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Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa is a beach town built around the surf. Waves roll onto long stretches of sand, where surfers paddle out and the sun drops into the Pacific.

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Landmark5/5

Horizonte Horse Experience

Horseback rides run from Manzanillo’s beaches through rivers and jungle, with guides helping first-time riders find their pace. On the sand, riders can gallop together.

Landmark4.6/5

Malpais Tide pools

Malpais's tide pools cut basins into the shore, some deep enough to swim in. In them, you can spot sea urchins, crabs and small fish.

Landmark4.7/5

Tortuga Island Tour

Embark on a thrilling adventure to Tortuga Island Tour in Costa Rica! Cruise through crystal-clear waters, snorkel with vibrant marine life, and relax on pristine white sandy beaches. Don't forget to indulge in delicious local cuisine and soak up the tropical sun. A perfect getaway for beach lovers and thrill-seekers alike!

Eat$$$4.7/5

Chicken Joe's Rotisserie

Santa Teresa's rotisserie restaurant serves chicken with crisp skin and tender meat. The staff bring out hot sauce to try.

Eat$$$4.6/5

Rocamar

Santa Teresa beachfront restaurant with ocean views.

Cafe4.3/5

Zwart Cafe

This Santa Teresa cafe shares its space with an art studio, and paintings fill the walls. A colorful painting hangs outside by the road.

Eat$$$4.8/5

La Cevicheria

This Santa Teresa restaurant serves locally caught fish as ceviche or cooked whole. The catch of the day comes with a balanced green sauce.

Cafe4.7/5

The Somos Restaurant

Santa Teresa restaurant with breakfast, fruit bowls and specialty dinners. Tuesday cantina night is one of its dinner offerings.

Eat$$$4.6/5

Ani's bowls and salads

Smoothie-bowl and salad cafe with fresh juices, sandwiches, grain bowls, and iced lattes. People settle in to eat, socialize, or work remotely.

Eat$$$4.5/5

El Facon Grill & Bar

Santa Teresa Argentinian grill with wood-fired provoleta and steaks. Its open-air kitchen sits alongside the dining room.

Eat4.6/5

Amrita Restaurant

Vegan restaurant under palm trees, with plant-based ceviche and tuna tacos. You eat seated on cushions, with the ocean audible nearby.

Eat$$$4.8/5

The Roastery Coffee

This Santa Teresa coffee roastery serves breakfast and has small tables. You can choose Chemex, Vondola, or other brewing methods.

Eat$$$4.6/5

Soda Tiquicia

Welcome to Soda Tiquicia in Santa Fe! This hidden gem in the lush Provincia de Puntarenas serves up mouthwatering Costa Rican cuisine with a side of breathtaking views. Grab a plate of gallo pinto, sip on fresh nature-inspired juices, and soak up the friendly vibes. Perfect for adventurers, foodies, and anyone craving authentic Tico flavor! 🌟🏞️

Eat4.5/5

Katana Asian Cuisine

Santa Teresa's open-air Asian restaurant spreads across several levels beneath a canopy of trees. From the tables, you can look toward the riverbed.

Stays

Stay$$$4.95/5

The Green House - Santa Teresa

The Green House, Santa Teresa - Adults Only in Santa Teresa Beach offers a recently renovated holiday home with a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy sea views, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. The property features air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom. Additional amenities include a balcony, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Situated less than 1 km from Santa Teresa Beach, the holiday home is 13 km from Cobano Airport. Nearby attractions include the beach and various points of interest. Guests highly rate the location with a view, the pool with a view, and the balcony, making it a preferred choice for relaxation and leisure.

Stay$4.85/5

Hotel Buenos Aires

Set in Santa Teresa, on the main surf beach, Hotel Buenos Aires features an outdoor pool with a bar and views of the sea. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Every room comes with a private bathroom ,air conditioner, mini fridge and kettle. Hotel Buenos Aires features free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy 180° views of the ocean throughout the property. The on-site Brukas restaurant offers fresh and local healthy dishes and views of the ocean.

Stay$$4.7/5

Casa MarBella

Casa MarBella is a boutique hotel situated on a mountain slope in Santa Teresa. The hotel provides a panoramic ocean view and offers infinity pool, Wi-Fi, and free parking area. It is a five-minute walk to the beach, restaurants, and stores. The Casa consists of eight units with four different typologies of rooms for your different needs and group sizes. It is an ideal venue for those seeking the privacy, services, and comforts of individual hotel rooms, yet the intimacy of a private villa. The décor of the rooms is a minimalist approach with a tropical touch. Casa MarBella is in the Nicoya Peninsula in the Puntarenas region. The casa is 9.7 km from Montezuma and 16.1 from Tambor.

Stay$$$$4.5/5

Nautilus Surf & Yoga Villas

An outdoor pool, tropical gardens and stylish Art Deco-inspired apartments and villas can be found at this seafront resort. Situated next to Santa Teresa Beach, Hotel Nautilus-Santa Teresa offers surfing and yoga classes. The air-conditioned Nautilus villas and apartments are decorated in elegant light colours. All include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TV and a private terrace. Kitchens come with a microwave and fridge. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve is just 3 km from the Nautilus complex. Staff can arrange boat trips or rainforest canopy tours. A 24-hour shuttle service is available to Cobano airport, 25 minute drive away.

Stay4.2/5

Casa Zen Guesthouse & Yoga Center

Santa Teresa guesthouse gives you room to spread out among hammocks. Yoga classes meet on an open-air deck.

Stay4/5

El Rustico

Hotel in Carmen Beach, Costa Rica.

Things To Do
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5/5

8 h

Offshore Fishing trip (Deep sea fishing)

Fishing in our waters is one of the best in Latin America, Costa Rica is famous for its large number of billfish and pelagic fish in general. With our great experience and professional team we will make your fishing day the best of your lives. Our 30 foot long boat will make you feel very comfortable and safe while taking you to where the fish you want to catch are: Sailfish, Marlin, Mahí Mahí, Yellowfin Tuna. Everyone could be part of your Fishing and make your dream come true. With the most experience in the area, we are sure that we will do our best so that you have a great day at sea. Our Fishing equipment is of the highest range and will not disappoint you. Not only is fishing an attraction, we can also see Turtles, Manta Rays and Dolphins during our Fishing trips and depending on the season we also see Whales. So fun is guaranteed, come and enjoy, it will be a pleasure for us to have you on board.

$1,400.00

4.8/5

3 h 30 mins

Inshore Fishing trip in Santa Teresa

Is a great fishing trip, our boats running great on the water and we do the best of us to make you pass a great time in the sea with us. Because the reason for what we do this, is when we can see that you have the best Fishing experience of your live.

$360.00

5/5

2 h

2-Hour Surf Lesson in Montezuma

2 hours of surf lesson with our local, young and fun surf instructors (100% from Costa Rica). We are certified lifeguard and ISA2 (International Surfing Association) to surf in safety. You are beginners or level advanced? No problem! We give surf lessons in the white water and also inside the ocean. Come to enjoy the best experience of your life!

$73.00

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Specialized Group Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa

Saltwater surf co. Is located in the beautiful town of Santa Teresa in Costa Rica, one of the best surfing destinations in the world. Our surf instructors are certified by (ISA) international surfing association Beach rescue lifeguard and Institution Costa Rican of Tourism (ICT) Our mission is to educate inspire and empower people to a greater sense of awareness and knowledge through surfing. It is our job to help you feel comfortable, confident and have fun out there. Lessons can be 1 on 1 or for a group up to 12 people.

$100.00

5/5

4 h

Half day surf and adventure in Montezuma

Come and try the best thing to do in Costa Rica. Learn to surf in paradise! In this four-hour surf adventure you will experience amazing surf, enchanting locations, adventurous jungle trails(without carring the surf boards), breathtaking nature and exhilarating wildlife. Safety is our primary focus so we take surf to Playa Grande, a beach that it's located thirty minutes hike from Montezuma and is between two protected areas and wildlife refuges. With a long and big sandbar bottom, this is the perfect place to learn your first steps on surfing in a gentle and safe way. All surf equipment is included, and on the beach. The surf class is 2 hours and we do a break to recharge and get water & fruits (included in the price)

$70.00

5/5

4 h

Inshore Fishing trip 4 hours

Tour de pesca alrededor de la costa de Mal País y Santa Teresa. También podemos observar mucha vida Mariana cómo Delfines, Manta rayas, Tortugas, Ballenas etc.. Los pescados capturados los pueden llevar para la cena y disfrutar de su frescura. Nunca comerás un pescado tan fresco. Si sueñas con pescar un Atún, Mahí Mahí, Roosterfish y algún otro pez del pacífico está es tu opción.

$450.00

5/5

2 h

Intermediate surf lesson for two participants

Cabuya has one of the best intermediate surf spots in the country, this is a point break, this means the waves will break around the same area and has a channel to paddle out behind the waves. With long and perfect waves will give you the chance to practice the techniques of the intermediate level such as # 1 Paddle back out from the breaking waves using the turtle dive to pass waves. #2 Sit on the surfboard with control and manage to turn the board and prepare to catch the waves.#3Lie down with balance on the board and do long, deep paddings to catch the wave before it brakes. #4 Takeoff on the wave make the bottom turn and set up the surfboard on a line to ride the face of the wave.

$190.00

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa

Learn to surf at the most beautiful and best spot, Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa, with our professional multilingual surf instructors! Enjoy Costa Rica’s nature and live the pura vida surf experience.

$75.00

5/5

72 h

Three days of Group Surf lessons in Montezuma

The three days of surf and adventure in Montezuma is the perfect option to save yourself a little money if you are going to stay some days in the town and really want to learn to surf. In these three classes, we will have the opportunity to work continuously and progressively in techniques and fiscal endurance to take your surfing to the next level. Playa Grande in Montezuma is the perfect place to improve beginner and intermediate level of surfing, the orientation inside the golf leave it protected from strong currents and waves from the open ocean and with a long sandy bar bottom produce long and gentle rides were you can improve a lot in every session.

$210.00

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Private Surf Lesson

What sets us apart is our comprehensive, hands-on approach. We focus on the core aspects of surfing—balance, paddling, wave reading, and advanced maneuvers. We also offer video analysis with an additional to break down your performance. This allows for real-time feedback and deeper insight into your progress, helping you refine your technique faster. We always recommend video analysis if you book a package of more lessons, to deeply track your progress and analyze your development even further. Our teaching style emphasizes safety, confidence, and a true understanding of the ocean, creating an environment where you can grow and improve at your own pace. With personalized attention and constructive feedback, we want to make sure that you leave every session feeling satisfied and progressed, building your confidence in and out of the water.

$100.00

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Surf Lessons Cabuya and Montezuma

With us you will learn to surf and experience the Pura Vida surfing lifestyle because we offer a personalized experience for all levels of surfers, from beginners to advanced you will be accompanied and guided by local instructors, we normally work the system of 2 students for each instructor to provide a better service so ¡Don't wait any longer, come and join us for a fun and exciting surfing experience!

$78.00

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Group Surf Lessons in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa

Learn to surf at the most beautiful and best spot, Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa, with our professional multilingual surf instructors and meet and share this new experience with others in our group lessons! Enjoy Costa Rica’s nature and live the Pura Vida surf experience!

$70.00

5/5

Sport Fishing Tours

Our Captain and sailor have all the experience of years of sport fishing and deep sea fishing, so you will have an unforgettable experience fishing for Marlin, Yellowtail Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Rooster Fish, Mackerel, Waho and many more.

$923.08

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Group Surf Lesson in Santa Teresa

our group class. Ideal for all levels, you will learn to read the waves, improve your technique and connect with the ocean in a relaxed and fun environment. Share the energy of the group, laugh, challenge yourself and live an authentic experience guided by Juan, our main instructor, is a surfer with more than 20 years of experience teaching in Santa Teresa and a lifetime dedicated to the sea. It is certified as a lifesaver and backed by the local surf association, ensuring professionalism and safety. ✨Because not only will you learn to surf, but you will live an authentic, safe and personalized experience. We adapt each class to the level of the student – beginner, intermediate or advanced – to ensure a real and fun evolution.

$90.00

5/5

5 h

Shared Shuttle from Monteverde to Montezuma, Santa Teresa & Mal Pais

Our daily shuttles offer a safe, convenient, and economical way to travel between the most popular destinations in Costa Rica. Shuttle service is a shared transportation option in an air-conditioned minibus (or coaster) between popular destinations. Shuttle routes operate daily, and in some cases there are multiple departure times throughout the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. All the vehicles used for shuttle transportation are air conditioned, well-maintained minibuses (passenger vans) driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican bilingual professionals, who are eager to help you move safely around the country. Enjoy your way with Free Wi-Fi inside the vans to share every adventure of your trip and our professional drivers will show you our amazing country!

$140.00

5/5

120 h

Five days of group surf lessons in Montezuma

In this Five group Surfing Lessons with us, you will have the chance to experience the authentic surfing lifestyle we have here in Costa Rica. With a personal assessment and surf design program by our head surf coach Guillermo Cilintano, with more than sixteen years of teaching surfing experience in the area, you will have the chance to take your surfing to the next level in small groups of max 3 participants per surf instructor to maximize: safety and personal coach assistance. we are one of the few surf companies with our own bodega at playa grande with more than 25 different surfboards, so we don't need to carry to the beach, and also we have other surf shack next to the surf brakes in Cabuya. The scenery and atmosphere in the beach is amazing full of wild life, with people from all around the world and locals giving the lessons make o good mix of people and nature to have a great time! We will help you with our local knowledge to arrange any optional activity if you need it.

$350.00

5/5

4 h 30 mins

ATV and Zipline Combo in Montezuma

This ATV adventure takes you along a river, passing majestic places to a waterfall in the jungle, then along the beach. Afterwards we will take you to the canopy zipline tour above the Montezuma waterfalls. Go for a swim for about a 1/2 hour at Montezuma falls, zipline some more, explore the quaint town of Montezuma, and then continue back to where we started.

$215.00

5/5

Kayak Tour of Curú's Mangrove and Bay Ecosystem

Explore the vibrant mangrove ecosystem of Curú on this immersive 3-hour kayak tour. Paddle through serene jungle estuaries, where the tranquility of your surroundings allows for exceptional wildlife sightings—far beyond what a boat cruise can offer. As a wildlife refuge, Curú provides a protected habitat for diverse marine life, making this tour an ideal choice for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. With expert guidance, you’ll receive comprehensive instruction on kayak usage and safety, ensuring a fun and secure experience for all skill levels. - Discover the unique wildlife of Curú's mangrove ecosystem by kayak - Paddle through quiet estuaries for optimal animal sightings - Enjoy a fully guided experience with safety and kayak instruction - Ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers of all skill levels

$170.00

5/5

Blue zone Immersion Farm Tour in Nicoya Peninsula

Discover the secrets of longevity on the Nicoya Peninsula during this enriching farm tour. Dive into the local culture as you work alongside a Costa Rican family, gaining insights into their non-stress lifestyle and traditions that contribute to their remarkable longevity. Experience hands-on farming activities, from milking cows to harvesting fresh eggs, and savor authentic Costa Rican meals made from fresh ingredients. This tour not only highlights the region’s agricultural practices but also immerses you in the vibrant “Tico” way of life, all while surrounded by the stunning landscapes of La Mencha, just 45 minutes from Santa Teresa. - Engage in traditional farming practices with a local family - Taste delicious Costa Rican meals, including breakfast or lunch - Learn about the sugar extraction process at a “trapiche” - Enjoy a unique cultural immersion experience in a Blue Zone region

$190.00

5/5

4 h

Santa Teresa ATV Explore the best of Santa Teresa Wonderland

Experience the thrill of adventure in Santa Teresa with the ATV Kimko 300cc rental. This self-drive experience allows you to navigate through tropical trails, hidden beaches, and mountain viewpoints at your own pace. Enjoy the freedom to explore the natural beauty of Costa Rica without the constraints of a guide. Choose between 8-hour or 24-hour rentals, ensuring flexibility for your journey. - Rent a powerful Kimko 300cc ATV, perfect for all skill levels. - Explore independently and connect with the local vibe of Santa Teresa. - Includes a full tank of fuel, helmet, and local maps for guidance. - On-site assistance available during your rental for a worry-free adventure.