# Dennis J. Easters

> True luxury is not found in excess, but in experience.


## Posts

- [We've Been Pre-Approved: Why Those Five Words Make Me Nervous in Costa Rica](https://dennisjeasters.com/weve-been-pre-approved-why-those-five-words-make-me-nervous-in-costa-rica/): Welcome to Barrio San José Norte Where Atenas Meets Palmares Dennis J. Easters Dennis@pldatenasrealty.com +506-8854-7721 Fifteen minutes northwest of downtown Atenas, Barrio San José Norte straddles the border between Atenas and Palmares in the heart of coffee country. At roughly 3,000 feet elevation, the rolling hillsides are blanketed in dark-green coffee plantations that produce some of the region’s finest beans.From the ridgelines here, views sweep across the Central Valley toward distant mountains. It’s the kind of panorama that makes people move to Costa Rica. The location also means quick access to both Palmares and the Pan-American Highway, connecting you easily to […]
- [Five Stars Are Easy. This Place Deserves Better.](https://dennisjeasters.com/five-stars-are-easy-this-place-deserves-better/): Some places are beautiful.  Others are memorable.  A rare few become part of your story.  Playa Cativo belongs firmly in that last category.  When we arrived, I expected the obvious things: a beautiful lodge, good food, comfortable accommodations, and the stunning natural beauty of Costa Rica's Golfo Dulce.  All of those expectations were exceeded.
- [From Sanctuary to Strategy: How Costa Rica Became the World’s Luxury Refuge](https://dennisjeasters.com/from-sanctuary-to-strategy-how-costa-rica-became-the-worlds-luxury-refuge/): Welcome to Barrio San José Norte Where Atenas Meets Palmares Dennis J. Easters Dennis@pldatenasrealty.com +506-8854-7721 Fifteen minutes northwest of downtown Atenas, Barrio San José Norte straddles the border between Atenas and Palmares in the heart of coffee country. At roughly 3,000 feet elevation, the rolling hillsides are blanketed in dark-green coffee plantations that produce some of the region’s finest beans.From the ridgelines here, views sweep across the Central Valley toward distant mountains. It’s the kind of panorama that makes people move to Costa Rica. The location also means quick access to both Palmares and the Pan-American Highway, connecting you easily to […]
- [From Coast to Cloud Forest: Curating Your Perfect Costa Rican Long Weekend](https://dennisjeasters.com/from-coast-to-cloud-forest-curating-your-perfect-costa-rican-long-weekend/): While the dream of living in Costa Rica is to design a life you don’t need a vacation from, this small yet astonishingly diverse country offers such a wealth of natural beauty that weekend escapes become part of the pura vida rhythm.
- [Why Costa Rica Has Long Been a Safe Haven for International Real Estate Investors - With Atenas at Its Heart](https://dennisjeasters.com/why-costa-rica-has-long-been-a-safe-haven-for-international-real-estate-investors-with-atenas-at-its-heart/): For decades, Costa Rica has stood out as a safe haven for international investors. Known for its political stability, strong property rights, and investor-friendly environment, the country offers far more than just natural beauty. It has become one of the most trusted real estate markets in Latin America, attracting discerning buyers who value both security and lifestyle.
- [Costa Rica’s Rising Appeal to Global Millionaires - Why Atenas Leads the Way](https://dennisjeasters.com/costa-ricas-rising-appeal-to-global-millionaires-why-atenas-leads-the-way/): In recent years, Costa Rica has emerged as a magnet for global wealth migration. The Millionaire Migration Report 2025, published by Henley & Partners alongside New World Wealth, projects that by the end of 2025 more than 350 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) will have relocated to Costa Rica, bringing with them an impressive $2.8 billion in cumulative wealth—making it the top Latin American destination for millionaire migration, outpacing even Panama.
- [Living in Atenas, Costa Rica: What to Know Before Making the Leap](https://dennisjeasters.com/living-in-atenas-costa-rica-what-to-know-before-making-the-leap/): For most people, the idea begins quietly.  At first, it is little more than a passing thought — a moment when you begin to imagine life somewhere different. The pace of the life you’ve always known begins to feel a little exhausting, and the possibility of something simpler starts to enter the conversation.
- [Beyond the Beach: Why Atenas and the Central Valley Are Costa Rica’s Underrated Luxury Gem](https://dennisjeasters.com/beyond-the-beach-why-atenas-and-the-central-valley-are-costa-ricas-underrated-luxury-gem/): Costa Rica may be small in size, but it holds a vast world of beauty within its borders. From cloud forests and volcanic highlands to palm-fringed beaches and untamed jungles, few countries offer such extraordinary diversity in such a compact space.
- [Atenas, Costa Rica: Living in the Lap of Luxury](https://dennisjeasters.com/atenas-costa-rica-living-in-the-lap-of-luxury/): Tucked into the rolling hills of Costa Rica’s Central Valley, Atenas has quietly become one of the most desirable destinations for luxury living in the country. 
- [Atenas Luxury Villas: The Art of Entertaining](https://dennisjeasters.com/atenas-luxury-villas-the-art-of-entertaining/): Perched in the rolling hills of Costa Rica’s Central Valley, Atenas is a town that has long captivated those seeking both tranquility and refinement. Its climate—celebrated as “the best in the world”—creates the perfect canvas for year-round living. Yet beyond the weather and natural beauty, Atenas holds a secret allure: its luxury villas are designed not only for retreat, but for entertaining at the highest level.
- [A Day in the Life: From Sunrise Over the Central Valley to Sunset Cocktails by the Pool](https://dennisjeasters.com/a-day-in-the-life-from-sunrise-over-the-central-valley-to-sunset-cocktails-by-the-pool/): During our twenty years of living and working in the picturesque mountain town of Atenas, friends, family, and clients alike often ask: “What’s a typical day like in a Costa Rican village?”  The short answer? Fabulous.  But, as with all things in life, the truth is far more nuanced. With time and experience, we’ve learned to intentionally curate our days — to design a life that reflects what we love most. One of the great gifts of maturity is knowing what brings joy, meaning, and balance. That, to us, is the essence of pura vida — a life well lived.
- [The Simple Art Of Pampering Yourself in Atenas, Costa Rica](https://dennisjeasters.com/the-simple-art-of-pampering-yourself-in-atenas-costa-rica/): When I first began exploring the idea of moving abroad back in 2004, one priority rose above the rest: leaving behind the relentless pace of the rat race to embrace a lifestyle rooted in balance, nature, and well-being. Success, while rewarding, had come at the expense of time—time to rest, to connect, to savor the simple joys of living well.  Costa Rica, and Atenas in particular, offered the promise of something more: a slower rhythm where luxury isn’t about excess, but about creating space for what truly matters. Here, pampering yourself is not an indulgence—it’s a way of life.
- [Introducing DennisJEasters.com — A Resource Built from Experience](https://dennisjeasters.com/introducing-dennisjeasters-com-a-resource-built-from-experience/): DennisJEasters.com came about from thousands of client conversations and nearly twenty years of lived experience in Atenas, Costa Rica. While our clients have changed over the years, the questions they ask have remained remarkably consistent.
- [Tee Time in Atenas: Golf Courses Near And Far](https://dennisjeasters.com/tee-time-in-atenas-golf-courses-near-and-far/): For many, golf is more than a pastime—it’s a lifestyle rooted in tradition, camaraderie, and the pursuit of excellence. While my earliest “tee times” were far from formal—swinging borrowed clubs in my grandmother’s orange grove in Central Florida—it sparked a lasting appreciation for the game. Today, as more of our clients express interest in Costa Rica’s golf scene, I’ve taken a closer look at what Atenas and the surrounding Central Valley offer for those who enjoy this refined sport.
- [New Dawn 3/3 Atenas Ocean View Home](https://dennisjeasters.com/new-dawn-3-3-atenas-ocean-view-home/): Welcome to Barrio San José Norte Where Atenas Meets Palmares Dennis J. Easters Dennis@pldatenasrealty.com +506-8854-7721 Fifteen minutes northwest of downtown Atenas, Barrio San José Norte straddles the border between Atenas and Palmares in the heart of coffee country. At roughly 3,000 feet elevation, the rolling hillsides are blanketed in dark-green coffee plantations that produce some of the region’s finest beans.From the ridgelines here, views sweep across the Central Valley toward distant mountains. It’s the kind of panorama that makes people move to Costa Rica. The location also means quick access to both Palmares and the Pan-American Highway, connecting you easily to […]
- [Castillo Atenas-Old World Style Estate Home In Atenas, Costa Rica](https://dennisjeasters.com/castillo-atenas-old-world-style-estate-home-in-atenas-costa-rica/): Castillo Atenas is a one-of-a-kind, custom-built home which exudes old world charm with a unique castle vibe.  Located in Roca Verde, one of the most sought-after gated communities in the area, and just minutes away from downtown Atenas. This estate home offers unsurpassed mountain and village views.  Don’t miss the opportunity to own this unique Atenas property.
- [Villa Las Rocas Contemporary 3-Bedroom Pool Home With Guest House In Atenas, Costa Rica](https://dennisjeasters.com/villa-las-rocas-contemporary-3-bedroom-pool-home-with-guest-house-in-atenas-costa-rica/): Located in Las Rocas, a small, gated community that is a short but scenic 10-minute drive from downtown Atenas in the village of Guacimos, a quintessential rural Costa Rican village. 
- [Pica Flora Number 24 - Stunning 2/2.5 Pool Home With Guest House In Atenas, Costa Rica](https://dennisjeasters.com/pica-flora-number-24-stunning-2-2-5-pool-home-with-guest-house-in-atenas-costa-rica/): Located in Pica Flora, one of the most architecturally unique communities in Atenas, this spectacular 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom pool home with a one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house features magnificent gardens and offers a unique Balinese flare.
- [Luxury Balinese Estate with 5-Star Amenities Atenas, Costa Rica](https://dennisjeasters.com/luxury-balinese-estate-with-5-star-amenities-atenas-costa-rica/): This showstopping estate-style property offers every luxury you need to live an elevated life in paradise. Set on a large 1.75 acre lot, the upper level of the home offers a gallery-style living space with vaulted wood-beam ceilings and wall-to-wall sliding glass doors.
- [Costa Rica’s New Frontier of Luxury: From Superyachts to Sophisticated Living in Atenas](https://dennisjeasters.com/costa-ricas-new-frontier-of-luxury-from-superyachts-to-sophisticated-living-in-atenas/): Growing up in Florida, surrounded by water, it was only natural to develop a love for anything related to boating and water sports. Summers meant swimming in crystal-clear springs, skiing on the Alafia River, or snorkeling for lobster in the Florida Keys. Everyone I knew had a boat, and my father and uncles were avid fishermen. For us, life on the water wasn’t just a pastime — it was a way of life.
- [The Luxury of Adventure: 2024 Land Rover Defender in Costa Rica](https://dennisjeasters.com/the-luxury-of-adventure-2024-land-rover-defender-in-costa-rica/): For some, a vehicle is simply a way to get from point A to point B. For others, it’s a gateway to freedom, exploration, and a lifestyle defined by both adventure and elegance. The Land Rover Defender has always embodied that spirit — uncompromising in capability, yet undeniably refined.

## Pages

- [Thank You](https://dennisjeasters.com/thank-you/): Welcome to Barrio San José Norte Where Atenas Meets Palmares Dennis J. Easters Dennis@pldatenasrealty.com +506-8854-7721 Fifteen minutes northwest of downtown Atenas, Barrio San José Norte straddles the border between Atenas and Palmares in the heart of coffee country. At roughly 3,000 feet elevation, the rolling hillsides are blanketed in dark-green coffee plantations that produce some of the region’s finest beans.From the ridgelines here, views sweep across the Central Valley toward distant mountains. It’s the kind of panorama that makes people move to Costa Rica. The location also means quick access to both Palmares and the Pan-American Highway, connecting you easily to […]
- [The Resource Library](https://dennisjeasters.com/the-resource-library/): Welcome to The Resource Library - a curated hub of guides, eBooks, and insights designed to inspire your journey toward a life well lived in Atenas, Costa Rica.
- [The Art of Living Well in Costa Rica](https://dennisjeasters.com/the-art-of-living-well-in-costa-rica/): Stories on homes, lifestyle, and the heart of Atenas — curated with intention and inspired by a life well lived
- [Contact](https://dennisjeasters.com/contact/): Welcome to Barrio San José Norte Where Atenas Meets Palmares Dennis J. Easters Dennis@pldatenasrealty.com +506-8854-7721 Fifteen minutes northwest of downtown Atenas, Barrio San José Norte straddles the border between Atenas and Palmares in the heart of coffee country. At roughly 3,000 feet elevation, the rolling hillsides are blanketed in dark-green coffee plantations that produce some of the region’s finest beans.From the ridgelines here, views sweep across the Central Valley toward distant mountains. It’s the kind of panorama that makes people move to Costa Rica. The location also means quick access to both Palmares and the Pan-American Highway, connecting you easily to […]
- [Notable Sales](https://dennisjeasters.com/notable-sales/): Showcasing premier Atenas properties successfully represented by Dennis Easters and Gerardo González-Porras
- [The Insider’s Guide to Investing and Living in Costa Rica](https://dennisjeasters.com/the-insiders-guide-to-investing-and-living-in-costa-rica/): Moving to a foreign country can seem overwhelming, but with a professional real estate team and the right resources, it doesn’t have to be. Gerardo and I are the dedicated co-owners of PLD Atenas Realty.
- [Communities](https://dennisjeasters.com/communities/): Each offering its own character, setting, and pace of life within Costa Rica’s most desirable region.
- [Atenas](https://dennisjeasters.com/atenas/): Set in the rolling hills between San José and the Pacific Coast, Atenas is widely known as one of Costa Rica’s most desirable small towns — a place where perfect climate, mountain beauty, and warm community spirit come together in a way that feels both timeless and deeply welcoming. Often referred to as having “the best climate in the world,” Atenas enjoys gentle breezes, bright sunny days, and cool nights year-round, making outdoor living an effortless way of life.
- [A Life Well Lived](https://dennisjeasters.com/a-life-well-lived/): For some, luxury is defined by beautiful design, fine craftsmanship, or the freedom to experience the world — and we understand that completely. Those things bring joy, inspiration, and comfort. But over time, we’ve discovered that true luxury begins where life unfolds most naturally — in spaces that inspire, restore, and connect us to what matters most.
- [Barrio Mercedes](https://dennisjeasters.com/barrio-mercedes/): Just minutes from downtown, Barrio Mercedes has long been considered the heartland of Atenas. Historically home to expansive farms, cattle ranches, and coffee plantations, the area retains much of that rural character today.
- [Barrio San José Norte](https://dennisjeasters.com/barrio-san-jose-norte/): Fifteen minutes northwest of downtown Atenas, Barrio San José Norte straddles the border between Atenas and Palmares in the heart of coffee country. At roughly 3,000 feet elevation, the rolling hillsides are blanketed in dark-green coffee plantations that produce some of the region's finest beans.
- [Escobal](https://dennisjeasters.com/escobal/): At Atenas's southwestern edge, where mountains descend toward Route 27, Escobal offers something increasingly rare: authentic rural Costa Rica with modern highway access. Forested hillsides, clear rivers, and large properties where howler monkeys wake you at dawn and your nearest neighbor might be across the valley.  The district grew around the historic Escobal Railway Station, built in 1939 and now protected as part of Costa Rica's Historical and Architectural Heritage.
- [Estanquillos](https://dennisjeasters.com/estanquillos/): 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.
- [Sabana Larga](https://dennisjeasters.com/sabana-larga/): Divided by Highway 3 just west of downtown, Sabana Larga is considered the birthplace of Atenas. In 1833, local residents petitioned to build a chapel here and offered land for settlers arriving in the region — the beginning of what would officially become the town of Atenas.  Over 160 years later, Vista Atenas became the area's first residential development in 1996. Developers Jean-Luc Sauvé, André Bastien, and Normand Bastien created 82 estate-style lots and built a bed and breakfast to introduce potential buyers to the region's natural beauty and relaxed pace of life.
- [Villa Pica Flora](https://dennisjeasters.com/villa-pica-flora/): Perched along the ridge of Cerro de Atenas, just minutes from the heart of town, Villa Pica Flora offers one of the most architecturally distinctive living experiences in Atenas.
- [Lomas del Paraíso](https://dennisjeasters.com/lomas-del-paraiso/): Tucked away just minutes from downtown Atenas, Lomas del Paraíso has quietly become one of the region’s most coveted enclaves — a boutique residential community where architectural elegance meets natural tranquility. Hidden from view yet close to everything, Lomas is known for its collection of high-end homes that command top market values, each set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Central Valley and Cerro Chompipe.
- [Hacienda Atenas](https://dennisjeasters.com/hacienda-atenas/): Nestled just minutes from downtown Atenas, Hacienda Atenas is one of the area's most desirable residential communities. It’s a place where convenience meets tranquility, and privacy unfolds against sweeping mountain and valley vistas.
- [Roca Verde](https://dennisjeasters.com/roca-verde/): Perfectly positioned less than five minutes from downtown Atenas, Roca Verde stands as one of the most sought-after residential developments in the region.   Developed in three carefully planned phases from 2005 through 2020, Roca Verde encompasses 125 estate-style lots, ranging in size from approximately a quarter acre to over three acres. 
- [About](https://dennisjeasters.com/about/): Gerardo and Dennis have built their lives around a simple but profound philosophy — one rooted in first principles: honesty, integrity, professionalism, respect, and a shared sense of adventure. These aren’t just business ideals; they are the foundation of how we live, work, and move through the world.
- [Home](https://dennisjeasters.com/): True luxury is not found in excess, but in experience. Here in Costa Rica, we simply call it la pura vida — the pure life.

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