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Santa Teresa & Mal País

Santa Teresa and Mal País share one stretch of coast at the southern tip of Nicoya — bohemian surf, sunsets, and a single sandy road joining the two towns.

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Blooma Boutique Hotel & Kosher Restaurant 5.0 (94) · Google Cafecito Surf School & Guesthouse 5.0 (74) · Google

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Gula 5.0 (219) · Google COYOTE Brunch 5.0 (131) · Google

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The Girl and the Sea Surf school 5.0 (305) · Google Ananda. Dive N' Flow 5.0 (255) · Google

Wellness

Santa Teresa Thai Massage 5.0 (176) · Google Surfer's Massage Sirène by Silvia Ortiz 5.0 (146) · Google

Santa Teresa and Mal País share one stretch of coast at the southern tip of Nicoya — bohemian surf, sunsets, and a single sandy road joining the two towns.

Nearby towns: DominicalDrake BayJacóLa FortunaLiberia

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