natural wonder
Poás Volcano
An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Alajuela Province, Costa Rica · North America
Atenas is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Barrio Jesús, 30km from Poás Volcano.
Atenas is a town located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica. With a population of 7,014, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Atenas sits in Costa Rica. It's in the America/Costa Rica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Atenas to your route.
Atenas (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈtenas]) is a district of the Atenas canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. Its urban area is referred as Atenas city.
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Atenas is located in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, North America. The coordinates are 9.9749 latitude, -84.3789 longitude.
Atenas has a population of approximately 7,014 people, making it a town in Costa Rica.
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natural wonder
An active volcano with one of the world's largest crater lakes, an acidic turquoise pool measuring nearly 300 meters wide.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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