Perched along Atenas’s westernmost ridge, Estanquillos sits higher than nearly anywhere else in the area, often literally above the cloud line. This mountainside enclave is home to a small community of families and expatriates drawn by the solitude, the sweeping views toward the Pacific, and the sense of being pleasantly removed from it all while still part of Atenas.
The area takes its name from the water tanks (“estanquillos”) that once served travelers and horses on the route between San Ramón and Palmares toward the Aguacate Mines.
What You'll Find Here
Estanquillos has seen limited, thoughtful development, preserving its peaceful character. The centerpiece is Antigua del Valle, a boutique gated community completed in 2016 by developers Dennis J. Easters and Gerardo González-Porras.
Inspired by their travels to Antigua, Guatemala, they created six custom estate homes on a six-acre parcel, featuring Spanish Colonial architecture with authentic details: cobblestone streets, interior courtyards, hand-painted tiles, and thick stucco walls. Each home is surrounded by coffee plantations and designed to capture the valley and ocean views that define this elevation.
Beyond Antigua del Valle, Estanquillos consists of individual properties and small farms where owners value privacy and self-sufficiency.
Why Choose Estanquillos
The elevation, just under 4,000 feet, means cooler temperatures, dramatic weather, and mornings when you wake up above a blanket of clouds with the Central Valley hidden below. Sunsets stretch toward the Pacific horizon.
This isn’t for everyone. You’re 15–20 minutes from downtown Atenas on winding mountain roads. The roads give easy access to downtown. Internet is reliable. Your neighbors might be a quarter-mile away. But if you’re seeking true seclusion with world-class views and a climate that feels more like eternal spring than tropical heat, Estanquillos delivers something you won’t find in the valley communities.
Contact Dennis J. Easters today to explore available properties in Estanquillos
Dennis Easters
Real Estate Broker
+506-8854-7721
Dennis@pldatenasrealty.com