Atenas
The story goes that way back in 1833 Jose Rafael Gallegos Alvarado who was Chief of State of this region so admired Greek culture that he decided that when a new town was to be founded it should be named after...
Because Costa Rica is the most prosperous and politically stable country in Central America retirees in particular from North America have long retired to the towns and villages there to take advantage of the relatively inexpensive living the wonderful climate and the absolute beauty of the country One such location is Atenas which has a thriving ex pat community which is welcomed by the locals who are always happy to meet new people The villas in Atenas Costa Rica can be found in the foothills the town is on the edge of the Central Valley or within the city proper The city itself has the laid back charm of a prosperous small town agriculture is its mainstay consisting of coffee plantations and fruit orchards
There are many reasons why Atenas is so popular It s all about location location location The town is centrally located It s quite near San Jos and San Jos s airport obviously so folks can jump in a small plane and be taken to anywhere in the country to visit volcano national parks or the east coast Mediterranean Sea beaches The beaches on the west coast the Pacific Ocean side can be driven to within an hour Atenas villas are therefore usually purchased by folks who like the convenience of being able to go to a beach for the weekend or take an extended vacation and get where they want to go by plane in an hour or so as well
