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CITY OF ATENAS

Discover the renowned town of Atenas, “The Best Climate in the World” according to some. Atenas is surrounded by beautiful mountains and exuberant views of the Central Valley and in some parts, you can see the Pacific Ocean. Stunning views amaze you when you visit Atenas and beautiful residences are hidden among the forests and mountains. Atenas is a small, close-knit community where many of the residents know each other and seem like a big family. You can notice it when you visit the Municipal Market of Atenas or in the coffee shops in town, all the people are very friendly and greet you in the original Costa Rican “Pura Vida” style. Atenas was founded in 1836 by the Spaniard Jos é Mar í a Á guila and is in the central part of Costa Rica, in the Province of Alajuela. It is located to the West of San Jos é , just 25 minutes from the Juan Santamar í a International Airport and 40 minutes from San Jos é , the capital of Costa Rica. COSTA RICA ´ S BEST GUIDE MAGAZINE 60