Guidebook for Atenas Canton
Everything Else
Reasonable rates and they specialize in 4x4 car rentals, which is a must for Costa Rica.Vamos4x4.com
Vamos Rent-A-Car
Reasonable rates and they specialize in 4x4 car rentals, which is a must for Costa Rica.Vamos4x4.com
Food Scene
The best Chifrijo in Costa Rica! Everything on the menu is delicious and reasonably priced.
16 locals recommend
Chicharronera Don Yayo
3The best Chifrijo in Costa Rica! Everything on the menu is delicious and reasonably priced.
The views are spectacular. The food is delicious and cheap. The owners are wonderful.
24 locals recommend
La Casita del Café
The views are spectacular. The food is delicious and cheap. The owners are wonderful.
La Finca has a great selection of pizzas and pastas, and the best tiramisu in Atenas. Not to mention their wide selection of local artisanal beers, as well as international beers and wines. They also deliver!
37 locals recommend
Pizzería La Finca
Calle 2 Juan de Dios UmañaLa Finca has a great selection of pizzas and pastas, and the best tiramisu in Atenas. Not to mention their wide selection of local artisanal beers, as well as international beers and wines. They also deliver!
Family run restaurant within a lovely old Tico Style home. The menu is a mix of typical Tico dishes and a variety of popular dishes. Their salads are wonderful. Also try their Cappucino Frio.
Restaurante Antaño
Family run restaurant within a lovely old Tico Style home. The menu is a mix of typical Tico dishes and a variety of popular dishes. Their salads are wonderful. Also try their Cappucino Frio.
La Terraza Restaurante y Pizzería
El Balcon del Cafe
Avenida 5Parrillada Androvetto
La Fiesta de las Pupusas
Kays Postres, Café & Restaurante
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 707Crema y Nata
Calle 2Restautant Cafe AL GUSTO
Arts & Culture
Family owned small, non-touristy short tour of a sustainable coffee plantation. The family doesn't like to use the word "organic"; they point out that arsenic is "organic"... They are much more sustainable than that. They don't use *any* kind of pesticides, organic or otherwise.
El Toledo Organic Coffee & wine Tour.
Family owned small, non-touristy short tour of a sustainable coffee plantation. The family doesn't like to use the word "organic"; they point out that arsenic is "organic"... They are much more sustainable than that. They don't use *any* kind of pesticides, organic or otherwise.
Parks & Nature
Among the best waterfalls in Costa Rica. Not very touristy, so bring an extra pair of shoes and pants, you're going to get wet if you hope to see the hidden, second waterfall.
26 locals recommend
Los Chorros Municipal Recreative Park
Among the best waterfalls in Costa Rica. Not very touristy, so bring an extra pair of shoes and pants, you're going to get wet if you hope to see the hidden, second waterfall.
Animal Rescue Center. Get to see all the animals you may have missed during your other trips around Costa Rica: Sloths, monkeys, macaws, etc.
120 locals recommend
Zoo Ave
Animal Rescue Center. Get to see all the animals you may have missed during your other trips around Costa Rica: Sloths, monkeys, macaws, etc.
Our favorite zipline in Costa Rica. Multiple runs across wide valleys with stunning views of the volcano and the lake. Modern, self-braking system. For the less adventuresome, some beautiful hiking trails.
43 locals recommend
Sky Adventures Arenal Park
Our favorite zipline in Costa Rica. Multiple runs across wide valleys with stunning views of the volcano and the lake. Modern, self-braking system. For the less adventuresome, some beautiful hiking trails.
Adventure Park San Luis
Crocodile Man Tour The Original
CostaCat Cruises
Playa Mantas
Shopping
Every Friday morning. Friendly farmers and artisans selling their produce. Great neighborhood feeling.
11 locals recommend
Feria del Agricultor de Atenas
Radial AtenasEvery Friday morning. Friendly farmers and artisans selling their produce. Great neighborhood feeling.