Nature venue

playa malpais

17 locals recommend,

Tips from locals

Ayal
February 3, 2021
Beautiful beach right across from the villas. Tide pools, not a lot of people, beautiful water, and close to the villas.
Emily And Paul
February 11, 2020
A fishing trip can be arranged out of the Marina in Mal Pais/Santa Teresa. Our favorite guide is Javier, who is friendly and professional and usually knows where the fish are biting that day. Even if the fishing isn't great, the scenery is beautiful and Javier pointed out whales one day as well as sea turtles swimming nearby. And the view of the coastline and Cabo Blanco is spectacular from the water.
A fishing trip can be arranged out of the Marina in Mal Pais/Santa Teresa. Our favorite guide is Javier, who is friendly and professional and usually knows where the fish are biting that day. Even if the fishing isn't great, the scenery is beautiful and Javier pointed out whales one day as well as…
Tina
July 11, 2022
Excellent family owned Zipline tour.
Greg
December 22, 2021
Mal Pais is a small tranquil neighborhood, loosely spread out along five kilometers of road. Its southern limit abuts the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve on the very tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, while to the north it runs into Santa Teresa. Here, at the road intersection of “El Cruze”, the road from Cobano ends on the beach of Playa Carmen. Across from the intersection the busy beach town of Santa Teresa sprawls to the north, with a lively surfer scene, many hotels, bars, restaurants and shops. Many people refer to the entire beach area as Mal Pais, so when you hear of Mal Pais being one of the top tourist destinations in Costa Rica, it actually means the beaches of Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen. Mal Pais is a smaller, and much more tranquil neighborhood. While in recent years Santa Teresa has seen a boom in development, Mal Pais has retained its laid-back, small village atmosphere, with large patches of unspoiled nature.
Mal Pais is a small tranquil neighborhood, loosely spread out along five kilometers of road. Its southern limit abuts the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve on the very tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, while to the north it runs into Santa Teresa. Here, at the road intersection of “El Cruze”, the road from Coba…
Sheri
January 25, 2021
visita las cuevas y la peña que tiene esta playa en la punta cerca de la receta cabo blanco

Unique things to do nearby

Surf Lessons, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Enjoy Santa Teresa Beach with Private Chef Daphinie
Mountain Biking in Paradise

Places to stay nearby

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Luna's Lookout
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Casa Grande VIP Wing for 2
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Cozy jungle loft, walking distance to beach
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Ross’s Jungle Oasis
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Ocean View Dream Casita - Mal Pais of Santa Teresa
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Luxury Villa Experience - Alma Tropical Unit #3
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  2. 4 beds
Stylish Home • Tropical Pool & Tiki Hut • Nr Beach
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  2. 1 bed
Mambo's Dream Villa - Endless Coastline View
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  2. 3 beds
Casa Cubera Mal Pais Playa de Pesca resort
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Botanika 1bdr Suite 5 —private pool —TOP location
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  2. 2 beds
Quiet and Modern Beach Home · Private Pool
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  2. 1 bed
Casita Silencio - Luxury Retreat- Malpais
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  2. 3 beds
Casa Pez Galló Mal Pais 3BD Beach House
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  2. 2 beds
Casita Tranquilo, Escape to a Tropical Paradise.
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  2. 2 beds
La Kasbah - Luxury ocean view villa
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Ocean view modern jungle home - walk to the beach
Location
Provincia de Puntarenas