Playa Mal País
Beach · Nicoya Peninsula
The quieter, rugged southern neighbour of Santa Teresa - a working fishing beach with dark sand, rocky points, tide pools and big sunsets.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 2 h
- Best time
- sunset
- Kids
- 4 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 3 / 10
- Swimming
- 4 / 10
- Effort
- 1 / 10
- Location
- 9.60032, -85.14307 — Google Maps
Tip
Walk to the rocky end at low tide for the pools, then stay for sunset.
Be careful
Strong surf and rocks - swim only on calm days and not near the rocky points.
Places nearby
- The Roastery CoffeeFood & CoffeeCoffee bar near the Playa Carmen crossroads, one of the cafés travellers single out in Santa Teresa; vegan options.
- The BakeryFood & CoffeeOne of Santa Teresa's most reviewed spots: a bakery-café serving pastries, big breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers and Mediterranean-style plates from early morning until late.
- Ollie's AdventuresTours & AdventureSanta Teresa adventure shop specializing in horseback rides, with ATV and motorbike rentals, surf lessons and day trips.
- Restaurante La ChozaFood & CoffeeFarm-to-table Costa Rican restaurant serving traditional casados, ceviches and slow-cooked beef.
- Horizon Yoga Hotel - tea house, massage and yogaYoga & Wellness · from $90Hillside yoga hotel above Santa Teresa whose vegetarian tea house and massage rancho are open to non-guests.
- Drift Restaurant & BarFood & CoffeeFusion kitchen and cocktail bar in the heart of Santa Teresa with Asian, Indian and Mediterranean influences, local fish and plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes; the in-house bakery has the town's biggest choice of vegan and gluten-free cakes and pastries.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/932044135 · Wikidata Q23740284 · https://www.myglobalviewpoint.com/things-to-do-in-the-nicoya-peninsula/ · https://capturetheatlas.com/nicoya-peninsula-costa-rica/ · https://www.costaricavibes.com/destinations/nicoya/