The Onda Best-Of
The lists we'd stake our name on
Scarce, ranked, and dated — never for sale. These are editor-curated best-of lists for Santa Teresa and the wider Nicoya Peninsula. A spot earns its place on the ground, not by paying for it.
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The Best Restaurants in Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa eats far above its size — a dusty surf town with a kitchen scene that pulls cooks from São Paulo to Tel Aviv. These are the tables we send friends to first, ranked by the ones we keep going back to, not the ones with the biggest signs.
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The Best Sunset Bars in Santa Teresa
The Pacific does the heavy lifting here every single evening — the only real question is where you're standing when it happens. Ranked for the view first, the drink second, and how long they'll let you linger third.
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The Best Beginner Surf Spots Around Santa Teresa
The peninsula is a forgiving place to learn — beach-break sand bottoms, warm water, and waves that reset all day. These are the breaks we'd put a first-timer on, ordered from gentlest to step-up. Always check conditions and respect the rips.