Guidebook for Mercedes
Entertainment & Activities
Atenas has it's very own coffee plantation and a couple of really great brands. Do something really local and experience the love of coffee making with a very insightful tour.
The number is 8711-1221 or you can look them up on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/toledocoffeetour/
El Toledo Organic Coffee & wine Tour.
Atenas has it's very own coffee plantation and a couple of really great brands. Do something really local and experience the love of coffee making with a very insightful tour.
The number is 8711-1221 or you can look them up on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/toledocoffeetour/
A very interesting tour in the makings and processing of chocolate.
+506 2433 2730
11 moradores locais recomendam
Chocolate Tour
A very interesting tour in the makings and processing of chocolate.
+506 2433 2730
House of Dirt Costa Rica is a BMX bike park that focuses on the growth and development of freestyle biking for all genders and ages. The bike park consists with areas such as a pumptrack, kid zone, foam pit, tabletops and different sized dirt jumps for all levels of difficulty.
House of Dirt CR
3House of Dirt Costa Rica is a BMX bike park that focuses on the growth and development of freestyle biking for all genders and ages. The bike park consists with areas such as a pumptrack, kid zone, foam pit, tabletops and different sized dirt jumps for all levels of difficulty.
Hacienda el Rodeo
Horeback riding :)
Jaco Ropes Adventure Park offers elevated obstacles through the jungle trees in beautiful Playa Jaco. They have extreme obstacles to test the skills of the athletic adrenaline junkies. They also offer tours:
White Water Rafting
Aerial Tram
ATV tour
Surf Lessons
Stand Up Paddle Board
Manuel Antonio National Park
Poas Volcano
Arenal Volcano
Crocodile Safari
Horseback Riding
Waterfall Tours
Mountain Back Tours
Jaco Ropes
Jaco Ropes Adventure Park offers elevated obstacles through the jungle trees in beautiful Playa Jaco. They have extreme obstacles to test the skills of the athletic adrenaline junkies. They also offer tours:
White Water Rafting
Aerial Tram
ATV tour
Surf Lessons
Stand Up Paddle Board
Manuel Antonio National Park
Poas Volcano
Arenal Volcano
Crocodile Safari
Horseback Riding
Waterfall Tours
Mountain Back Tours
Parks & Nature
A must see if you are in the area! Go there with waze: https://waze.com/ul/hd1u4hf1sy
288 moradores locais recomendam
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
A must see if you are in the area! Go there with waze: https://waze.com/ul/hd1u4hf1sy
Take some apples and just after lunch time the monkeys swarm for a little snack. A lovely beach where loads of locals enjoy Sunday afternoons, take a BBQ and a cooler to enjoy the day under the cool shade.
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Playa Doña Ana
Playa Doña AnaTake some apples and just after lunch time the monkeys swarm for a little snack. A lovely beach where loads of locals enjoy Sunday afternoons, take a BBQ and a cooler to enjoy the day under the cool shade.
A huge bird sanctuary very close to Atenas that was originally a coffee and sugar plantation.
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Zoo Ave
A huge bird sanctuary very close to Atenas that was originally a coffee and sugar plantation.
Learn about orchid cultivation and observe hundreds of orchid species. Trails meander through extensive gardens where a permanent orchid flower exhibition is always on display. Facilities include a coffee shop and souvenir store. Located in La Garita.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 adults, $6 children ages 5-12.
Tel: 2487-8095
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Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita
Learn about orchid cultivation and observe hundreds of orchid species. Trails meander through extensive gardens where a permanent orchid flower exhibition is always on display. Facilities include a coffee shop and souvenir store. Located in La Garita.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $12 adults, $6 children ages 5-12.
Tel: 2487-8095
Currently Closed - One of the active volcanoes in Costa Rica with its distinctive turquoise filled crater, if the park is open, this is a must see.
401 moradores locais recomendam
Poás Volcano
Currently Closed - One of the active volcanoes in Costa Rica with its distinctive turquoise filled crater, if the park is open, this is a must see.
For nature lovers, top off this long and beautifully hike with a picnic and a swim.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Los Chorros Municipal Recreative Park
For nature lovers, top off this long and beautifully hike with a picnic and a swim.
Esterillos Beach
Get a peak at the crocodiles basking in the sun or lazing in the shallow water from the bridge above,
20 moradores locais recomendam
Tarcoles
Get a peak at the crocodiles basking in the sun or lazing in the shallow water from the bridge above,
35 minutes from Atenas, crystal clear water and white sand. From Jaco or Playa Herradura, head north along the Costanera highway. Just before the Punta Leona Hotel, you’ll take a left onto an unmarked dirt road right before a small restaurant called Soda Nimar. Drive about 10 minutes along this road, passing by fields and then through parts of the resort. Along the way, security guards will take down your license plate number. If they ask, just tell them you are going to Playa Mantas (the beach right next to Playa Blanca). Near the end of the road, you’ll reach a small parking area. A guard will tell you where to park and will watch your car for the day.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Playa Blanca
35 minutes from Atenas, crystal clear water and white sand. From Jaco or Playa Herradura, head north along the Costanera highway. Just before the Punta Leona Hotel, you’ll take a left onto an unmarked dirt road right before a small restaurant called Soda Nimar. Drive about 10 minutes along this road, passing by fields and then through parts of the resort. Along the way, security guards will take down your license plate number. If they ask, just tell them you are going to Playa Mantas (the beach right next to Playa Blanca). Near the end of the road, you’ll reach a small parking area. A guard will tell you where to park and will watch your car for the day.
Food Scene
Something for everybody, a nice atmosphere of locals and expats
37 moradores locais recomendam
Pizzería La Finca
Calle 2 Juan de Dios UmañaSomething for everybody, a nice atmosphere of locals and expats
Restaurante El Tronco
135For a great meal!
An all in one kind of place where you will find some of the biggest 'foodies' in Atenas gathering.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Kays Postres, Café & Restaurante
Ruta Nacional Treciaria 707An all in one kind of place where you will find some of the biggest 'foodies' in Atenas gathering.
Every Friday from 6am - 12 noon, get the freshest fruits and vegetables. Try seasonal fruits, take home a little of everything.
Ample undercover parking
11 moradores locais recomendam
Feria del Agricultor de Atenas
Radial AtenasEvery Friday from 6am - 12 noon, get the freshest fruits and vegetables. Try seasonal fruits, take home a little of everything.
Ample undercover parking
Plus bakery and coffee shop. You can get a variety of German breads and delicious breakfasts
25 moradores locais recomendam
El Balcon del Cafe
Avenida 5Plus bakery and coffee shop. You can get a variety of German breads and delicious breakfasts
Restaurante Vista Del Valle
Open from 4pm and closed on Mondays
Essentials
Maxi Palí
A mini Walmart with very reasonable prices.
Sightseeing
The Railway Museum is worth a visit even if it is just to sit on the old bridge. Incredible views and a must see heritage site.
Schedule: Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Phone: + (506) 2446-0091 / 810-0660
Puente ferroviario Río Grande
The Railway Museum is worth a visit even if it is just to sit on the old bridge. Incredible views and a must see heritage site.
Schedule: Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Phone: + (506) 2446-0091 / 810-0660
Shopping
With everything and anything under one roof, this is the biggest mall in Costa Rica.
156 moradores locais recomendam
City Mall
MontserratWith everything and anything under one roof, this is the biggest mall in Costa Rica.
Drinks & Nightlife
Right next to a heated pool, this is perfect for a casual evening out and some drinks.
Balneario El Cerro
Right next to a heated pool, this is perfect for a casual evening out and some drinks.
Nice relaxed spot to enjoy wings on a monday night or great pizza and beer any night
6 moradores locais recomendam
Onde Paco
3Nice relaxed spot to enjoy wings on a monday night or great pizza and beer any night
Coqueta Beer Garden
Bar and good food!