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Travelers walking to the beach at sunset in Santa Teresa

Catch the day.

The local guide to Santa Teresa

Where to stay, eat, surf, and get around on the Nicoya Peninsula, from first light to last call.
Illustrated map of Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa, Playa Carmen and Mal País
Right now
Surf4-6FT14S
WindOffshore4KT
Sunset17:26Santa Teresa
TideFALLINGNext low 07:00

What kind of day is it?

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Today & upcoming in Santa Teresa

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Discover Santa Teresa

Explore the coast through the map, then open the full directory when you want the details.

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Four beaches, four moods

Eat your way down the road

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Stay by area

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Three useful places in each base, from the beach to the quiet end of the road.

Getting around

WalkMany places are walkable
BicycleBest for shorter trips
ATVUseful beyond the center
TaxiConfirm the fare first
BusPublic routes connect towns

The Morning Onda

The useful report for today in Santa Teresa: surf, weather, events, openings and local notes. Sent when there is something worth knowing, never to fill a schedule.

Illustrated Santa Teresa coast with palms, waves and a surfboard