Surfers, yogis, backpackers, families and couples mix in this remote eccentric beach destination.
Located in the northern portion of the Puntarenas province in the Central Pacific area, on the western edge of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula , sits a cool little surf village and famous beach town known as Santa Teresa.
The laid-back town of Santa Teresa has blossomed into a booming travel destination and is recognized as a world-class surfing spot, yet many people just come to enjoy Playa Santa Teresa. They love the beautiful white sand which is perfect for sunbathing, long walks, catching a sunset and time with family.
Beyond the surfing, there are many other things to do in the hotspot travel destination of Santa Teresa that will surely make your trip to the area a success!
You can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, swimming, paragliding, dipping your taste buds into the flavorful Costa Rican cuisine at a local restaurant, and much more!
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.
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.
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.
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