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    Playa Santa Teresa

    939 Reviews
    #2 of 6 things to do in Santa Teresa
    Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Beaches
    15 Km de Cobano | 15 Km de Cobano, 60111, Santa Teresa, Province of Puntarenas, Santa Teresa 60111, Costa Rica
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    “Beautiful sunsets”

    One of the most beautiful sunsets. Beach is super pretty and water so warm. Great for beginner... read more

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Kasunia
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    Toronto, Canada
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    “Beautiful and quiet beach”

    Playa ST is absolutely beautiful and very quiet and peaceful. You can find your own spot, there are... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    andreamO9439EK
    via mobile
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    15 Km de Cobano | 15 Km de Cobano, 60111, Santa Teresa, Province of Puntarenas, Santa Teresa 60111, Costa Rica
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Beautiful sunsets

    One of the most beautiful sunsets. Beach is super pretty and water so warm. Great for beginner surfers.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Kasunia
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Beautiful and quiet beach

    Playa ST is absolutely beautiful and very quiet and peaceful. You can find your own spot, there are lots of trees, so it's easy to find shade. This beach is good for surfing, the waves can be a bit too big for swimming and the...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank andreamO9439EK
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Incredible beach with great surf

    This is a stunning beach with clear warm water, great surf possibilities for beginner and expert, and the classic palmtrees to look for shade. The small village has some great restaurants and bars

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank robberth884
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    One of the most beautiful beaches

    Absolutely loved it here and the sunsets are breathtaking. Do yourself a favour, go to the local grocery stores and grab some drinks, find a spot on the beach and watch the sunset. It will take your breath away with the views and the sound...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Arek_Ski
    Reviewed 29 September 2018
    Beautiful beach

    Nice sandy beach perfect for surfers, Santa Teresa is a little gem with friendly people, good restaurants and a lot of yoga retreat !

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank kellybl-1978
    Reviewed 21 September 2018
    Could Spend Hours Here

    We wanted to find a beach that wasn't rocky or that had tide pools since the beach area in front of our Air BnB was just that. We drove 10 or so minutes up to Santa Teresa from Mal Pais, and drove down this little...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank rahbertmykul
    Reviewed 6 September 2018 via mobile
    Amazing beach

    Great beach - clean with lots to explore during low tide. Local spot for surfers with a good break. Highly recommend.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank 2018ScottW_
    Reviewed 5 August 2018 via mobile
    Playa Santa Teresa

    This is a beautiful beach. The waves are excellent for surfing. The ambient is tranquil and laid back.

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Elin Rhonda M
    Reviewed 31 July 2018
    Long stunning beach!

    This is a very beautiful beach and a good spot to surf. It's a cosy place but you are not alone over there, it's a touristic place.

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank NoeB1
    Reviewed 25 July 2018 via mobile
    A beach of beauty and scale!

    Wide open beach with proper Atlantic waves backed by trees with no hotels away from hustle of the main road through Santa Teresa.

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Elohmito
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    Grant D
    17 March 2018|
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    Response from Al-mod | Reviewed this property |
    You can take the Santa Teresa - San Jose bus (laterminalcostarica) and then switch to another bus or taxi before the ferry, but renting a quad is easier and more fun) If you get a quad, make sure to wear glasses and a face... More
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    Kandy F
    9 March 2018|
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    Response from 688murraya | Reviewed this property |
    As of Dec/17,The road to Santa Teresa is paved except for the last 3 km which is awful!Pot holed and dusty. Small cars will bottom out. For Islita take the pavement to Samara and then go south for 20 mins on a dusty pot hole... More
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    katyhosking
    5 December 2017|
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    Response from G9592SCjennifers | Reviewed this property |
    There are plenty of Vegan restaurants and options in the town square and along the short road towards Santa Teresa. I would stick to an excursion company that offers surfing. Del Soul, Pura Vida Surfers and Believe Surf and... More
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