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Malpais and Santa Teresa Area Information |
The Malpais/Santa Teresa area is one of the most beautiful in Costa Rica. While electricity arrived here only around 10 years ago, rapid development has made it
so that there are many modern services, while still maintaining a remote jungle feel. For the most part, the hills are still covered with jungle canopy, there are
many wild animals and monkeys around, and not so many houses on the hills. You can still find beaches here nearly deserted at certain times of the year, and it's
possible to have a set of waves all to yourselves, especially at Playa Hermosa.
The area has many great restaurants, from typical Costa Rican food, to many businesses set up by a variety of talented international chefs. You will find authentic
food from Italy, Israel, Sushi, French, Thai, and many other fusion styles. Nearby Montezuma also has six or seven fantastic restaurants, including one of the best
in the country, Playa de Los Artistas. We recommend one dinner there to everyone who visits. The menu is different every day, and often spectacular. On the Malpais
side, the best restaurant is probably Mary's, at the far end of Malpais.
The big draw for Malpais and Santa Teresa is the surfing. There are dozens of great spots, including the world-class "Suck Rock" in northern Santa Teresa. There
are many talented surf instructors and board rental places, as well as several surf schools. Many people take a class or two and try to learn. It can be a lot of
fun to just rent a board and ride in the whitewash.
This are is more international than the more northern parts of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, such as Nosara or Tamarindo. Malpais, Santa Teresa, and Montezuma
are also known for the large number of artists and craftspeople who have settled in the area, as well as other holistic pursuits such as yoga and massage. There's
even a chiropractor and acupuncturist practicing here. More such people are settling here every year and the area is rapidly changing - lots of good people are
moving here and setting up businesses, pursuing their dreams of a better life on the beach in paradise.
Links and Resources:
Costa Rica Eco-Village - Costa Rica's best solar powered, 'green building' development in the Malpais/Santa Teresa area.
Tropical Green Building - Tropical 'Green Building' ideas that work well for Costa Rica's beach areas.
Rainsong Wildlife Sanctuary
Please volunteer in Cabuya/Montezuma's wild animal hospital - Rainsong Wildlife Sanctuary and Reforestation Center.
Montezuma Real Estate
Tropisphere Real Estate - properties in the southern Nicoya Peninsula. They donate 10% of their commissions to local charities.
Costa Rica Permaculture Montezuma Permaculture, Wildlife Conservation, and Healing Arts Center.
Costa Rica Fire Dancing School La Escuela del Sol - Montezuma's amazing new Fire Dancing, Surfing, Yoga, and Spanish Language School.
Osa Real Estate
Osa Peninsula properties.
Paquera Properties and Real Estate
Paquera area properties, Costa Rica.
Playa Coyote Area Real Estate
Playas Coyote, Caletas, San Miguel, etc in the southern Pacific coast of Guanacaste Province.
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