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Santa Teresa: Surf beaches and nature at the peninsula’s tip

Waves draw broad lines across the sand at Santa Teresa. Cafés and restaurants line the coastal road behind the beach. Further south, the landscape changes around Mal País.

Surf travel: Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa beach on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

At a glance

Location
Southern Nicoya Peninsula on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
Neighbouring village
Mal País adds rocky coastline and tidal pools to the beach town.
Nature
Cabo Blanco reserve lies at the southern end of the peninsula.

In this guide

Daily life along the beach

Santa Teresa is a coastal town with restaurants, cafés and surfing activities. Your stay can revolve around one beach section. Lessons, free time and your accommodation then share the same setting.

Choosing your base determines your everyday journeys. I discuss beach access, restaurants and your preferred nights with you. Your companion can bring other interests into the same days.

The rocky coast of Mal País

Mal País lies south of Santa Teresa. Rocks and natural tidal pools give the coast a different character there. The landscape adds smaller seaside perspectives to the long sandy beach.

An outing involves its own local journey. I plan the connection according to your accommodation. Beach time in Santa Teresa keeps its own place in your trip.

Forest trails in Cabo Blanco reserve

Cabo Blanco protects forest and sea at the peninsula’s southern tip. Its history as a protected area began in 1963. Walking trails explore the regenerated tropical forest.

The entrance through Cabuya leads to the other side of the southern peninsula. A forest day can complement your surfing days there. I confirm the visit and available trails for your travel dates.

The peninsula as a separate stage

The ferry between Puntarenas and Paquera is one possible arrival connection. A road journey across the peninsula to Santa Teresa follows. I arrange the connection according to your previous destination.

This coast could form the final part of your round trip. You can also plan several beach days in one place. I discuss your next stages according to your available time.

I plan your Santa Teresa stay around the beach and Cabo Blanco forest.

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