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.
A useful first read
Start here: editor's picks
A few clear starting points before you get into the full field guide.
Digital NomadsBest Coworking Spaces in Santa Teresa
Internet speeds, desk setups, community vibes, and pricing, the coworking spaces that actually support real work.
Where to StayBest 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 & DrinkBest 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.
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Getting Here
Traveling to Santa Teresa With Surfboards
Bring surfboards to Santa Teresa with current SANSA and Green Airways policy links, board-length limits, advance approval and transfer packing questions.
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Rainy-Season Roads and River Crossings
Plan Santa Teresa rainy-season travel without gambling on river crossings: current road checks, rental terms, visibility, route changes and transport decisions.
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Santa Teresa to Samara
Travel from Santa Teresa to Samara with a verified shared-shuttle option, published fares and departures, board fees and rainy-season route questions.
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Combining Santa Teresa With Costa Rica's Wildlife Destinations
Combine Santa Teresa with a wildlife-focused Costa Rica trip: local reserves, Manuel Antonio, cloud forest or Caribbean canals, with realistic travel planning.
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Getting HereFlights from San Jose to Santa Teresa: Sansa and Green Airways to Cobano
Flying from San Jose (SJO) to Cobano (ACO) for Santa Teresa in 2026: Sansa and Costa Rica Green Airways, the Green Airways schedule, baggage and surfboard rules, the taxi from the airstrip, and what the total costs against the shuttle.
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Getting HereJaco to Santa Teresa: Taxi Boat via Montezuma, Ferry or Drive
Every way from Jaco to Santa Teresa in 2026: the Herradura to Montezuma taxi boat with Zuma Tours and Tropical Tours, shuttle and private van prices, the Puntarenas to Paquera ferry, and driving yourself, with times and who each suits.
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Getting HereLa Fortuna (Arenal) to Santa Teresa: Shuttle $55 to $95, Private Van, Ferry and Flights
How to get from La Fortuna and Arenal to Santa Teresa in 2026: Tropical Tours at 5:30am, Transporzuma at 9am, Interbus, private van prices, driving via Puntarenas and the Paquera ferry, the bus, and whether flying makes sense.
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Getting HereManuel Antonio to Santa Teresa: Taxi Boat, Ferry and Private Transfer
How to get from Manuel Antonio and Quepos to Santa Teresa in 2026: the shuttle plus Herradura taxi boat at about $90 to $95, the Puntarenas ferry route, private transfers from $450, driving, times, luggage and which to choose.
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Getting HereMonteverde to Santa Teresa: Shuttle $65, Private Van $240 to $350, Ferry and Bus
Every way to get from Monteverde to Santa Teresa in 2026: Tropical Tours at 8am for $65, other shared operators from $51, private van prices, the Puntarenas to Paquera ferry, driving, and the four leg public bus.
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Getting HereMontezuma to Santa Teresa: Taxi, Shuttle, Bus, Quad and Day Trips
Getting between Montezuma and Santa Teresa in 2026: taxi at $50 to $70, shared shuttle from $18, the two-bus trip via Cobano for about $3, quad or rental car, and how to do it as a day trip in either direction.
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Getting HereNosara to Santa Teresa: Shuttle, Inland Road vs Coast Road, Private Van and Bus
How to get from Nosara to Santa Teresa in 2026: shared shuttle and private van prices, the paved inland route through Nicoya and Paquera, why the coastal road with its river crossings is dry season only, and the all day bus.
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Getting HereTamarindo to Santa Teresa: Shuttle $60, Private Van $260, Driving and Bus Compared
Every way to get from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa in 2026: Tropical Tours at 9am and 3pm, Transporzuma at 12:40pm, Interbus, private van prices, the 4 to 5 hour drive via Nicoya and Paquera, and the all day public bus.
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Getting HereCar Rental in Santa Teresa: Which Agency to Use and Where the Counters Are
Every rental counter in Santa Teresa and Playa Carmen compared: Alamo, Enterprise and National at Frank's Place, Budget, Europcar, Avis, Economy and Sixt, with 4x4 availability, deposits, insurance handling, hotel delivery and what reviews say.
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Getting HereSanta Teresa Shuttle Companies: Tropical Tours, Transporzuma, Interbus and Zuma Tours Compared
Every shared and private shuttle company serving Santa Teresa in 2026 with prices, departure times, routes to San Jose, Liberia, Tamarindo, La Fortuna, Monteverde and Montezuma, whether the ferry is included, and how booking and cancellation work.
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Getting HereFlights from Liberia to Santa Teresa: What Actually Exists
How flying from Liberia (LIR) to Santa Teresa actually works in 2026: the Cobano airstrip that replaced Tambor, the Sansa connection through San Jose, fares, surfboard fees, the taxi leg, and when the shuttle or a rental car is the smarter call.
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Getting HereGetting Around Santa Teresa Without a Car
ATVs, scooters, bikes, taxis, and walking, how to navigate Santa Teresa without your own vehicle, with realistic costs and safety notes.
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Getting HereLiberia to Santa Teresa: Shuttle, Drive, Private Transfer and Flights
Every way to get from Liberia airport (LIR) to Santa Teresa in 2026: Tropical Tours and Interbus shared shuttles with times and prices, private transfer costs, the 4 to 5 hour Ruta 21 drive step by step, the flight connection through San Jose, and when SJO is the better airport.
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Getting HereThe Paquera vs Tambor Ferry: Which One to Take
Comparing the two ferry routes to the Nicoya Peninsula, schedules, reliability, vehicle capacity, and which one actually saves time.
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Getting HereRenting a Car in Costa Rica for the Nicoya Peninsula
Renting a car for Santa Teresa: why 4x4 matters, the mandatory-insurance trap that doubles your quote, river crossings, parking, and where to rent.
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Getting HereSan José to Santa Teresa: Every Route Compared
How to get from San José airport (SJO) to Santa Teresa in 2026, shuttle, private transfer, rental car, and public bus with the Paquera ferry. Real times, costs, and honest advice.
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Getting HereHow to Get to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
The complete transportation guide from San José, Liberia, and international airports to Santa Teresa, every route, every option, honest time estimates.
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