Malpais and Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Tourism Info for Malpais & Santa Teresa

Welcome to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world: Malpais and Santa Teresa, known for their rugged jungle beauty, unforgettable sunsets, and especially the epic surf in Santa Teresa. The area has also become known as a hot spot for amazing cuisine in Costa Rica, since many amazing chefs have moved here from different parts of the world.

From the moment you arrive in the Malpais / Santa Teresa area, you’ll know that you’ve discovered a very special place, quite unlike other towns in Costa Rica. The area has been compared with Maui 50 years ago, or Santa Cruz, California, but with monkeys and warm water.

Despite its popularity, the Malpais area still has beautiful beaches that you can often find almost deserted, many beautiful waterfall hikes, and secret surf spots where you can have a great wave to yourself. This website will serve as your guide to what’s best here, and how to find it.

Are you looking to do a Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica?   Look no further because you’ve just found what you’re looking for!  Anamaya Resort in Montezuma has a great deal on a 200-hr yoga teacher certification course for this October 2010.  The class will be taught by the amazing Sasha Dae, who has been doing yoga since she was four years old!  Anamaya is the most beautiful boutique resort on the peninsula, and serves super-healthy organic food, with vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free options if desired.   This yoga teacher training is not just for those who want to become teachers.  It’s great for students who want an intensive yoga boot-camp that will massively improve your skills and physical strength.  Plus, teacher Sasha Dae is a specialist in restorative/healing yoga and will work with each student to improve your health through yoga.  All this put together will get you into the best physical, biochemical, and mental health of your life. For lots more information, click: Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training.
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Malpais and Santa Teresa Home Rentals Vacation/beachhouse rentals in Santa Teresa, Malpais and Montezuma.

Rent Casa de Amor – The most romantic house in Malpais, with the best view too! Only $250/night!

Rent Casa Blanca Malpais – The newest, most ultra-modern eco-mansion in the Malpais/Santa Teresa area!

Rent Punta Coco – 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, WIFI, Surf in front of your Santa Teresa villa. Only $400-$700/night.

2 Responses to “Malpais and Santa Teresa, Costa Rica”

1. Tierza says:

   Hey Geoff,

   Hope you are doing great!!! I have a quick question for you. I read a blog that you wrote for the tico times stating that Forbes Magazine voted Malpais/Santa Teresa on of the top 10 beaches. I would love to post this on my website, but it would be great to have a direct link to the article or know the magazine issue. Anything would help!!!

   Thanks,
   Tierza
2. Geoff McCabe says:

   Yes, the link to the description in Forbes is here: http://www.forbes.com/2006/06/07/cx_sb_0608featslide_7.html?thisSpeed=35000 as part of a slideshow describing “The World’s Ten Most Breathtaking Beaches.”

   Somewhere there used to be an article on Forbes that listed the top ten in Central American and both Montezuma and Malpais were on that list. But I can’t find it anymore…