The field guides

Know before
you go.

262 honest guides to getting here, finding your break, choosing a town and living well on the Nicoya Peninsula.

Illustrated field map of Santa Teresa and the southern Nicoya Peninsula

A useful first read

Start here: editor's picks

A few clear starting points before you get into the full field guide.

Digital Nomads
Best Coworking Spaces in Santa Teresa
Internet speeds, desk setups, community vibes, and pricing, the coworking spaces that actually support real work.
Where to Stay
Best Hotels in Santa Teresa for Every Budget
22 Santa Teresa hotels ranked across budget, mid-range and luxury, with 2026 nightly rates, beach access, pools, breakfast and one honest caveat each.
Food & Drink
Best Restaurants in Santa Teresa
The Santa Teresa restaurants actually worth eating at, from $6 casados to $50 omakase, ranked by what's good, not who paid for the most ads.