Nicoya Peninsula · Costa Rica
Mal País
125 vetted listings
The quieter, fishing-village end just south of Santa Teresa — rockier, calmer, and more local, where the road bends toward the Cabo Blanco reserve.
Eat in Mal País
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Mal PaisAmici Santa Teresa
4.6(440)Onda Score 4.6
Mal PaisAroma Santa Teresa | Restaurant & Private Chef
4.9(439)Onda Score 4.8
Mal PaisBRUKAS RESTAURANT
4.8(524)Onda Score 4.8
Mal PaisByLombardi Chef
4.8(26)Onda Score 4.5- CEatMal Pais
Cafe Malpais
Mal PaisCalle Cimarrona Brewery (cervecería)
4.9(26)Onda Score 4.5
Stay in Mal País
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Mal PaisAlma Tropical
4.8(27)Onda Score 4.5
Mal PaisCasa Makasi
5.0(15)Onda Score 4.5
Mal PaisCasa MarBella
Laid-back, secluded boutique hotel offering a saltwater infinity pool & a hot tub, plus ocean views.
4.9(101)Onda Score 4.7- CStayMal Pais
Casa zen
Mal PaisCuatro Vientos ~ Mal País.
4.5(89)Onda Score 4.4
Mal PaisHotel Santa Teresa
Colorful hotel near the sea offering free Wi-Fi & an outdoor pool with sun loungers.
4.4(673)Onda Score 4.4
Drink in Mal País
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Surf in Mal País
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Mal PaisAmbar Surf Shop
5.0(1)Onda Score 4.3
Mal PaisArisha Surf Shop
5.0(5)Onda Score 4.4
Mal PaisCactus Surf Shop
3.6(17)
Mal PaisEl Gato Rojas Surf Hostel
3.9(139)
Mal PaisLapoint Surf Camp Costa Rica - Santa Teresa
Plain quarters in a casual hotel with free breakfast & an outdoor pool, plus surfing & yoga.
4.8(245)Onda Score 4.7
Mal PaisMal Pais Surf Camp
Simple accommodations in a casual hotel offering an outdoor pool & an open-air restaurant/bar.
4.5(133)Onda Score 4.5
Activities in Mal País
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Mal PaisATV Rental @ Pacific Dirt Road
4.3(136)Onda Score 4.3
Mal PaisBioluminescence Tour from Santa Teresa
5.0(3)Onda Score 4.3
Mal PaisCalle acceso a la playa
4.3(6)Onda Score 4.3
Mal PaisCasa Pez Volador
4.4(7)Onda Score 4.3- EActivitiesMal Pais
El Muerto de Charlie
5.0(2)Onda Score 4.3 
Mal PaisGoXperiences
Heal in Mal País
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Mal PaisAlmendra SPA - Beauty - Salon
4.8(144)Onda Score 4.7
Mal PaisCarao Well-Being & Healing
5.0(2)Onda Score 4.3- Mal Pais
Essenttial Spa
4.8(22)Onda Score 4.5 
Mal PaisInfinity Within - Therapeutic & Healing Arts
5.0(4)Onda Score 4.3
Mal PaisPathways Mobile Massage
4.7(7)Onda Score 4.3
Mal PaisSacred Paths Yoga Teacher Training (Costa Rica)
4.9(58)Onda Score 4.6
On the water
Surf & conditions
Mal País fronts reef and point setups that hold more size than the beach breaks up the road — better for confident surfers.