Atenas, Costa Rica: A Place For Living the Pura Vida

Dennis J. Easters, an international realtor, promotes Atenas, Costa Rica as a retirement destination. He highlights the climate, scenery, medical care, schools, and proximity to San José airport, with property prices ranging across multiple tiers. The area embodies the "Pura Vida" lifestyle that attracts expats and retirees.
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¡Hola! My name is Dennis J. Easters. I'm an international realtor and co-owner of Pure Life Development of Atenas. 10 years ago, I moved from Tampa, Florida to Atenas and have loved it ever since. Together with my Costa Rican partner Gerardo González, we operate Pure Life Development of Atenas, a full-service real estate company specializing in residential real estate sales and development. We are licensed in real estate in the state of Florida and are members of the Costa Rican Global Association of Realtors and the Costa Rican Chamber of Realtors. I also am a member of the US National Association of Realtors. We successfully help clients find their new homes in Atenas, Costa Rica, and live their dreams. Costa Rica is every bit the tropical paradise it claims to be, packing more diversity into such a small area than nearly any other country on the planet. Planet. Positioned between Nicaragua and Panama with the dual coastlines of the Pacific and Caribbean, Costa Rica's verdant Jurassic Park terrain is full of exuberant nature, extraordinary wildlife, and happy people. In fact, the charming Central American country was ranked at the top of the Happy Planet Index and has the fourth highest life expectancy rate in the world. Costa Rica pioneered ecotourism and sustainability, is a stable democracy, and is one of the most peaceful countries in Latin America. Only a few hours flight from North America, Costa Rica is a leading travel destination because it has something for everyone. Just to the west of the hustle and bustle of the capital city of San José lies the town that AARP and International Living have named as a top international retirement destination. Perfectly positioned less than an hour from the big city to the east and some of the best Pacific coast beaches to the west, the quaint country town of Atenas, Costa Rica offers its residents the best of all worlds: stunning mountain landscapes, panoramic valley, volcano, and coastal views, year-round warm tropical weather. The small coffee town has the reputation for having one of the best climates in the world, boasting more sunny days than rainy. The praise has made Atenas the place to retire in Costa Rica. Atenas' warm sunny days and cool mountain nights are owed to its elevation range of 2,200 to 4,000 feet. Atenas has easy access to all 3 major highways of Central Costa Rica. Quality medical care is close by. There are public and private bilingual schools. Atenas is a short 20-minute drive to the San José International Airport and has all your basics like banks, grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacies, medical facilities, shops, and one of the best farmers markets around. This close-knit community of 28,000 residents welcomes both locals and expats. Atenas offers a wide variety of quality properties in beautiful gated communities and lovely local neighborhoods, with prices ranging from $150,000 to over $1 million. Life in Atenas, Costa Rica is always "Pura Vida." Literally translated as "pure life," the locals use this most popular phrase to mean everything from "life is good," "everything is great," to "hello," "goodbye," and "how are you." ¡Pura vida! From Matanus, Costa Rica. We'll see you soon.
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