This spacious property in Atenas offers a rare combination of tranquility, natural beauty, and a prime location in the highly sought-after Central Valley.
Set on approximately 8,300 m² (just over 2 acres), the gently rolling land provides ideal conditions for building a private residence with additional structures—making it a sustainable and valuable long-term investment.
Atenas and its surrounding region are internationally recognized for their exceptionally pleasant climate. According to reports such as the National Geographic “World’s Best Climate,” Atenas is considered one of the places with the “best climate in the world,” characterized by year-round mild temperatures, abundant sunshine, and refreshing breezes. These climatic advantages, combined with excellent infrastructure, make the area especially attractive for expats, retirees, and investors alike.
Despite its quiet and private setting, the charming town center of Atenas is just minutes away. There, you’ll find grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, medical services, and everything needed for daily living. At the same time, the location offers excellent connectivity: the international airport and the capital city of San José can both be reached in approximately 60 minutes.
The property itself already benefits from essential utilities, including electricity and water, and is surrounded by mature tropical vegetation such as coffee plants, fruit trees, and bamboo—adding to its unique character and natural appeal.
Yes, any foreigner can purchase real estate in Costa Rica. However, this does not grant residency rights.
As part of a due diligence process, the condition of a property is thoroughly reviewed. This includes required translations and certifications, and in addition to a notary, an attorney is needed to carry out the investigation. The attorney focuses on specific matters such as identifying potential hidden defects or other significant limitations. Furthermore, inquiries and research are conducted with relevant authorities, including the municipality, local government, building department, water utility, electricity provider, internet service providers, and other responsible ministries.
The due diligence process typically takes between one and three weeks and costs USD 1,260.00 + 13% VAT.”
Currently, you should budget approximately 4% of the purchase price for closing costs, including 1% for property registration, 1.5% transfer tax, and 1.1% notary fees as fixed costs. As a precaution, you should also account for variable additional expenses such as administrative costs and office fees—so it is safer to estimate around 5% instead of 4%. If a mortgage, a property subdivision (segregation), or a purchase option agreement is involved, the closing costs may increase by several additional percentage points.