Santa Teresa Costa Rica Travel Guide has beaches that are famous for its consistent waves. Santa Teresa Costa Rica neighbors Malpais and the area appears to becoming one larger city. There is widespread development of the beachfront; the area is changing rapidly. Mal Pais & Santa Teresa is a surf area and offers a surf culture and lifestyle. The area runs north-to-south and Santa Teresa is the largest village. South of Santa Teresa lie the villages of Playa Carmen and Mal Pais. They are slowly merging together and many travelers refer to the area as Mal Pais.

The best surfing is found in Santa Teresa and Playa El Carmen. The beautiful beaches stretch for miles. Mal Pais & Santa Teresa is a travel destination for experienced surfers and has a lifestyle and culture that goes along with this. For some travelers, the surf culture will be appealing while for others, the trip may be long and the destination unrewarding.

Santa Teresa Costa Rica activities are as follows:

• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Activities — Surfing is the big attraction at the three local beaches.
• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Activities — Yoga is offered at several locations including Casa Zen, Milarepa and Horizon Yoga Hotel.
• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Activities — Horse back riding can be organized through local outfitters.
• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Activities — Fishing trips are offered by local shops and outfitters.
• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Activities — Boating tours around the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula are offered by fishermen in Mal Pais.

There's a good selection of budget and mid-range hotels in Mal Pais and Santa Teresa and the hotels are as follows:

• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Hotels — Tranquilo Backpackers is one of the best budge options in the area. It's clean, hip and functional with hot-water showers.
• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Hotels — Hotel Buenos Aires is located on a hillside with private hot-water showers and a pool.
• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Hotels — Luz de Vida Surf Resort offers beachfront rooms and bungalows with hot-water showers.
• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Hotels — Casa Zen is located 100m (330 ft) from the water and offers an Asian ambiance. In addition to rooms, the Casa Zen offers yoga, spa and surf information.
• Santa Teresa Costa Rica Hotels — Florblanca is a terrific hotel in Santa Teresa and is situated on three acres of land. There are beautiful gardens, pool, spa treatments, gym, pilates classes, yoga, gift shop and restaurant.