The Charming Town In the Central Valley

Grecia, the small town up in the mountains outside San Jose is one of the best places in Costa Rica to experience a typical local town with excellent weather and beautiful valley views. It’s one of the cleanest cities in Latin America and the most popular town for American and Canadian retirees who love mountains and fresh weather. Whether you plan to relocate, retire or visit Grecia, here is our guide to help you plan your trip.

Post updated May 2020.

Location

Grecia, Costa Rica map

Grecia, Costa Rica is in the Alajuela province, 29 kilometers (18 miles) from San Jose International Airport taking Route 1 and about a 35 minute drive. From San Jose downtown, it is 45 kilometers (28 miles) and about a 1 hour drive. The route goes through the highway for the most part and the roads are paved in town.

How to get to Grecia

The best way to get to Grecia is by renting a car. As this isn’t a touristic area, there aren’t transportation options like local airports or shared shuttles….