Malpais Travel Guide

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Beautiful beach near Mal Pais. Pacific coast, Costa Rica.
Beautiful beach near Mal Pais. Pacific coast, Costa Rica.
Morning run
Clear beach
Fish market
Ocio Villas Mal Pais

Ocio Villas Mal Pais

4 out of 5
From the ICE tower 500 mts South Cóbano Puntarenas
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, private plunge pools and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
The room was beautiful, spotless and smelled very clean. David was very attentive to anything we needed. Would highly recommend the Ocio Villas Mal Pais.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

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Ocio Villas Mal Pais
Hotel Vista de Olas

Hotel Vista de Olas

3 out of 5
Vista De Olas Cóbano Puntarenas
The price is ฿5,204 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿5,204
฿5,881 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
I did Excellent Roger the owner very nice Deluxe Room Sunset unbelievable Pool Very clean and big 10/10 Love it Food excellent and reasonable price ! Stop looking In Santa Theresa This is the Place Walk on the beach to Main Street Bakerie Mium Mium

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hotel Vista de Olas
Zunya

Zunya

3.5 out of 5
2.5 km south from Santa Teresa Cóbano Puntarenas
Stay at this beach hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are ...
Beautiful hotel with the best food for vegan/vegetarian the staff are all lovely! would stay here a thousand nights!

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2024

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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 apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located ...
Excelente propiedad nueva! Muy conveniente

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2025

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul
Villa Nimbu

Villa Nimbu

3.5 out of 5
Del Restaurante Marys, 800 m Este Cóbano Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Cóbano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located ...
Villa Nimbu
Seacret Villa

Seacret Villa

3.5 out of 5
50 metros Norte de Plaza Kahuna. Cóbano Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this holiday home in Cóbano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Staff is fantastic! Room was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend this spot.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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Popular places to visit

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

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

Cabuya Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabuya Island during your travels in Cóbano. You can seek out the surfing spots and yoga studios in this relaxing area.

Cabuya Island

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

Montezuma Catholic Church

Montezuma Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Montezuma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's waterfalls.

Montezuma Catholic Church

Things to do

Day trip Tortuga Island - From San José

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

฿3,077
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
3 Hours of Whale and Dolphin Watching in Puntarenas

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Puntarenas

฿3,263
per adult
Whale and Dolphin Watching in Puntarenas
Bioluminescence and sunset

Bioluminescence Experience from Curú Wildlife Refuge

฿1,865
per adult
Bioluminescence Experience from Curú Wildlife Refuge
Tortuga Island, Tour from Puntarenas

Turtle Island, from Puntarenas, snorkeling and lunch included!

฿2,641
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Turtle Island, from Puntarenas, snorkeling and lunch included!
Paquera: Sunset and Bioluminescence Evening Kayaking Tour

Paquera: Sunset and Bioluminescence Evening Kayaking Tour

฿1,252
per adult
Paquera: Sunset and Bioluminescence Evening Kayaking Tour
Surf Lessons, Summer 2025! Santa Teresa North, Costa Rica

Surf Lessons, Santa Teresa North, Costa Rica

฿2,175
per adult
Surf Lessons, Santa Teresa North, Costa Rica
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