Yoga
…five minute walk to the most spectacular waterfall on the peninsula – Montezuma Falls. Phone: +506 2642-1289 Website: Anamaya Resort – www.anamayaresort.com Awaken Retreats Permaculture, Yoga, and Surf Week-long retreats are held at the Rancho Delicioso eco-village, located just inland from the Santa Teresa area. Not just an eco-village, it’s also an organic farm, and it has a farm-to-table restaurant. Rancho Delicioso also has many farm animals s…
Catering and Private Chefs
…all of which are caught and cooked within the same day. Contact: Website: www.somachefs.com – Phone: +506 8346-9774 Canape Catering Despite its name, Canape Catering offers so much more than just canapes and finger foods to its clientele. In fact, this catering service is one that is often booked for weddings and large gatherings mainly due to the type and quality of food it provides for diners. The three sample menus by Canape Catering are testa…
Spas of the Santa Teresa Area
…vations early at the concierge desk or better still before arrival. http://www.florblanca.com/spa/ Clinica Holistica Clinica Holistica is owned and run by Ragnhild Kragseth, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Registered Acupuncturist from Norway. Chelsey Hazzard, a Registered Massage Therapist from the USA also works at the clinic. Treatments – Shelby uses a single or combination of treatments depending on individual requirement. She will…
Casa Chameleon
…species, at the entrance of the Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve. Montezuma Canopy Tour and Waterfalls – Travel down the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula to Montezuma for a canopy tour featuring a series of nine cable lines and eleven platforms spanning over 1200 meters. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve – The Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve is one of Costa Rica’s most striking natural legacy and the first National Park that was established in Costa Rica. diff…
La Luxuria
…or guests to enjoy a well deserved Costa Rican sojourn; the Master Bedroom comes complete with a private bath equipped with a double shower, double sinks and a Jacuzzi with overhead glass skylight for a little monkey prying curiously (well maybe more than one sometimes). The Guest Bedroom also has a private toilet and shower with ocean views and has its own private outdoor terrace for afternoon siestas. The Upstairs Penthouse Bedroom has a similar…
Del Sol Surf Camp
…lenty of action packed adventure activities such as horseback riding, Montezuma waterfalls, fishing tours, ATV’s tours, SUP tours and many more. Whether you are a first time surfer or an intermediate surfer, wishing to take your practice a notch above your current level, “Del Soul” teaching methods are known to be beneficial and will help you fulfill your surfing objectives. Surfing Lessons With Del Sol Surf Camp you will experience “white water”…
Del Mar Surf Camp
…r Surf Camp Website: http://www.delmarsurfcamp.com/ Email: info@delmarsurfcamp.com Tel: +506 2643-3197 Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/delmarsurfcamp …
Lucero Surf Retreats
…des several additional activities in the area including a day trip to Montezuma waterfall, a rejuvenating massage and much more. The surf package includes 6 nights private accommodations with AC, transfer from and to San jose or Liberia (2 pm), delicious daily Breakfast, tropical lunches, 2 hour surf-lessons with a certified surf-instructor twice every day, use of all gear (boards, rash guard, yogamats), bottled water during surf lessons, one surf…
Hotel Buenisimo
…nisimo Hotel Website: http://www.hotelbuenisimo.com/ Email: hotelbuenisimo@yahoo.com Telephone: +(506) 8993 0251 Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Buenisimo/284308879432…
Blue Surf Sanctuary Hotel
…use and take home! Billabong goody bag and T-shirt!! Quad Tour to the Montezuma Waterfalls Canopy Zip-line tour Single:$2375.00 private accommodation Dble: $1625.00 shared accommodation Triple:$1375.00 shared accommodation Santa Teresa Intense Surf Package 7 days and nights at gorgeous Blue Surf Sanctuary Daily Post Surf Breakfast at nearby Florblanca Airport Transfer to/from Tambor Airport to Santa Teresa 2 Daily Surf Lessons Use of Surf Equipm…
Hotel Manala
…ebsite: http://www.manalahotel.com/ Tel: (506) 26401132 Fax: (506) 26401132 Email: reservationsmanala@gmail.com Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/manala.teresa Video of Manala Hotel…
Giuseppe Morisco – Private Chef and Catering
…i meats, olives, sun dried tomatoes and roasted sweet peppers Involtini di zucchine – Zucchini Roll ups with smoked cheese and ham Parmiggiana alla Pugliese Sliced eggplant breaded and baked to perfection with fresh tomato sauce and imported Parmigiano Reggiano Grass Fed Beef Carpaccio with arugula, cremini mushrooms and truffle oil Carpaccio di Polipo – octopus Carpaccio di Tono- Tuna with a lemon vinaigrette Prosciutto con Melone PASTA Tagliolin…
Hotel Buenos Aires
…g and more. Contact Hotel Buenos Aires Website: http://buenosairesmalpais.com/ Tel: (506) 2640.0254 Email: bairesmalpais@yahoo.com Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/65986020629/?fref=ts%3Fu%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fyour-website-url.com%2F…
Jobs and Volunteer
…hotels, car rentals, etc for top-ranked websites malpaisbeach.com and montezumabeach.com Applicants must be very self motivated, internet-savvy, live in the areas, be able to work on and improve both websites, and work only on commission for the sales you generate. Contact: geoff@malpaisbeach.com Rancho Delicioso: The area now has a voluneer center for organic farming and tropical greenbuilding. Check out more details here: Rancho Delicioso Organi…
Malpais Surf Camp
…– There are many places to go walking and hiking in the vicinity. The Montezuma waterfalls are quite popular owing to their cool natural spring water and relaxing vibe after you reach the peak. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve is favorite area to hike through to the sun husked sand beach at the tip. Other activities available include ATV rental, Montezuma or Mal Pais Canopy tours, boat trip to Tortuga island and Kayak fishing. Common Areas • Restaurant,…
Red Palm Bungalows
…//www.redpalmvillascostarica.com/ Telephone: 1-888-405-0201 Costa Rica Local Telephone: 011 506 2640 0447 Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/RedPalmVillasONtheBeach…
Info about the Red Tide in Montezuma-Malpais
…cause an ear infection under any circumstance). Our friend, nurse and Montezuma resident, Amanda Weir, recommends putting hydrogen peroxide in your ears after getting out of the ocean to avoid ear infections whether or not in the presence of a red tide. As we are confident that the effects of surfing in a red tide (if seen at all) are indeed mild if any at all, our Surfing courses will continue as planned. We will scour the beaches for the best su…
Horizon Ocean View Hotel and Yoga Center
…Sport Fishing Tour. Horizon Ocean View Hotel and Yoga Centre Website: http://www.horizon-yogahotel.com/ Tel.: (506) 2640 0524 Fax: (506) 2640 0689 Facebook Fan page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horizon-Ocean-View-Hotel-Yoga-Center/13371977263 Video of Horizon Ocean View Hotel and Yoga Center …
Latitude 10
…Latitude 10 Website: Www.latitude10resort.com/ Tel: 011-506-2640-0396 Fax: 011-506-2640-0557 Email: Contact Page Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Latitude10Resort Video of Latitude 10…
Funky Monkey Lodge
…he trees. You can also take tours of the area starting from a trip to Montezuma waterfalls, Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, Curu National Park and a Tortuga Island tour. If nature viewing is not really thing, you can go adventure seeking with quad bike tours, jungle treks, night safari, horseback riding, mountain biking, sun tanning, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sport fishing, canopy tours and much more. Contact Funky Monkey Website: http://www….
Ranchos Itauna
…supermarket. Contact Rancho Itauna Website: http://www.ranchos-itauna.com/ Telephone: (506) 2640-0095 Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/ranchositauna…
Florblanca Resort
…ns available in the region. Contact Florblanca Resort Website – http://www.florblanca.com/ Telephone – 1-800-685-1031 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/FlorblancaResort Photo Gallery…
Beaches of the Southern Nicoya Peninsula
…ll be waves big enough to surf here on Santa Teresa’s beaches. On the Montezuma side, because it’s inside the Gulf of Nicoya, the waves are quite a bit smaller, and when the surf gets too big (1.8 meter+ swells) and starts to close out in Santa Teresa, many surfers head to Montezuma and Cabuya to try there. You’ll be pleased to know that you will never need a wetsuit if you’re surfing or swimming at the beaches here. We wear them for scuba diving,…
Moana Lodge
…tions only) 1 888 865 8032 Tel: +506 2640 0230 Email: info@moanacostarica.com Skype Name – moanacostarica Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/MoanacostaricaMalPais…
Casa Zen
…2640 0523 Cellphone – (+506) 83587888 Email- info@zencostarica.com Website- http://zencostarica.com/ Facebook Fanpage – https://www.facebook.com/zencostarica…
Otro Lado
…s of Costa Rica. Contact Otro Lado Website: http://otroladolodge.com/ Tel: + (506) 2640 1941 Email: info@otrolodge.com Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/OTRO-LADO-LODGE-AND-RESTAURANT/97638562194…
Nautilus Hotel
…ilus Hotel Website: http://hotelnautiluscostarica.com/ E-mail: info@hotelnautiluscostarica.com Phone: (506) 2640-0991 – (506) 8320-3437 Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Nautilus-Santa-Teresa-Costa-Rica/138427342849929 Nautilus Hotel Video…
Villas Hermosas
…t Villas Hermosas Website: Villashermosas.com/ Telephone: +506.2640.0630 Email: reservations@villashermosas.com Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Villas-Hermosas/37772908384…
Friends Websites
…pt fire dancing or aerial silk dance or perhaps capoeira. Malpais and Montezuma Area Websites CostaRicaJourneys.com – Costa Rica travel and tourism info Costa Rica Scuba Diving – Scuba diving in Costa Rica, scuba certification programs, scuba hotels, padi, cmas, etc Anamaya Resort – Anamaya – Luxury Detox Center, Yoga Retreats, and Yoga Teacher Training Costa Rica Eco Village – A ‘green building’ development in the Malpais/Santa Teresa area of Cos…
Casa Atrapasueños
…t to enjoy with the whole family. Offering to depart from Mal País or Montezuma. Guests will pass by the stunning Island of Cabo Blanco, a submerged volcano, waterfalls on sight and plenty of wildlife on the ride. An experienced guide will be providing all the historical, natural and social information of this amazing area. Photography – Photographs will be shot in amazing sceneries that represent the essence of the Peninsula of Nicoya, all detail…
Casa Pelicano
…ms of Costa Rica’s Website: http://mariposavacationhomes.com/homes/casa-pelicano/ Telephone: 866 295 6727 Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/mariposavacationhomes …
Casa Yin Yang
…ng, yoga and more. Website: http://mariposavacationhomes.com/homes/casa-yin-yang/ Telephone: 866 295 6727 Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/mariposavacationhomes …
Santa Teresa Surf Vista Villas
…ding short boards, fun boards, and long boards. There are some great surf instructors in town and the hotel can book them for guests. Contact Santa Teresa Surf Vista Villas Website: http://www.surfvistavillas.com/ Tel: USA (530) 545 0095 / Costa Rica (506) 2640 0617 Email: surfvistavillas@gmail.com Video of Santa Teresa Surf Vista Villas …
Montezuma Yoga
…is housed at Hotel Los Mangos, right on the outskirts of the charming Montezuma village community. Guests have the opportunity of practicing yoga in the spacious and airy wooden pavilion that overlooks the ocean and listening to the naturally enchanting sound of the surrounding oceans, birds and Costa Rica’s signature howler monkeys. The classes here are open for all levels and are conducted in English. Yoga Teachers Dagmar Spremberg – Montezuma Y…
Zopilote Surf Camp
…re included in all surfing vacation packages. Zopilote office@zopilote-surfcamp.com Tel: +(506) 26400541 Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/zopilotesurfcamp …
Costa Rica Surf and Sup
…/costaricasurfandsup.com/ Tel: Costa Rica (506) 2640-0328 / US (801) 891-5009 / Canada (778) 875-8561 Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/crsurfandsup…
Esencia Hotel & Villas
…. Guests can take the following tours Isla Tortuga tour (full day, by boat, lunch included), horseback riding (beach, mountain / waterfall), sport fishing (private boat or group), scuba diving (private boat or group), ATV rental (4, 8, 24 hours), canopy tour (Malpais, Montezuma), surf lessons (1,5 hours, board included), transfer services (private/shared), bicycle rental ($6 half day, $10 full day) and Cabo Blanco ( buy ticket in Cabuya). Esencia…
Playa Cielo
…re tours, horseback riding, canopy, nature walks/hiking, snorkeling/diving, golf, biking, yoga/Pilates and spa/massage. Contact Playa Cielo Website: http://www.playacielo.com Tel: (506) 2640-1105 / (506) 8889-6900 E-mail: info@playacielo.com…
Red Palm Villas
…tuitively leads you through each class. Contact Red Palm Villas Website: RedPalmVillas.com Telephone: 1-888-405-0201 Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/RedPalmVillasONtheBeach Video of Red Palms…
Wedding Guide
…ring & Private Chefs Section (Click here for much more) Santa Teresa, Montezuma, and Malpais have incredible restaurants, so you can expect to be able to easily arrange the catering for your wedding. In addition, there are many chefs that do only catering for special events such as weddings, and many of them are excellent. For the most part, the the caterers will provide the food and chef, but your location, be it a hotel or rental villa, should p…
Indigo Yoga Resort
…eija Flor Resort, Indigo is the latest addition to the Santa Teresa / Montezuma yoga scene. The Rooms Lined with cozy lighting and neutral, earthly colors, the rooms at the Indigo emits a uniquely chic charm. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and a safe box. The Deluxe rooms and Master suites harbor the attractively named ‘open-sky’ showers allowing you to star gaze while taking an evening shower. Standard Rooms rooms are available from…
Three humpback whales killed by illegal nets off Cabuya
…s, mary at rainsong AUGUST 24,2010 TUESDAY A BABY HUMPBACK WHALE AND HIS 2 COMPANIONS, assumably HIS MOTHER AND HIS ‘AUNTIE’, WERE ENTANGLED IN THE LABYRINTHE OF ILLEGAL GILLNETS IN THE ‘PROTECTED’ WATERS OFF THE RESERVA CABO BLANCO in CABUYA. THE BABY DROWNED QUICKLY, THE 2 ADULT FEMALES SWAM FOR THEIR LIVES TO ESCAPE THE 500 METER LONG KILLER NETS. THEY WERE SEEN LEAPING FROM THE WATER REPEATEDLY, DESPERATELY TRYING TO UNTANGLE THEMSELVES AS THE…
Ono Cuisine – Santa Teresa Catering
…this, we are trying to reach the ethical goal of ‘Ono Cuisine working as sustainable as possible. — Torsten Radtke Executive Chef and Ower ‘Ono Cuisine www.onocuisine.com Mal Pais & Santa Teresa / Costa Rica Tel. (506) 8718 66 34…
Snorkeling
…ve. Octopus, sea turtles, huge rays, etc. Las Manchas – Just south of Montezuma is this small, pretty beach, with great snorkeling out on the right side. Cabuya Island – Legend has it that this is the best place to snorkel, but every time I’ve been there the water has been too cloudy to see anything. It should be good here, since it’s next to Cabo Blanco. Tortuga Island – Your trip to the Southern Nicoya Peninsula isn’t really complete without a v…
Sunset Villa
…operty is about three hours drive away from the Daniel Oduber International Airport. Phone: +506 2640 0670 Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/SantaTeresaSunsetVillas …
La Casona, Luxurious Private Beachfront Estate with Great Surf
…eresa with local Baile or international Dj’s on the beach at Dia Y Noche. Guests can enjoy a nice meal at Habenero’s on the beach. Tomato’s Pizza, The Bakery and Chicken Joes also have great food. You can also do a boat tour to Tortuga Island. Montezuma is an exciting destination to go hiking up to the waterfalls or a lazy swim. The Cabo Blanco nature reserve is a short drive away is another tourist gem. Guests can also go on a fishing trip out of…
Wedding DJ Santa Teresa Malpais – Mr Black
…ing Europe or the United States, playing in Ibiza and such places. Contact the DJ: Mr Black on Soundcloud: Mr Black Tracks Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/stagni1 Phone: +506 2642-1385 Email:[email protected]…
Community
…aphic-style surf art at his t-shirt shop in the Playa Carmen Mall. In Montezuma, Playa de los Artistas restaurant has a small gallery of the owner’s paintings. Jewelry – Many talented young jewelry makers are on both sides of the peninsula. In Santa Teresa you can find a few of them set up on the beach in front of the pizzeria in Playa Carmen. In Montezuma, they are lining the streets with small tables of hand-made wares. Painters Margriet Zwart i…
Tango Mar Beach near Tambor
…looking for a high end place to stay in the area, visit their web site at www.tangomar.com If you’re dreaming of as romantic retreat on an isolated beach that has all the trimmings of a luxurious holiday including a well appointed spa, swanky accommodations, a world class gourmet restaurant, a yoga studio and golf course, Tango Mar your mana from heaven. They go out of the way to ensure that the discerning traveler’s beachfront vacation is nothin…
The Place
…enting quads, motorcycles and/or bicycles, massages and private yoga lessons. Mapais is a really nice town to take long, lazy strolls. Guests can also take canopy tours just next to the harbor in Mal Pais or close to the village of Montezuma. There, the trained staff will give guests a small training on the bottom before. After that, guests will have one or two short runs before they go on the long ride. The Place Website: http://www.theplacemalpa…
Hotel Rustico
…Blanco tour, Curu Nature Reserve and Torutuga Island tour, a trip to Montezuma waterfalls and much more. For those too lazy to go adventure hunting, there are beaches all over the place where you can walk aimlessly or simply get a gorgeous suntan to flash it back home or even relax in the hotel’s surroundings to the cries of howler monkeys and chirping birds. Services can be arranged through Rustico or by contacting local tour operators who are a…
Casa Marbella
…ontact Casa Marbella Website: Casa Marbella Tel: (+506) 2640 0749 or 8350 35 96 E-mail: [email protected] Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-MarBella/68077473824…
Pacific Xtreme
…our, fishing tour, spa services and more. Accommodation Pacific Xtreme’s accommodation comprises spacious, plush and elegantly appointed studios apartment located few steps from the white beach of Santa Teresa in a luxurious private residence featuring a swimming pool, solarium, bar, yoga space, spacious parking area and reception. Each apartment unit includes a large private terrace, a king size bed, sleeper sofa, ample closet space, air conditio…
Casa Azul
…r service and price. Approximately two-thirds of the guests at Hotel Casa Azul come here only to surf. The waves of Playa Carmen, bang in front of the property, are known to be some of the most regular in Costa Rica. The beach breaks of Playa Carmen work with or without swell, lefts and rights. The point breaks of Mar Azul and Sunset Reef are within a 10 minute ride down south. Further south, about a 30 minute ride from Casa Azul, you will find ex…
Milarepa
…eymooners and all inclusive weddings. The management also organizes parallel performance activities inside or outside the hotel such as massages, private yoga lessons, canopy and horse tour, surfing, fishing, Montezuma waterfalls, Tortuga island, snorkeling tour, Natural Curú Park tour and White Cabo Nature Reserve tour. Contact Phone: (+506) 2640 0023 / 2640 0663 Website: www.milarepahotel.com Facebook: Fanpage…
Santa Teresa Surf House
…cted to create a single or a couple of apartments that can accommodate a large group of up to 8 people. Contact Info Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/santateresasurfhouse/about…
Casa Cecelia
…t Casa Cecelia Website: Casa Cecilia Tel: +506-2640-0115 or 2640-0556 / US Direct: 1 (949) 208-1344 Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/casacecilia…
Ranchos Itauna
…or one week, 4 hours lessons every day, 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon with photo-video shooting. Contact Ranchos Itauna Website: http://www.ranchos-itauna.com Tel: (506) 2640-0095 Video of Rancho Itauna…
Pranamar
…fluences. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served seven days a week and the restaurant is open to the public. Dinner reservations are recommended. Contact Website: www.pranamarvillas.com Phone: +506 2640-0852 Fan Page: Pranamar on Facebook Pranamar Official Video…
Cabuya
…ational park system was created because of the efforts of two foreign Montezuma residents, Olaf and Karen. They organized foreign donations to buy much of the farmland at the tip of the peninsula near Cabuya, which has since grown back into jungle, mostly on its own. Cabo Blanco Reserve was the first park in Costa Rica’s National Park system, which has since grown to cover more than 30% of the country, the highest percentage of parkland of any cou…
Rock Climbing
…. It includes all equipment and snacks/refreshments. Total Price: $90 Montezuma Montezuma Falls: Morning Tour. Imagine climbing next to a huge waterfall, straight up a sheer cliff! Well, that’s what you’ll be doing in Montezuma with Costa Rica Rock Climbing! In addition to the easier routes for beginners and first-timers, Jordan has scouted out six intermediate to advance routes, from 5.7 through 5.11 on the difficulty scale. Each route is around…
Estrella Oscura
…ng the bay. Estrella Oscura awards you a comfortable stay in a stimulating ambiance of natural splendor and sparkling tropical waters. Website: http://estrellaoscura.com Telephone: +1 (212) 945-8878 +1 (917) 609-5271 +1 (718) 967-3339 Email: info@estrellaoscura.com …
Santa Teresa
…as become extremely popular in the last few years. Ten years ago when Montezuma was already a famous destination, Santa Teresa was just getting electricity. Santa Teresa’s world class surfing and gorgeous white sand beaches have put it on the map for tourists visiting Costa Rica, and hundreds of foreigners have moved here to live year round. Most of them surf nearly every day, and Santa Teresa is definitely a surfer’s dream town. Santa Teresa is o…
The White House
…s, golf, shopping, restaurants, sailing, boating, shelling, swimming, snorkelling/diving, surfing , windsurfing, biking, wildlife, viewing, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and Montezuma Waterfalls. Website : http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/ Phone: 858-245-7679 / 818-995-1540 Email: mario@thewhitehouseofcostarica.com…
Santa Teresa Surf Guide
…nsistent and excellent waves in La Lora make it an ideal spot to host surf competitions. Mar Azul, Malpais A left-hand point break in the heart of Mal Pais, this is a spot for “soul surfers” and you’ll never find more than a handful of people surfing it. More here: Mar Azul Surf Spot Playa Hermosa This beautiful beach is never crowded for surfing even on busy days. But parking is limited and can cause a dent on your car. Surfers have two good spot…
Contact Info
…This website was designed and built by me, Geoff McCabe. I took most of the photographs as well, and made the maps in the map sections, which took hours and hours to get all the elevations colorized! If you see any mistakes or would like to write something, please contact me at: Email: info@malpaisbeach.com Phone: +506 8844-4726…
Curú National Wildlife Refuge
…much wildlife there as they would be while staying in Curu National Wildlife Refuge. More Details Curu Park Costa Rica – Montezumabeach.com information…
Cabo Blanco National Park
…going conservation efforts in the picturesque and serene Costa Rica. Further Reading About Cabo Blanco: Cabo Blanco Park – Montezumbeach.com detailed article…
Kite Surfing
…rf Pachamama Franz: Kitesurfing Instructor More info online: KiteCostaRica.com Video of Kite Surfing in Malpais, Costa Rica The Villages The villages lie at the southern-most tip of the spout-shaped arm of the Costa Rican mainland known as Nicoya. Follow the dusty road from Cobano down to Playa Carmen, where it ends at ‘El Cruce’, the junction. South of this lie bizarre rock-formations, sparse resorts and old jungle forests which segue into the Ca…
Delicias
…s to Malpais and Santa Teresa, making it closer to those beaches than Montezuma is. I live in Delicias and it’s my favorite place here on the peninsula. The central location is just great, and it’s 200 meters above sea level, so it’s a little cooler and less humid than the beach towns. The soil is better than the beach areas as well, so better for gardening and growing stuff. Delicias doesn’t really have much of a town center. There are two very s…
Playa Santa Teresa / La Lora
…on the beachfront and has great gourmet Mexican food and service. Highly recommended! We should also mention that technically, Habaneros is on Playa Carmen, the beach just south of here. Consider walking down the beach to it. If you don’t want to walk, then head to Roca Mar, another beachfront spot at the north part of Playa Santa Teresa. More about Santa Teresa Santa Teresa – Our page on Santa Teresa town and culture. Santa-Teresa.com – Tourism w…
Playa Carmen
…ther part. This restaurant is part of the Playa Cielo hotel and I highly recommend it. The other is the pizza place at the southern end, where most people park. Hotels: A great option is Casa Azul, which is next to the pizzeria. Just make sure that Cocoloco, a beachfront nightclub next door, isn’t going to be booming their music until all hours of the early morning. North of that is Casa Zen and still farther is Ranchos Itauna. Casa Zen isn’t pure…
Malpais Topographer / Santa Teresa Topography
…return calls, don’t use email, and cause you a lot of grief. Finally I have found some really great topographers who know the area and don’t make stupid mistakes. They’re frequently in the area and I highly recommend them. Please email me (geoff@malpaisbeach.com) and I’ll refer you to them. Tell me what you’re looking for as well and I’ll give you some basic lessons – topography 101 – for Costa Rica….
About Us
…, with a special charm and culture unique to Costa Rica. The vibe is often compared with how Hawaii or Santa Cruz felt 50 years, ago, only upgraded with monkeys and other exotic jungle life. Mal Pais and Santa Teresa have been late to develop, compared with other surfing beach towns here. All the Santa Teresa hotels are small, and there are dozens of them, along with B&Bs, rental villas, and hostels on the beaches, in town, and in the surrounding…
Blue Jay Eco-Lodge
…d. The bedrooms have attached bathrooms with hot water supply, showers and complimentary toiletries. There are ceiling fans, a safe box and a free wireless internet service to allow you to keep in touch with your social circle. Outdoor features include an immaculately polished garden, a swimming pool and a shaded pool side deck where you can hang out to have a refreshing drink. Meals Blue Jay Lodge wants to keep its guests super healthy and energe…
Santa Teresa Surf Camp and Hammock Hotel
…errace, king size bed, sleeper sofa, ample closet space, air conditioning, wireless internet and a fully equipped kitchen. At Pacific Surf School there are Instructors who are members of the Coast Rican National competition circuit who offer you multilingual instructors, beginner, intermediate and advanced level class, 2 hours in gentle waves, warm up/stretching techniques, surfing safety plus etiquette, standing up, board positioning, small waves…
El Rey Patricio
…can explore snorkeling, swimming or just be relaxing near to the coast. Accommodation and Amenities El Ray Patrico offers several accommodation options for different traveler groups. Here’s a lowdown on their stay options. For their accommodation, guests can choose to stay in the romantic cottage or in the charming bungalows right on the beach where they can take in the poetic sunset of Playa Santa Teresa-Mal País. They can also enjoy some delect…
Scuba Diving
…ountry to see them. There are also great dive spots around Tambor and Montezuma in various rocky reefs and coves, as well as a great spot off Cabo Blanco. Montezuma – The Tortuga Dive Club – Dive with my personal favorites! Curu Park – Curu Reserve has its own divemaster and shop there on the beach, and it’s very easy to get out to the shipwrecks or Tortuga Island Tambor – Ballena Blanca is the diving outfit there, accessing all the area’s best di…