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Santa Teresa is a small, but fast growing town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. It is located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) west of the capital city of San José. Like other coastal villages on the Nicoya Peninsula, Santa Teresa started as a remote fishing village. The other principle industries were cattle ranching and logging. In the early 1990s, the town of Santa Teresa was "discovered“ by low budget tourists and started growing since then. It is one of the country's premier surfing spots along with the neighboring community of Mal País.
Fresh local fish, seafood, also vegetarian and vegan options. They have a wood-fired kitchen and a clay oven. Reservations required.
A luxury beachfront estate with 4 bedrooms & baths right on the white sand beach. Environmentally friendly and carbon neutral.
Beachfront bungalows and hotel rooms, enjoy any kind of sport: beach volleyball, pool table, tennis table and the best surf breaks of Santa Teresa in front of the hotel.
Learn to surf, improve your level and practice yoga daily. A variety of accommodations. Restaurant, swimming pool. 200 m from the beach. WhatsApp +506 8392 2295.
Beach hotel
Beach Lodge with spacious bungalows, AC/ocean view apartments, 4 min walk from the main surfing spots. Boutique hotel with restaurant and swimming pool. Excellent location.
Located directly on one of the top ranked beaches in the world. 5-suite resort within walking distance to Santa Teresa. Secluded and romantic. Open sky bathrooms. Full service spa. Complimentary breakfast. Yoga retreats. Surf lessons. Restaurant on property. Free bike rental.
Public transport in town exists and connects to the neighboring cities of Cobano, Montezuma and Mal Pais. Direct bus connections go as far as San José. Car and ATV rentals are also available.
Read in the guideThe roads in Santa Teresa used to be rough and mostly a mix of deteriorating pavement and gravel.
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