Luxury Hotels in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica – Experience the Tranquility of the Beach
March 29, 2010 by Brian Athlope
Filed under Hotels
Hotels in Malpais, Costa Rica are varied and offer different facilities as well as wonderful experiences. If you are quick enough then you should be able to find millions of package holiday bargains. These all offer different things, whilst some offer self catering others are all inclusive. All inclusive deals are great if you are taking the whole family and don’t want to take much spending money.
In this beautiful environment you will experience a holiday of a lifetime. There is diverse wildlife nearby as well as monkeys, birds and fish. The hotels in the vicinity are beautiful and usually offer a range of different facilities. Montezuma hotels nearby are also fabulous.
If you enjoy nightlife and loads of other outdoor activities then this is the place for you. This area is great for families and also good for couples. It offers something for everyone no matter what their interests are.
There are millions of tropical under water fish and even dolphins. As well as sea and beaches many people bird watch. With so many tropical birds and a nature reserve you will be spoilt for choice. If you just want to sit and relax by the pool this is of course an option as well. There are many food places where you can sample the local food which is delicious.
Many a Montezuma hotel has plenty of land for you to walk around. Wildlife in the area includes monkeys as well as birds. There is a national park in the vicinity and plenty of other places to explore. People come from all around the world to experience Costa Rica and many people come back time and again.
Depending on your needs there are a whole host of different accommodation types. From bungalows, self catering apartments, five star hotels and budget ones you will have many to choose from. If you don’t mind roughing it a little then there are also camp sites in the area. Santa Teresa and Malpais camping are great ways of taking in the natural beauty of the area and making lots of friends in the process.
The majority of hotels have on site eating places, laundry facilities, swimming pools and many acres of land to explore. If you are attending a malpais wedding then you might want to make a group booking in advance where you might be eligible for a discount. Most hotels offer breakfast either included in the price or as an extra. It all depends on what your specific needs are. No matter what be sure to bring your bathing suit and towel as you will probably do a lot of sunbathing and swimming.
This area is a subtropical paradise with so much to do that you will never feel bored. If you don’t come on holiday to spend time carrying out sports and other activities then you can also enjoy relaxing, perhaps sunbathing. If you have spent the day relaxing maybe the ideal evening would be spent eating out and enjoying a cocktail in one of the many bars.
If you are a visitor searching for a Costa Rica hotel on your vacation, then click Malpais Hotels or Santa Teresa Hotels.
Rent a vacation home or villa in the paradise town of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
February 23, 2010 by Geoffrey McCabe
Filed under Hotels
Welcome to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world: Malpais and Santa Teresa, known for their rugged jungle beauty, unforgettable sunsets, and especially the epic surf in Santa Teresa. The area has also become known as a hot spot for amazing cuisine in Costa Rica, since many amazing chefs have moved here from different parts of the world.
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 its popularity, the Malpais area still has beautiful beaches that you can often find almost deserted, many beautiful waterfall hikes, and secret surf spots where you can have a great wave to yourself.
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 South America and Europe, not only the United States and Canada. Many have stayed in the area and found a way to make a living by creating unique little restaurants, hotels, and rental houses. The food in Santa Teresa has become among the best in Costa Rica. Many five-star chefs have built restaurants here and do their own cooking, creating a plethora of dining opportunities.
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 offers a variety of luxurious villas and vacation rental homes. The most consistently popular are the beachfront homes, which always fulfill the tropical beach fantasies of their rental clients. These range from $350 to $2000 per night, although there are a few cheaper options. Even the highest price vacation rental houses are frequently booked, and many celebrities and movie stars have been seen here escaping the cameras of the paparazzi. This may be because Forbes Mazazine voted the beaches of Santa Teresa to be among the top ten most beautiful in the world.
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.
Malpais area hotels are extremely popular as well, especially the beachfront ones, which range in price from $100 to $1000 per night for a room, depending on the season. Most Santa Teresa hotels that are beachfront have great surfing waves right in front. The owners are from different countries all over the world… Americans, Canadians, Germans, Italians, Swedes, etc. All have the same dream of living in paradise on one of the most beautiful beaches and passing that thrill to their hotel clients. The area has also become very popular for weddings and honeymoons.
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.






