Santa Ana Costa Rica is called Valle del Sol (“Valley of the Sun”). The city of Santa Ana is located in the province of San José in the Central Valley just few minutes away from Escazu and 25 minutes away from the Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Santa Ana Costa Rica still has a rural, agricultural feel at some areas, yet it is an upscale suburb with one of the best services in the country.
Santa Ana is surrounded by green mountains, where you can find many exciting hiking and biking trails. If you’re into sports, you’ll also have a choice of great gyms, yoga studios, martial arts, swimming, tennis and of course golf.
In Santa Ana you’ll find expensive restaurants as well as local, family run sodas tipicas, movie theaters, shopping and one of the best private schools in Costa Rica. Santa Ana Real Estate Costa Rica 2021 market offers everything from family homes, investment properties, options for retirees. Properties for sale and rent in Santa Ana include luxury real estate, villas, condominiums, homes, apartments and lots.
Santa Ana Costa Rica Real Estate prices?
Santa Ana Costa Rica Real Estate offers all kind of properties. For example a small 3 bedroom townhouse in gated community would cost from $200,000. Gated communities and condominiums are particularly popular among expats and foreign homebuyers. Apartments will start at $100,000 depending on size and standard. Larger houses of 4 bedrooms + would go from $350,000 + and of course luxury properties that are being sold at few million dollars.
How far is Santa Ana Costa Rica from the airport?
Santa Ana is about 25 minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport. It is 12 km (7.5 miles). Located next to Escazu and Ciudad Colon.
How far from Santa Ana is the beach?
I personally like going to Playa Manta by Punta Leona Hotel for a few hours beach day, it is only an hour drive from Santa Ana, which is why I like Santa Ana’s location. Punta Leona is a hotel however there’s a beach called Playa Manta which you can access from the main road. They have a parking and showers and the beach is very nice. From there you can take walk on the beach to Playa Blanca with white sand and clear water. If you prefer a beach-town you can drive another 15-20 min further to Jacó. Sand on the beach will be darker, but you’ll have a town with restaurants and excursions if that’s what you’re looking for.
What school are in Santa Ana Costa Rica?
Santa Ana has many different school to choose from. Public and private ones. Here are some of the schools in Santa Ana Costa Rica:
What are local attractions in Santa Ana Costa Rica?
Santa Ana Costa Rica offers active attractions as well as leisure. For sport enthusiasts there’s:
- Valle del sol golf course is enclaved on an upscale private residential on the west side of San Jose. It is a very nice golf course.
Hacienda La Chimba – Coffe plantation with walking trails and perfect picture spots. It is a great one day tour with coffee Tour, hiking Trails, Zipline tour and a great local cuisine restaurant, everything with the real Costa Rican welcoming spirit.
- Centro de Conservacion de Santa Ana – Santa Ana Conservation Center, which offers visitors wide green areas, trails that border the facilities of the Agricultural Historical Museum. Cactus and butterfly gardens, as well as the fauna rescue that lives in the park. Jaguar enclosure.
- Refugio de animal in Santa Ana- rescue center for wildlife, every year we received more than 1500 animals, our main goal is to provide a rehabilitation and release of theme but at list the 30% have to stay in the shelter for environmental education. Monkeys, slots, snakes, crocodiles, raptors, owls.
- Las Eolicas Santa Ana Salitral- This is a place that many know about since it’s an easy, accessible and cheap way to get out of the routine in a place with stunning views. A classic spot that will never go out of style.
- Mini golf in Lindora Santa Ana – perfect for afternoon with kids
- Go Karts, movie theaters, Town Center, Terrazas Lindora, City Place – great spots to eat and hang out with family
- Senderos Ciudad Colon – walking and bicycle trails in the forest, different trails available for all ages.
Where to do grocery shopping in Santa Ana Costa Rica?
Santa Ana has a few supermarkets. You’ll find here Pali, MaxiPali, Mas x Menos, Automercado, Megasuper, and also smaller “pulperias”. There are few great butcher shops on the main street of Santa Ana downtown, few fruterias and verdurias (fruits and veggies). Try to go to Sunday’s farmers market in Santa Ana downtown. It is a great experience, you’ll watch locals and expats shopping for fresh fruits and veggies, local cheeses, fish and meat. There’s also variety of artisan artists selling their products and also delicious breakfast spots.
Which supermarket in Santa Ana has best prices?
If you’re new to Costa Rica you may not know that some supermarkets will be little cheaper than others. For example a popular Pali or MaxiPali will sell some items cheaper then Mas x Menos or Automercado, which seems to be the most expensive for most products. It isn’t a rule of course, but it is worth checking which store has better prices on items you buy regularly, especially if you want to safe few bucks. Also Automercado might have some imported products you won’t find anywhere else.
Where to eat in Santa Ana Costa Rica?
Santa Ana and Escazu have one of the best restaurants. You’ll find here any cuisine you think of. If you’re not sure what you’d like to eat or you’re going out in a group just go to Town Center Santa Ana downtown. There’s a very nice “food market” with many different restaurants, seems a bit like a fancy food court or food “truck” setting. Often on the weekends they have a live music, it is also pet friendly. If you prefer a smaller place, choose one of the restaurants in Santa Ana, Lindora area has plenty. Here’s a helpful link to read some reviews.
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