Mal Pais - Playa Carmen - Santa Teresa
Mal Pais, Playa El Carmen and Santa Teresa are located on the south tip of the Nicoya Peninsula on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. A 12km stretch of stunning beach brags of some of the most consistent surf in Costa Rica. Beach breaks and reef breaks are in no short supply with lots of peaks that work differently depending on swell directions, tides, wind, swell size, etc. We share a daily surf report and video from a few of our favorite locations nearly every day as we are blessed to have waves here at least 300 days of the year. Big or small there is always something fun on the horizon. While surfing in Costa Rica consider a visit to the Mal Pais, Playa Carmen and Santa Teresa area to see for yourself this amazing place. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have, we will be more than happy to help you.
Surfing wise one of the most consistent places in costa rica with more than 20 different breakes that works with different swell directions and sizes. Points, reefs and 12 kms of beach breaks making it a 300 day surfing town. Perfect for all level surfers from the biggener to the advance this place offer a wide vareity of surf.
Top choice by thousands of travelers this paradise tropical beach with breathtaking sunsets, white sand beaches, rock formations that meet the ocean makes this place one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica.
Lots of accommodations options are available in the area for all types all travelers, from camping to luxury accomodations. More info...
Thanks to the rich mix of cultures in the area not only you can enjoy some of the best costa rican cousine but you can find an awesome mix of different food options.
Night life can get wild, parties at the beach that will go till the sun rises. Bars and nice places to enjoy cocktails and drinks.
A most visit destination while in Costa Rica. Santa Teresa and Mal Pais area has so much to offer for you so what are you waiting for. Come and check it out by your self!
Traveler's Information
Shuttle service from and to Santa Teresa / Mal Pais Area - San Jose
Pick up in most hotels and locations in the area.
Puntarenas - Tambor Ferry Service to get to Mal Pais / Santa Teresa Area
Ferry schedule changes depending on meassures from the goverment due to covid. Please call the number to make sure what times they are providing transportation services.
For more info call (506) 2661-2084
Direct bus service to and from Santa Teresa / Mal Pais Area.
From San Jose to Mal Pais / Santa Teresa (leaves from Terminal 710 downtown San Jose)
BUS SCHEDULE MIGHT CHANGE PLEASE CHECK BEFORE
6 am and 2 pm
From Santa Teresa / Mal Pais to San Jose
6 am and 2 pm
Cost is about $12 - $14.
PURA VIDA and SEE YOU IN THE WATER!
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