Welcome to Sabana Larga

The Beginnings of Atenas

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.

Today, Sabana Larga offers spacious properties, pastoral views, and a quieter alternative to Atenas’s more established communities — all while remaining just minutes from downtown conveniences.

Why Choose Sabana Larga

Location & Accessibility Sabana Larga sits on the western side of Atenas, offering easy access to downtown while feeling more rural and spacious. You’re still close to everything Atenas offers, but with more breathing room and often better prices per acre than communities closer to the center.

Space & Privacy This area is known for larger properties, often multi-acre parcels. If you want room for horses, gardens, or simply distance from neighbors, Sabana Larga delivers. The terrain tends to be more gently rolling, which can mean easier building sites and more usable land.

Views Many properties here offer stunning westward views toward the Pacific. You can sometimes catch sunsets with hints of the coastline on clear days. The elevation provides excellent valley and mountain vistas.

Quieter Lifestyle It’s less developed than neighborhoods like Roca Verde or Hacienda Atenas, which appeals to buyers seeking a more authentic rural Costa Rican experience. You’ll have farms and locals as neighbors, not just other expats.

Value Generally speaking, you get more land for your money in Sabana Larga compared to the more established gated communities closer to town center.

Contact Dennis J. Easters today to schedule a private showing of available properties in Lomas del Paraíso

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