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Nicoya Peninsula Santa Teresa and Malpais

The Nicoya Peninsula is an isolated paradise offering stunning natural landscapes and total seclusion. With miles of wild and beautiful beaches, a sprinkle of charming beach towns and exuding a laid-back feel, this rustic end of Costa Rica is the ideal getaway for rest and relaxation at the end of any Costa Rican adventure!

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Just south of the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is the extensive coastline of the Nicoya Peninsula, dotted with innumerable picture-perfect beaches, jagged mountains and enclosed by marine rich waters, it’s the perfect holiday destination. With its lack of big chain hotels and developed infrastructure, beaches are almost empty and life is care-free.

Each of the towns and villages along the coast offer their own personality, but most are defined by wellness and water sports; yoga decks are ample, food is exotic and fresh, and surfing, fishing and snorkelling is engrained in everyday living. The area of Nosara is an eclectic mix of surf culture and yoga bliss. The beach of Guiones serves as the surfing hub and is recognised for its excellent beach breaks suitable for both beginners and advanced surfers. The stretch of beach is long with sugar-white sand and secluded bays which offer calm pockets of water ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Accommodation here is remote and luxurious where wellness and tranquillity is key, perfect for honeymooners wanting a touch of privacy.

Further south is the quaint little town of Samara, known for its pristine beaches and palpable ease. The sea here is calm and the beaches are revered for being the safest in the country making it ideal for a family getaway. With stunning coral reefs and calm-clear waters there are a wealth of water activities to be enjoyed, including snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding and sport fishing.

At the tip of the peninsula, the rugged little surf towns of Santa Teresa and Mal Pais ooze a laidback attitude. Revered for their consistent swells and gorgeous white sand beaches it’s a surfers paradise. Life here is simple and there’s little to do but soak up the sun and the surf. For those wanting to explore, a few kilometres away is the Cabo Blanco Wildlife Reserve, one of the pioneering National Parks in the country. Made up of evergreen forest, pristine beaches and offshore islands, the park boasts a dramatic landscape and is home to over 150 species of birds as well as a variety of mammals, making the area ideal for hiking and wildlife viewing.

Wherever you choose to stay along this jungle-fringed coast, you are sure to be rewarded with a sunny climate, laid-back vibe and semi-deserted beaches.

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Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Florblanca is a romantic luxury hideaway resort on a surf-caressed beach on Costa Rica’s remote southern Nicoya Peninsula. With its jungle spa and magnificent natural seclusion, Florblanca is a blissful and relaxing escape for couples and honeymooners.

Florblanca

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Latitude 10 is an intimate and stylish beach hotel in Santa Teresa on Costa Rica’s north western Nicoya Peninsula. Relaxed and classy, the service at Latitude 10 is natural and personal, and a stay here feels like escaping to a good friend’s beach house.

Latitude 10

Malpais, Costa Rica

Casa Chameleon is an intimate Asian-styled boutique hotel immersed in the stunning natural beauty of Malpais on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Superb service, gorgeous ocean vistas and utter seclusion make this a wonderful honeymoon retreat.

Casa Chameleon

Nosara, Costa Rica

Situated just a stone's throw from Playa Guiones Beach near Nosara is the laid-back Costa Rican surfers’ paradise of Harmony. Simple comforts, a strong environmental ethos and great food make Harmony a wonderful spot to catch a wave.

Harmony Hotel

Punta Islita, Costa Rica

Punta Islita is an award-winning boutique spa resort perched above the Pacific Ocean near Samara on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. With its secluded, spectacular location and warm, intimate character Punta Islita is a great option for honeymooners.

Punta Islita

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Perched on a rainforest-covered hilltop, Villa Caletas offers unparalleled views off the Pacific coast. Fill your days relaxing on the hotel's private beach and your evenings enjoying spectacular sunsets.

Villa Caletas

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Book 3 nights at Latitude 10 and get a fourth night for free.

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Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Stroll along hanging bridges, rocky hiking trails and lush jungle before reaching impressive waterfalls. You will also visit a small village where you'll have the opportunity to buy artisan souvenirs before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.

Montezuma Waterfalls Tour

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Walk on water with a stand up paddle-boarding lesson and experience an ancient surfing technique once used by Hawaiians. You will head to a remote tropical island where you will then be able to snorkel or swim in the turquoise waters.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lessons

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Discover the secluded island of Tortuga off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. White sand and rocky outcrops are surrounded by azure waters and is home to tropical birds, this is a true Costa Rica castaway island experience.

Calypso Catamaran Cruise to Tortuga Island

Nicoya Peninsula, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Ride along the beach and enjoy some of Costa Rica's most beautiful Pacific Ocean views. This area on the Nicoya Peninsula is all about vibrant landscapes and secluded beaches, so prepare to experience the very best of an untouched Costa Rica.

Horseback Riding Hacienda Ario

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Glide along the glistening waters of the Pacific Ocean on a kayak before arriving at an exotic pink sand beach. Here, you will have time to walk around, snorkel in the clear waters to spot tropical sea life or just relax in the glorious sunshine.

Ocean Kayak to Isla Chora with Snorkelling

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Experience one of the most spectacular and unforgettable wildlife moments after sunset. With the help of an expert guide you will walk along the beach and witness turtles emerging from the depths of the ocean to lay between 65-90 eggs along the sand.

Pacific Green Turtle Nesting Tour at Night

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

A nature excursion exploring the depths of the beautiful Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. You will be guided around the lush tropical jungle spotting wandering wildlife and colourful flora and fauna. There will be some time to rest with fruits and a drink.

Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

For an insight into Costa Rican culture, you'll stop off in the quaint town of Guaitil where you will have the opportunity to admire a pottery demo. You'll then head into the jungle for a tour of the vast wetlands and catch glimpses of curious wildlife.

Palo Verde National Park and Pottery Demo in Guaitil

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