30 to 40 percent of buyers in the Atenas market are Costa Ricans from San Jose looking to move out of the capital city. Highway 27 makes it easy to commute to work in the city.

Well priced homes in Atenas typically sell in zero to six months. You can find homes ranging from less than $100,000 to over $500,000. The most popular price range is from $350,000 to $500,000, with 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 to 3 baths, a guest house, pool, and a view. Atenas (and Costa Rica in general) is a cash market, with little to no local financing available.

 

Atenas, Costa Rica Realtor – Why Choose Pure Life Development?

In beautiful Atenas, Costa Rica, real estate agency Pure Life Development of Atenas specializes in Atenas homes for sale, Costa Rica properties for sale and Costa Rica vacation homes.

If you are thinking about buying a home, investment property, or other Atenas Costa Rica real estate, let Atenas Costa Rica realtors Dennis Easters and Gerardo Porras Gonzalez help make the process a smooth and pleasant experience. Both Dennis and Gerardo are certified with the Costa Rica Chamber of Real Estate, and Dennis is a licensed realtor from Florida. Call or email them today to discuss your Atenas Costa Rica real estate needs. 

Article by Shannon Farley