Santa Teresa has many options for land activities as well
Costa Rica is one of several countries with one of the highest biodiversity worldwide, and much of this biodiversity overflows into Santa Teresa. So, there are plenty of opportunities to see the variety of wildlife as you explore the greater Puntarenas area, especially if you take a day trip to the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, a conservation area home to over 240 bird species!
One great part of visiting the village is that there are plenty of places to stay so that you can fully immerse yourself in the Costa Rica experience. Whether you choose to stay in a hotel or a vacation rental is entirely up to you and there are plenty of options for all types of travelers.
About our communities
Montezuma
Montezuma
Montezuma
Playa Montezuma is a small cove in the Gulf of Nicoya; in which the main beach stretches for several meters into a rocky area, where you can follow a path to other beaches like Playa Cocal. The town of Montezuma is small but counts with tourist attractions to serve its visitors. One of the main attractions of the area is the Montezuma
Playa Montezuma is a small cove in the Gulf of Nicoya; in which the main beach stretches for several meters into a rocky area, where you can follow a path to other beaches like Playa Cocal. The town of Montezuma is small but counts with tourist attractions to serve its visitors. One of the main attractions of the area is the Montezuma waterfall measuring 20 meters high and containing a natural pool, which can be enjoyed after a walk along the riverbed for 20 minutes.
Malpais
Montezuma
Montezuma
Mal País is a long thin village with houses, restaurants and small hotels spread on three kilometers of gravel road parallel to the Pacific Ocean. Immediately to the north are Santa Teresa and Cabo Blanco reserve to the south. The area is very spread out and transportation is a must. You are going to see that most locals get around on
Mal País is a long thin village with houses, restaurants and small hotels spread on three kilometers of gravel road parallel to the Pacific Ocean. Immediately to the north are Santa Teresa and Cabo Blanco reserve to the south. The area is very spread out and transportation is a must. You are going to see that most locals get around on motorbikes. Malpais is a small costal community at the southeastern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Puntarenas and although it’s remote village, it has modern luxuries, including hotels and restaurants.
Cabuya
Montezuma
Cabuya
A few kilometers from Montezuma Beach is Cabuya Beach, a beach whose main attraction is a rocky walkway that at low tide connects the mainland with the island of Cabuya, where it is an interesting Pre-Columbian Indian cemetery that is still in operation. Just two kilometers away from Cabuya is the Absolute Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve,
A few kilometers from Montezuma Beach is Cabuya Beach, a beach whose main attraction is a rocky walkway that at low tide connects the mainland with the island of Cabuya, where it is an interesting Pre-Columbian Indian cemetery that is still in operation. Just two kilometers away from Cabuya is the Absolute Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve, home to a wide variety of animals and one of the cleanest and most beautiful beaches in the area.