Santa Teresa is one of the best known tourist places and is one of the best destinations chosen by travellers on Trip Advisor. That is why we invite you to visit Santa Teresa, in the North of Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
Besides being one of the favourites in Costa Rica, also is the first destination in Central America and is considered the paradise of the surfers.
For those who want to learn to surf also is an ideal place, due to nearby surf schools, is considered a beach suitable for everyone.
Located 4 miles (6.5 kilometers) North of the Cabo Blanco National Park, in Malpais, is considered a stretch of quiet beach and an excellent place to relax.
The best of this beach is that anyone can go, not just surfers, but also those who like horseback riding, hiking, canopy tours, sport fishing, scuba diving and kite surfing.
If instead, you are looking for something more adventurous, you can definitely visit the Cabo Blanco National Park, which has 1,270 hectares of mixed forest, 150 species of birds, such as gulls, ospreys, brown pelicans and brown boobies. This end of the peninsula is an important habitat for seabirds. You will also find forest trails and breathtaking views over the sea.
Santa Teresa offers something for everyone, it is simple to get here.
After renting your car at Avis take the ferry from Paquera. The trip takes approximately 65 minutes, snaking around the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. When you reach the other side of the Peninsula, you will be driving directly to this paradise.
There are no excuses. Enjoy Costa Rica and one of the best destinations in Central America.