Santa Teresa and Malpais Costa Rica – Renting a Villa or Vacation Home in Paradise
February 25, 2010Geoffrey McCabe No Comments »Welcome to paradise – the beautiful beach towns of Santa Teresa and Malpais. These surfing destinations are known for their amazing jungles, wild animals, beautiful sunsets, and great restaurants in a remote beach setting. Whether you’re looking for inexpensive backpacker hotels within walking distance of the beach, or ultra-luxury boutique hotels, Santa Teresa and Malpais have them both.
When you arrive in Santa Teresa and Malpais, you’ll instantly become aware that you’ve found an amazing and unique place, very different from most other villages in Costa Rica. The Malpais area has been compared with Hawaiin beach towns decades ago, but with monkeys in its forests, or with a warm-water version of Santa Cruz, California.
Despite the fact that word has discovered Santa Teresa and Malpais in recent years, the area still has gorgeous beaches that are uncrowded, as well as secret waterfalls with warm water pools surrounded by jungle canopy, and surf spots with no one there.
Santa Teresa is known primarily as a great location for incredible surfing. This remote beach town was unheard of only 10-15 years ago, but now is a favorite destination for surfers from around the world. Costa Rica and Santa Teresa’s surf is consistent year-round, as the area faces the open Pacific Ocean, with warm waters that are comfortable throughout the seasons. The Malpais/Santa Teresa area has many surf schools, surf instructors, and surf shops.
Many tourists come from European countries as well as Canada and the United States. Hundreds have fallen in love with the Malpais area and have immigrated, opening rental houses, hotels, and restaurants. The food in Santa Teresa and Malpais is among the best in Costa rica, with many five star restaurants at very affordable prices.
The beaches of Santa Teresa have become very popular among Costa Ricans as well, and many families travel here to surf or enjoy the waves during weekends and holidays. The ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera is often a very lively scene with people starting to party before they even arrive. Malpais mean “badlands” because it is a virtual desert from December to April, with hardly a drop of rain. That also makes it very popular among tourist who don’t want any rainy days during their holidays.
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is also known for a variety of beautiful rental homes. The vacation rental offerings include beachfront villas, mountain top homes with infinity edge pools, honeymoon cottages with million-dollar views, and much more. The prices range from $100 to $2000 per night, and even the most expensive are often well booked. Many movie stars and other celebrities have discovered Santa Teresa in these homes, possibly because Forbes Magazine rated the Malpais beaches to be among the top ten most beautiful on earth.
Renting a vacation home in Santa Teresa has become increasing popular. Many tourists enjoy the independence of having their own rental villa instead of a hotel room, for the privacy and extra space, often at no additional cost. Plus it creates a very unique vacation experience.
The hotels of the area are unique and mostly mom-and-pop type of places. The beachfront hotels are the most popular, ranging from $100-$1000 per night for a room, and the rooms of all price categories are frequently booked. The gorgeous setting of Santa Teresa makes it very popular with honeymooners, and for people having weddings, and many of the rental houses and hotels cater to such clientelle.
Want to find out more about renting a house in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica? Then visit Geoffrey McCabe’s vacation and tourism information site on Santa Teresa Vaction Rental Homes for your needs.
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