The Weekend Onda
One honest email a week from Santa Teresa.
The Friday Dispatch is what we'd tell a friend who just landed: what opened, what closed, where the surf's been firing, and the one dinner reservation worth making this week. Written by residents. No sponsored picks. Unsubscribe any time.
What's new
Openings, closings, and changes on the ground — so your saved list never goes stale.
The surf week
A plain-language read on how the waves have been and what's coming.
One real pick
A single place we'd send you this week, with the why — never an ad.
Recent dispatches
- Jul 28, 2026
Where to Stay in Santa Teresa for Walkability vs Quiet
Santa Teresa is walkable in pockets, not as one compact town. This guide shows when Playa Carmen, Playa Santa Teresa, North Santa Teresa, Mal Pais, or Playa Hermosa makes the most sense.
- Jul 27, 2026
What to Do in Santa Teresa When the Surf Is Bad: 11 Solid Options
Rainy days in Santa Teresa are still workable if you sort them by shower, swell, and travel time. Use the right fallback, from yoga to reserve hikes to Montezuma.
- Jul 27, 2026
How to Get From Liberia to Santa Teresa: Flight, Shuttle, or Drive
A plain-English breakdown of the Liberia to Santa Teresa trip, with realistic time ranges, costs, and when each option actually makes sense. Includes shuttle, drive, flight, and bus tradeoffs.
- Jul 21, 2026
Where to Stay in Santa Teresa for Surf Access, Not Vibes
Pick your Santa Teresa base by surf access, not hotel photos. Playa Carmen, La Lora, Playa Hermosa, and Mal País each fit a different kind of session.
- Jul 20, 2026
Santa Teresa Nightlife: Where to Go Out Without Regretting It
Santa Teresa nightlife is built around sunset, dinner, and a short late-night window. Use the right venue for the night you want instead of hunting the beach road.
- Jul 20, 2026
What Is Mal Pais Like to Stay In? Quieter, Darker, Closer
Mal Pais trades convenience for calm: fewer services, less night activity, and a spread-out base that works best if you’re fine driving north for errands. Compare it with Santa Teresa before you book.