Malpais Travel Guide

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Malpais
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Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only

Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only

4 out of 5
From the ICE tower 500 mts South, and 250 mts East, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, private plunge pools and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"The staff was super friendly and the property was beautiful."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

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Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only
Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

4 out of 5
Malpais - Delicias Shortcut, Cóbano, Puntarenas Province
The price is ฿4,859 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿4,859
฿5,490 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are ...
"Excelente propiedad nueva! Muy conveniente"

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul
Hotel Vista de Olas

Hotel Vista de Olas

3 out of 5
Vista De Olas, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas
The price is ฿4,373 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿4,373
฿4,941 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"AMAZING PLACE, Amazing location, Roger was great!"

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

Hotel Vista de Olas
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Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

4 out of 5
Malpais - Delicias Shortcut, Cóbano, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are ...
"Excelente propiedad nueva! Muy conveniente"

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul
Villas Luna de Miel

Villas Luna de Miel

3 out of 5
Malpaís, Cóbano, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star villa in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and ...
"Great location near the beach and away from the dust and traffic of Carmen and Santa Teresa. Clean comfortable with well equipped kitchen."

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2024

Villas Luna de Miel
Selva Resort

Selva Resort

3.5 out of 5
Santa Teresa Beach, Cóbano, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly villa in Cóbano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Cocal Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (9 reviews)
"The stay at the villa was wonderful, a very short walk from the sea, private parking, from the balcony you can see a lot of green views and treetops. The personal pool was perfect and the hospitality of the owner was great. The house itself is very beautifully decorated and located in a very quiet ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

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Popular places to visit

Montezuma Falls

Montezuma Falls

4/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Montezuma Falls during your travels in Montezuma. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Montezuma Falls

Cabuya Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabuya Island during your travels in Cabuya.

Cabuya Island

Montezuma Gardens

You can find out about the history of Montezuma with a visit to Montezuma Gardens. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Montezuma Gardens

Montezuma Catholic Church

You can find out about the history of Montezuma with a trip to Montezuma Catholic Church. Wander the beaches or discover the area's waterfalls.

Montezuma Catholic Church

Romelia Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Romelia Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Cóbano. You can seek out the surfing spots and yoga studios in this relaxing area.

Romelia Wildlife Refuge

Montezuma School

Walk around the campus at Montezuma School during your stay in Montezuma. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's waterfalls.

Montezuma School

Things to do

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Experience Costa Rican Private Local Cuisine

฿2,238
per adult
Experience Costa Rican Private Local Cuisine
Surf Lessons, Summer 2025! Santa Teresa North, Costa Rica

Surf Lessons, Summer 2025! Santa Teresa North, Costa Rica

฿2,271
per adult
Surf Lessons, Summer 2025! Santa Teresa North, Costa Rica
ATV and Zipline Combo in Montezuma

ATV and Zipline Combo in Montezuma

฿6,975
per adult
ATV and Zipline Combo in Montezuma
Selina Yoga Experience

Selina Yoga Experience

฿1,331
per adult
Selina Yoga Experience
Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa

Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa

฿2,433
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa
3 Hour Ocean Kayak Fishing Adventure

3 Hour Ocean Kayak Fishing Adventure

฿8,110
per adult
3 Hour Ocean Kayak Fishing Adventure
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