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Food scene
Located in Mal Pais - pizzas, pasta, empanadas and full bar & they deliver! For delivery you may WhatsApp them at +506 8546 7840
La Doña Pizzeria
Located in Mal Pais - pizzas, pasta, empanadas and full bar & they deliver! For delivery you may WhatsApp them at +506 8546 7840
Located in Santa Teresa - they offer delicious ceviche and seafood dishes. Ask us about taking them your personally caught fish!
La Cevicheria
Located in Santa Teresa - they offer delicious ceviche and seafood dishes. Ask us about taking them your personally caught fish!
Located in Santa Teresa - high quality steaks and burgers and hand-crafted cocktails. Our favorites are the BBQ burger and the chicken sandwich buffalo style!
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Kooks Smokehouse and Bar
Located in Santa Teresa - high quality steaks and burgers and hand-crafted cocktails. Our favorites are the BBQ burger and the chicken sandwich buffalo style!
Located right at the crossroads - in our opinion the best coffee in town!
85 yerel halk öneriyor
The Bakery
Located right at the crossroads - in our opinion the best coffee in town!
Located near the crossroads in Santa Teresa. While they offer breakfast and lunch, we go there for the desserts! They offer a huge selection of decadent baked goods and cheesecakes.
85 yerel halk öneriyor
The Bakery
Located near the crossroads in Santa Teresa. While they offer breakfast and lunch, we go there for the desserts! They offer a huge selection of decadent baked goods and cheesecakes.
Sightseeing
Montezuma is a short drive around the peninsula and perhaps best known for it's waterfalls.
The Riverbed Trail:
Note: This is the easiest way to get to the lower waterfall, which is the biggest cascade. Getting to the other two from this direction is a hard hike up very steep stairs.
From downtown Montezuma, walk or drive about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) south to the small bridge that crosses the Rio Montezuma. Just after the bridge there is a trail and parking area on the right. The trail is dirt at first but soon enters the rocky riverbed. Some of the rocks are also very slippery so be sure to bring footwear with good tread that you don’t mind getting wet. After hiking for about 20 minutes, you will reach the lower waterfall and pool. To access the two upper waterfalls from the riverbed, look for a rustic set of stairs (about 300 stairs total) before the lower waterfall on your left.
Canopy Tour Trail:
Note: This is the easiest way to access the two upper waterfalls. Getting to the lower waterfall from this direction requires a very steep set of stairs.
Drive south from downtown Montezuma about 0.4 miles (0.6 km), cross the bridge, and take a right after Hotel Amor del Mar. Go up the steep hill until you reach Sun Trails Canopy on your right. Pay the fee for the self-guided hike. There are lots of rustic steps and roots along this trail but it is only a moderate hike.
From the top waterfall, you can swim across the pool to see the middle waterfall. If you want to see the lower waterfall from this direction, you will have to make a steep climb (almost 300 steps each way) or access the lower waterfall on a separate occasion using the Riverbed Trail.
74 yerel halk öneriyor
Montezuma
Montezuma is a short drive around the peninsula and perhaps best known for it's waterfalls.
The Riverbed Trail:
Note: This is the easiest way to get to the lower waterfall, which is the biggest cascade. Getting to the other two from this direction is a hard hike up very steep stairs.
From downtown Montezuma, walk or drive about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) south to the small bridge that crosses the Rio Montezuma. Just after the bridge there is a trail and parking area on the right. The trail is dirt at first but soon enters the rocky riverbed. Some of the rocks are also very slippery so be sure to bring footwear with good tread that you don’t mind getting wet. After hiking for about 20 minutes, you will reach the lower waterfall and pool. To access the two upper waterfalls from the riverbed, look for a rustic set of stairs (about 300 stairs total) before the lower waterfall on your left.
Canopy Tour Trail:
Note: This is the easiest way to access the two upper waterfalls. Getting to the lower waterfall from this direction requires a very steep set of stairs.
Drive south from downtown Montezuma about 0.4 miles (0.6 km), cross the bridge, and take a right after Hotel Amor del Mar. Go up the steep hill until you reach Sun Trails Canopy on your right. Pay the fee for the self-guided hike. There are lots of rustic steps and roots along this trail but it is only a moderate hike.
From the top waterfall, you can swim across the pool to see the middle waterfall. If you want to see the lower waterfall from this direction, you will have to make a steep climb (almost 300 steps each way) or access the lower waterfall on a separate occasion using the Riverbed Trail.
Cabo Blanco holds a special place in the history of Costa Rica. It was the country’s first area that was protected for nature conservation, and the first National Park created in Costa Rica in 1963.
Cabo Blanco was originally established as an "Absolute Nature Reserve" whose access was restricted to scientists and park rangers. Today visitors are allowed to hike through the reserve on two designated trails: the "Sueco" and the "Danes Trail".
You can increase your chances of seeing animals if you move slowly and silently through the trails, or sit quietly at a riverside. In dry season the visibility through the thickets is better, as many trees and shrubs shed their leaves.
At the entrance to the nature reserve you find a booth with information about the wildlife and history of Cabo Blanco. The rangers at the station are very helpful in answering questions and there is also a tap for filling up water bottles.
126 yerel halk öneriyor
Reserva Natural Cabo Blanco
Cabo Blanco holds a special place in the history of Costa Rica. It was the country’s first area that was protected for nature conservation, and the first National Park created in Costa Rica in 1963.
Cabo Blanco was originally established as an "Absolute Nature Reserve" whose access was restricted to scientists and park rangers. Today visitors are allowed to hike through the reserve on two designated trails: the "Sueco" and the "Danes Trail".
You can increase your chances of seeing animals if you move slowly and silently through the trails, or sit quietly at a riverside. In dry season the visibility through the thickets is better, as many trees and shrubs shed their leaves.
At the entrance to the nature reserve you find a booth with information about the wildlife and history of Cabo Blanco. The rangers at the station are very helpful in answering questions and there is also a tap for filling up water bottles.
Daily daily dive outings for certified divers are approximately 4 hours long and include two dives, any gear you might need and a simple snack on the boat.
Sharks, morays, lobsters, sting rays, crabs, and schools of colorful fish are all creatures we see on a daily basis, and in addition we have two distinct seasons for very special visitors: the oceanic manta ray (January-April) and the humpback whales (August-September).
+506 8438 5887
Iguana Divers
Daily daily dive outings for certified divers are approximately 4 hours long and include two dives, any gear you might need and a simple snack on the boat.
Sharks, morays, lobsters, sting rays, crabs, and schools of colorful fish are all creatures we see on a daily basis, and in addition we have two distinct seasons for very special visitors: the oceanic manta ray (January-April) and the humpback whales (August-September).
+506 8438 5887
We are happy to assist you in arranging for fishing trips by panga or kayak, as well as surf lessons with a local surf instructor! Just ask us!
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Malpais
We are happy to assist you in arranging for fishing trips by panga or kayak, as well as surf lessons with a local surf instructor! Just ask us!
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Gezinme
Popular transportation is by car, taxi, quad or walking.
The closest car rental company is Alamo Mal Pais, located approximately 1/4 mile from the home.
Local taxis are available and can often be found parked at the crossroads in town. If you desire a taxi transport from Tambor airport to the home we would be happy to arrange it for you.
If you desire a quad or side-by-side rental, please let us know and we would be happy to assist you in reserving one prior to your stay. Note that in high season, it is not uncommon for quads in town to be rented out if not reserved ahead of time. Please wear the provided protective gear!
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Tipping is customary.
It is customary to tip in restaurants. Take a look at your bill as some restaurants include a 10% tip on the bill. You are welcome to leave an additional tip on the table for your server.
It is also customary to tip activity providers (fishing guides, surf instructors, travel guides, etc.) and cleaning staff.
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Pura Vida - what does it mean?
Pura Vida! (pu-dah vi-dah) Great, awesome, wonderful, no worries, good people
The Costa Rican national phrase, it means anything positive!
Buenos días (bwe-nos dee-as) – Good morning
Buenas tardes (bwe-nas tar-des) Good afternoon (until 6pm)
Buenas noches (bwe-nas no-ches) Good evening/good night
Hola (oh-la) Hello
Por favor (por-fa-vor) Please
Gracias (grah-si-ahs) Thank you
Con mucho gusto (kon moo-cho guhs-toh) You’re welcome, nice to meet you
¿Cómo le va? (Koh-mo lay vah) How’s it going?
Bien (byen) fine, well
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Colones, Credit Cards and US Dollars are accepted
In most establishments, colones, credit cards and dollars are accepted. If using US dollars, be sure that they are without rips, tears or marks as they will not be accepted. There are two ATM machines located approximately 1/4 mile from the house at the crossroads, as well as several in Santa Teresa.
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Safety and Emergencies
In an emergency, dial 911.
For non-emergency treatment:
Lifeguard at the crossroads +506 4001 9867 ext. 12
While Costa Rica is indeed paradise, it is not without risk. It is advised to avoid taking valuables to the beach or leaving them in your car as petty theft does occur. We recommend utilizing the lockbox for your keys when you leave the home.
Please drive safely and wear appropriate safety gear on quads.