Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

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IMPORTANT: ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!!

Collective shuttle departs:
Morning departure:
5:30am from San Jose Hotels area to Santa Teresa, arriving by 12pm
6:00am from San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa, arriving by 12pm
8:45am from San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa, arriving by 2pm ***
1:30pm from San Jose Hotels area to Santa Teresa, arriving by 7:45pm
2:00pm from San Jose Airport area to Santa Teresa, arriving by 7:45pm

5:30pm from San Jose Airport area to Santa Teresa, arriving by 11:30pm

Rates: $50 per person/seat to Santa Teresa

Rates: $65 per person/seat to Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa

Including: all ferry fees, all vehicles have AC, minibuses and SUVs. Extra fees for surfboards, bikes, or boxes not know as regular luggage, pets allowed only when you reserve a private service.

HOW THIS SERVICE WORKS:
You will be transported in our minibuses or SUVs from San Jose (your hotel or pick up spot) area to Puntarenas ferry deck. At the time of the arrival at the ferry deck our driver will take care of all the ferry arrangements. You will be traveling on the ferry by yourself. At the time of your arrival at the ferry exit you will be received for other of our drivers who will be taking you to your destination. You will be traveling from San Jose to Puntarenas in 1 vehicle then travel on the ferry by yourselves and from Paquera ferry deck (arrival spot) you will be travelling in other vehicle the rest of the trip. In case you do not want to change vehicles and want your luggage to be stored in a vehicle all the time you will need to consider reserving our private service #1)

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES:

Private Land Transportation - #1:
- At the time of your arrival you will be greeted at the airport exit, from here we will be taking care of you all the way to your destination. (The driver will have a sign with your name on it at the airport exit)

Private Land Transportation - #2:
- Same as the above however you will be traveling by yourself on the ferry.

Please let us know if you are interested in our services as we would be more than happy to take care of your transportation while in Costa Rica.
Please confirm pick up and drop off location and departure time desired.

SANTA TERESA TO SAN JOSE

COLLECTIVE SHUTTLE:
This regular collective shuttle departs:
Morning departure:
7:00am from Santa Teresa Hotels.
(arrival time: 2:00pm)

Afternoon departure:
3:00pm from Santa Teresa Hotels.
(arrival time: 7:30pm)

(We are not able to delay the departure times since the driver will be going to meet the ferry departure, We do not send the van to the airport without reservations, this is a private service and we only operate upon reservations. By Costa Rica Laws our drivers are not allowed to take cash, all reservations must be coordinated and paid in advance.)

Rates: $50 per person
Including: all ferry fees, all vehicles have AC, minibuses and SUVs. Extra fees for surfboards, bikes, or boxes not know as regular luggage, no pets allowed, sorry.


PRIVATE SHUTTLE OR PRIVATE SERVICE:
This is a private door to door service with your own driver and own vehicle. Pick up would be directly are your Hotel or Vacation Rental at the time of your election and the drop off would be your destination in the San Jose area.
The total rate for this service is $280 (per way, from 1 to 4 guests and $30 the extra guest after 4)
Includes: Your own private driver, own private minibus or large SUV

If you do not mind using 2 different vehicles for this transportation we can offer this service for $250.
At the time of the arrival at the ferry deck our personnel will helping you with your luggage and ferry arrangements. You will be traveling on the ferry but yourself. At the time of your arrival at the ferry exit you will be received for other of our drivers who will be taking you to your destination.

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

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TAXI BOAT JACO TO MONTEZUMA + bus to Santa Teresa

JACO TO MONTEZUMA AND MONTEZUMA TO JACO

+ bus to Santa Teresa

Travel the scenic way in our taxi boats and save time as we take you from the shores of Montezuma to Jaco beach and back.  Our boats depart daily from the center of Montezuma a 9:30am for the one-hour ride across to the mainland.

Departures leave from Herradura beach, just north of Jaco, at 10:45am for the return trip to Montezuma at 12:00pm.

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TAXI BOAT JACO TO MONTEZUMA:

Departure is at 10:45am - arriving in Montezuma by 12pm

TAXI BOAT MONTEZUMA TO JACO:

Departure is at 09:30am - arriving in Herradura-Jaco beach by 10:30am

$45 per person / $10 per surfboard bag

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Please confirm the name of your hotel in Jaco in order to send our driver for you.

 

TRANSFER PACKS:

BusBoat Uvita-Montezuma $130.00
BusBoat Uvita-Mal Pais / Santa Teresa $140.00
BusBoat Dominical-Montezuma   $110.00
BusBoat Dominical-Mal País / Santa Teresa $120.00
BusBoat Manuel Antonio-Montezuma $80.00
BusBoat Manuel Antonio-Mal País / Sta. Ter. $90.00
BusBoat San Jose - Santa Teresa / Mal Pais $105.00
BusBoat San Jose Montezuma $85.00
BusBoat San Jose - Montezuma (4 hrs) $85.00
BusBoat Manuel Antonio - Montezuma (3 hrs) $80.00
BusBoat Jacó - Santa Teresa $60.00
BusBoat San José - Santa Teresa (4.5 hrs) $85.00
BusBoat Manuel Antonio - Santa Teresa (3.5 hrs) $90.00

Important: rates per person, we required a minimum of 2 passengers.

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Taxi Boat to Jaco & Montezuma

The Taxi Boat: Only 1 hour boat ride!!!
(Saving you 6hrs of land and ferry trip)

General Info & Reservations

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IMPORTANT: Since this is a private service we only operate it upon reservations. Do not try just to show up on the beach without a reservation as we do not operate in a daily basis but only the days we have clients that all ready reserve this service.

Travel the scenic way in our taxi boats and save time as we take you from the shores of Montezuma to Jaco beach.  Our boats depart daily from the center of Montezuma a 9:30am for the one-hour ride across to the mainland.  Departures leave from Herradura beach, just north of Jaco, at 10:45am for the return trip to Montezuma.

You’ll have the opportunity to see dolphins, whales, Manta Rays and other marine wildlife.  We can also help you arrange transportation onward from Jaco to Manuel Antonio or San Jose or from Montezuma to Mal Pais, Santa Teresa or Tambor.  It’s the fastest and most exciting way to travel... Get to know the real Costa Rica.

The departure time from Jaco (Herradura beach) is at 10:45 AM. (Reservations in advance are required). We depart exactly from Herradura beach (2 km north of Jaco) Right in front of the public phones, on the public beach.
The operation is not possible from Jaco since this is a surfing spot and is not safe for you and our boats.

The departure time from Montezuma back to Jaco area is at 9:30 AM everyday. (Reservations in advance are required) We depart exactly from the beach in Montezuma, however the meeting point is at our front desk in Montezuma.

If this departure times does not suite your needs, you can always arrange a private boat for you and your party.

(Boat ride is around 1 hour)

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Taxi Boat Information:

Taxi Boat Regular Service Departure Times:

09:30am from Montezuma to Jaco

10:45am from Jaco to Montezuma

Taxi Boat Rates

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The rate per person, per way is US$45

(two pieces of luggage are included on this rate, extra piece $15)
Free of charge for kids less than 4 years old.

Surfboard bags: $10 a piece.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
* Please confirm pick locations and drop off locations

* There is a minimum of 2 passengers per combo reservation.


Have a Car Rental and want to take our Taxi Boat??
It is easy. We have an alliance with Budget Car Rental.
Return the vehicle in our office in Montezuma or in Herradura beach and you will have the same type of vehicle waiting for you at the other side.
(Please ask us for more details)

 

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TAXI BOAT FAQ’s:

I am concerned about safety, do you offer life jackets for all of your passengers?
Actually our boats are the only ones in the area full equipped with life jackets, operation permits and insurances.

Is the boat really \"rocky\"?
All depends on the ocean if the weather conditions are not good, we have to cancel the ocean operation and we help our clients to make the trip by land if necessary.

Would you recommend that passengers take medicine for motion sickness?
Is a speed boat you hardly get sea sick, the movement is back and forward not side by side.

Where do you put the luggage?
The luggage is covered with plastic bags and travel along the passengers.

Can I go and come from the same location the same day?
Only 1 daily departure available from each location for the regular taxi boat, however is you arranged a private boat just for your party you would be able to come back the same day. Other option is spending the night over then come back the following day.

I have a car rental can I leave it the Taxi Boat departure sport then pick up the following day when I return?
We always recommend to leave your car at your car rental office in Jaco, all car rentals in Costa Rica have a office in Jaco. This would be a safe place to leave your rental vehicle.

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Loading Taxi Boat to Jaco from Montezuma beach

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Taxi Boat Departure Sport in Herradura Beach Jaco (Click image to Enlarge)

 

 

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Speed Boat Taxi Transfer to Jaco Beach (and other destinations on request):
The trip to Jaco (Herradura) by boat is one hour. Don’t take the long way. Take our boat directly from Montezuma Beach to Jaco. You may also have the chance to see dolphins, whales and other marine wildlife. Ask about other destinations!

Taxi Boat to and from Jaco
The private speed boat, taxi boat or water taxi to Montezuma or Jaco is one of the best way of transportation in this area of Costa Rica. Saving up to 7 hours of hot and uncomfortable trip by land, the taxi boat most accurate way to get to Montezuma or Jaco.

Taxi Boat Jaco Montezuma
We ended up staying two nights here and then leaving via private taxi boat across the awesome Nicoya Gulf, ($30USD ea), for a 1 hour transfer to the to town of Jaco (which would have taken us at least 8 hours of busing / ferries to get to otherwise.

Taxi Boat
So in a few minutes we're off to taxi a “Taxi Boat” up the coast to Montezuma, which is on the peninsula on the north pacific side of Costa Rica. I've wanted to go to this area for a while now! See the image on how we'll cut across the ocean to get there. The boat is an hour instead of the many (treacherous) hours driving up the coast, and probably more scenic :)

 

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

Taxi Boat Jaco to Montezuma + bus to Santa Teresa

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The booming surf paradise of Mal Pais / Santa Teresa is the place to see or be seen this summer. Check out everything you need to build your vacation of a lifetime here!

Mal Pais and Santa Teresa lie on the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, which juts far into the Pacific Ocean on Costa Rica's Northern Pacific coast. A few nautical miles out away from the shore, the ocean bottom drops to over one thousand meters deep.

Fish that dwell in the open ocean are often close to the shore, providing a spectacular environment for diving, fishing, snorkeling, and scenic boating, with visibility during the dry season of depths up to 100 feet.

Depending on the time of year, visiting Mal Pais / Santa Teresa area may bring you encounters with a wide array of sharks, tuna, manta rays, dolphins, jacks, barracuda, turtles, and even migrating whales traveling past the Malpais bay.

The convergence of major marine currents coupled with the tropical climate and plankton blooms during the heavy rains supports a nutrient rich environment that is a lifeline in the migration routes of many species. Large schools of brilliant and majestic fish, soft coral systems, and mollusks abound in the rich maritime environment close to shore.

Mal Pais is a tranquil and modest seaside village with moderate and casual hotels spread out along three kilometers of road. While in recent years Santa Teresa has seen a boom in development, Malpais has retained a quiet and tranquil atmosphere with large areas undeveloped and unspoiled.

Mal Pais along the coast is rocky in most places, with fascinating volcanic formations gracing unique natural scenery. Old growth jungle stretches right into the shore, where one may find a wide range of shore quality, from short sandy stretches, to rocky outcroppings, or beaches composed entirely of tiny crumbling seashells. Mal Pais is an ideal place to experience solitude within striking, unspoiled shore life.

The village of Mal Pais is nearly devoid of shops and tourist services, although hotels and dining options cover a wide range from local rustic to high budget restaurants with tremendous views into the hills of Guanacaste.

At the southern tip of Mal Pais is a small fishing port, which serves as a base for boat tours around the tip of the peninsula. Fishermen will be guaranteed a good catch on nearly any day, and sightseers will not be disappointed if they visit the waters of the maritime sanctuary of Cabo Blanco.

At the southern end Mal Pais borders the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, while to the north it merges with Santa Teresa, where there's lot of shops, tourist facilities and a vibrant, hip and thriving surfer scene. Although Malpais is famed as one of the top surf destinations in Costa Rica, the most popular surf spots are actually on the beaches of its neighbor to the north, Santa Teresa, known on the international scene as the "New Eldorado."

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New hotels and shops are springing up every day in Santa Teresa, and this former small fishing village with a 5-kilometer dirt road down the middle of town, has claimed the hearts of many who were just passing through on a surfing vacation, and decided to stay forever. Broad sandy beaches have surf for the advanced as well as the beginner. International tastes have brought a wide range of flavors to the restaurant scene of Santa Teresa, and during the high season especially there is abundant nightlife, dancing, and a range of live music to choose from. Day activities at that time of year span an interesting range of international influences, and visitors may find themselves passing on the traditional tropical fun to enjoy a class in acrobatics or choose from a wide range of yoga at different hotels. As the sun sets, everyone heads to the sprawling beach to watch the sunset and make plans for the evening.

Malpais is situated on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica on the southern tip of the Nicoya peninsula. Also known as the Hawaii of Latin America, there are several beaches to swim, dive or snorkel though it's main attraction is it's unique conditions for surfing and it's pristine subtropical nature.

Malpais is situated on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica on the southern tip of the Nicoya peninsula.

Also known as the Hawaii of Latin America, there are several beaches to swim, dive or snorkel though it's main attraction is it's unique conditions for surfing and it's pristine subtropical nature.

Horseback riding, sport fishing, canopy tours, scuba, and nature tours make up some of the other popular activities nearby. Malpais is a community unlike any other in Costa Rica with a strong surf culture and a the laid-back atmosphere that maintains the type of earthy tourism that made Costa Rica famous.

The Cabo Blanco National Park is located 3 Km south, a paradise for tourists, students of biology and ecology. It's name derives from the Chorotega Indians who inhabited the area, they discovered a very smooth stone with wich they could draw, "mah pah" was the name they called it, hence the name according to one version.

MalPais boasts a great selection of places to stay and eat from camping on the beach to luxurious resorts and a wide range of activities. Without a doubt it's a very attractive place to relax and enjoy the golden rays of the Pacific sunset.

Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa extends for approximately 6 km. It has grown quite quickly in the last few years with people coming from all corners of the world, some settled and transformed this little fishing village into one of Costa Rica's trendiest destinations. With waves for the beginner to the fearless pro, waves are available for all, year round.

In the past there was a huge cattle farm, which in time got subdivided between locals, and then eventually was sold to foreigners seeking a place in Paradise. Today in Santa Teresa you will find many restaurants, places to stay to accommodate all budgets, horseriding, volleyball, beach soccer, canopy or even ultralight flying are but a few or it's diverse activities, whether you want to surf or just relax this is one of the Pacific's greatest spots.

Mal Pais Hotels

Malpais and Santa Teresa have many hotels and accomodations that range from beach hammocks, to cabinas, to four star luxury hotels. In this beautiful and tranquil beach community of Costa Rica there is something for everybody.

Surf in Playa Carmen – Mal Pais

10 major reasons that have turned to Costa Rica into a destiny for surfers and their families:

1.    Warm waters and deserted beaches with paradisiac landscapes
2.    Year-round consistent waves
3.    Excellent instructors in all the region and incredible surf camps
4.    More than 700 of coastline combined on both the Caribbean and Pacific which generates surf for all levels
5.    Thousands of break points
6.    International surfing competitions
7.    Many openings from rivers to the sea especially in the Pacific coast make the surf more interesting
8.    There are no gigantic waves as you might find all year in Hawaii but kilometres of consistent breaks
9.    Costa Rica is so small that it is very easy to move from one beach to another and to have access
10.   There is a culture of acceptance of surfeadores, many shops rent boards, bars and restaurants and hotels want to help make your surfing vacation an unforgettable one - and one of these places is Hotel Playa Carmen.

Surfing in Playa Carmen - Mal Pais

The best climate is December to April.

This area is the ideal destination for surfers looking to be in a remote, calm place, with good waves and a comfortable atmosphere and many places with excellent atmosphere.

As the beach is covered with reef rocks it makes for an interesting wave formation near the beach. When the breaks are bigger check out the Manzanillo Reef to the south of Playa Carmen. The best waves can be found to the southeast of Playa Carmen.

OPEN SURF INTERNATIONAL

Costa Rica will be the Venue for the World Open Surf Tournament. The tournament will be on March 8 and 9 and Playa Carme is hopeful their surfers will do well in the Copa Day & Night. Carmen Beach will hope to the surfeadores in the Glass Day & Night.

Surfers from 40 different nations will descend on beautiful Jaco Beach.

Costa Rica will compete with countries like Brazil and South Africa, two huge powers in the world of surf.

The waters of Playa Hermosa were chosen by the ISA due to their constancy in waves and their proximity (4 km) to the center of Jacó, a city that has the required infrastructure developed to provide accommodation for a large amount of people.

Not only did the natural riches of Costa Rica weigh in it's favor in the decision to choose this as the destination for this match, but also the excellent role Costa Rican surfers have played abroad.

In the last edition of this World Tournament held in Huntington Beach, CA in 2006 Costa Rica came in eighth place out of 40 nations.

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Shuttle San Jose Airport to Santa Teresa Beach

Mal Pais around the web:

Mal Pais is a tranquil little village with charming hotels loosely spread out along three kilometers of road.

At the southern end it borders the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve while to the north it merges with Santa Teresa where you find shops, tourist facilities and a vibrant surfer scene.

Mal Pais

Although Mal Pais is famed as one of the top surf destinations in Costa Rica, the most popular surf spots are actually on the beaches of

While in recent years Santa Teresa has seen a boom in development, Mal Pais has largely retained its quiet atmosphere with large areas of unspoiled nature.

The coast of Mal Pais is in many places rocky, with some bizarre volcanic formations creating fascinating scenery.

On a beach walk flocks of pelicans will sometimes be your only company. Old growth forest spills down to the shore where rocky outcroppings alternate with sandy stretches and beaches made up entirely of tiny shells.Playa SuecosAt the southern end of Mal Pais is the small fishermen port which is also the basis for tours by boat around the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. The maritime sanctuary of Cabo Blanco serves as a nursery for many aquatic species and from your boat you can watch dolphins, manta rays or whales. If you are into fishing, a good catch is almost guaranteed.There is no entrance to the Cabo Blanco Park from the Mal Pais side but there are various options to explore the direct neighbourhood of the National Park. You can swoop through the jungle on a canopy tour, amble on horseback through the hills of Cabo Blanco, or hike along the coast: Playa Las Suecas lies on the border to the National Park. You get there by passing by the fishermen port, then follow the dirt road until you see a small path to your right which takes you to the beach. The large rocky pool of Playa Las Suecas is the best spot for snorkeling in Mal Pais.

The village of Mal Pais is essentially devoid of shops and tourist services. Hotels and dining options however range from top notch to rustic though Mal Pais Costa Ricascenic beachfront with the surf bashing over jagged cliffs and views across the beach of Santa Teresa and far beyond to the hills of Guanacaste.

From Mal Pais to the Cabo Blanco National Park

From the village center of Mal Pais it's a scenic 9 km drive to Cabo Blanco on a little road over the hills and via the small village of Cabuya. The first 2 kms of way passes through a river valley with marvelous lush jungle covering steep slopes on both sides. Then the road goes steeply uphill into the rolling hills of the Cabo Blanco backlands. There are no houses all the way to Cabuya (7 km from Mal Pais) and you have to cross two rivers. In rainy season this is not always possible.
Before the road drops down to Cabuya you will have a panoramic view of the valley of Cabuya with the prominent Cemetery Island.

The Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve opens at 8 a.m. and the earlier you go the more you will see. A hike to the beach of Playa Cabo Blanco and return takes approx 4 hours. Open hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mondays and Tuesdays the Cabo Blanco Reserve is closed.

A small costal community some 150 km west of the capital city San Jose, Mal Pais lies at the southeastern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Puntarenas province. Around 4 km north of the Cabo Blanco National Park, this quaint beachfront village is fast becoming one of Costa Rica’s hottest tourist attractions. Extending some 6 kilometers east to west, Mal Pais is a great place to kickback, relax and surf some great waves.

A surfer’s paradise with consistent waves, good swells and a long beach break, Mal Pais is a rocky beach with sandy stretches and is covered with pretty sea shells. With lush vegetation growing alongside the coast, this uncrowded area is prefect for those who want a peaceful and quiet vacation away from the crowds. Regarded as one of Costa Rica’s best Pacific Coast beaches, Mal Pais is just a few miles south of Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica’s top surf spots.

With waves that are ideal for the beginner as well as the expert surfer, this beach also offers plenty of water sports such as fishing tours, sports fishing, scuba diving, kite surfing and snorkeling. For those who prefer some land based activities there is horseback riding, canopy tours, mountain biking, quad biking and some great hiking trails to explore.

If you are an avid bird watcher, Mal Pais is home to a huge number of coastal and migratory birds that are a treat to see. The nightlife here is also plenty of fun, with a number of bars and parties held on a frequent basis. However, there are plenty of quiet places along the beach’s secluded coves, reefs and tide pools to have a romantic evening.

Great weather all year round makes Mal Pais, among Costa Rica’s trendiest vacation destinations. Usually uncrowded most of the time, enjoy the area’s natural beauty with plenty of luxury and affordable accommodations, bars and restaurants dotting the coast. A major pastime here is just relaxing on the beach or sunbathing.

When getting to Mal Pais it is important to keep in mind that there are two ways to get here. One is to catch a ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera or Playa Naranjo and then drive out here. Or you could take a domestic flight from San Jose to Tambor then take a taxi out to Mal Pais.