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Visiting Santa Teresa
Playa Santa Teresa Costa Rica is a tiny beach village on the Nicoya Peninsula, just north of Playa Mal Pais. What this little town lacks in size, it makes up for in culture and individuality. The town is made up of surfers and artists, giving it a laid-back, pura vida vibe.
The Santa Teresa Beach is remarkable. Forbes Magazine has voted this area of Santa Teresa and nearby Mal Pais as some of the beautiful beaches of the world. The pure white sandy beaches make it not only a haven for surfers, but for artists trying to capture the stunning views on canvas. You can explore a more remote jungle void of nay crowds or go horseback riding while enjoying stunning ocean views and a dazzling sunset. A perfect trip!
Unlike the more developed surfing beaches like Jaco and Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa is a paradise for the solo surfer with some experience. Santa Teresa has fantastic swells all year long, making it one of the 
If you’re looking for the ultimate yoga vacation, look no further than Santa Teresa. The laid-back culture of the area is perfect for yogis and the smaller amount of tourists guarantees a relaxed vacation. With an abundance of yoga studios, you can find classes for all levels and types of yoga. Some examples include private classes, acro yoga, kid’s yoga, and couple’s yoga. Enjoy the ultimate yoga practice with an unbeatable scenery.
Cabo Blanco is one the oldest nature reserves in Costa Rica. With more that 150 species of trees, you’ll find an abundance of wildlife including, monkeys, anteaters and several species of birds. There are two trails open for hiking from Wednesday-Sunday, 8am-4pm. The Sueco Trail is 4.2 km and take approximately 4 hours. The hike is considered moderate. A shorter trail called the Danes Trail is also available and it is 1.5 km. You can find rangers at the entrance of the park who are happy to answer all of your questions about the park.
Only about 40 minutes away from Santa Teresa, the Montezuma Waterfalls make for a fantastic day trip away from the beach. You can arrive by car or ATV, but you will want to make sure to wear water-resistant shoes because you’ll wade through the river and climb over rocks. Once you arrive you can swim or picnic next to the cascading falls. Make sure to bring sunscreen, water and your camera!
Getting to Santa Teresa can be tricky, but we are here to make it easy for you! Take a private or public shuttle, rent a car or fly with Tumbor Air. If you are thinking of renting a car, it is good to realize that you will be faced with a dirt road rather than a paved one and if you travel in rainy season, you should remember that most car rental agencies don’t include water damage in their insurance package. You can also take a ferry from Puntarenas and travel with the bus from there.
Santa Teresa offers a variety of places to stay, depending on what you are looking for. If you’re interested in doing yoga, we suggest the 
Santa Teresa has a large population of foreigners, which means you can find unique cuisine from all over the world in some unique and diverse restaurants. For great Mexican food on the beach, try Habaneros. Maybe you want to try Israeli food? We suggest Zula. For vegan options you can try the Zwart Art Cafe.
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