Costa Rica
Santa Teresa is one of those places where you want to stay a lifetime.
A small coastal village of 7km of white sand that lives to the rhythm of the tides. In the south of the Nicoya Peninsula, the tropical trees flow into the Pacific Ocean, overhung by its green hills where fauna and flora thrive.
A surfing atmosphere and a positive energy is generated in this pueblo where quality waves break throughout the year. Costa Rica has nothing more to prove! Come and discover this little piece of paradise.
At SurfXplore, I’m here to help you discover the best of Santa Teresa with ease and confidence :
- Perfect Accommodations: From cozy beachside bungalows to luxury villas, I’ll help you find the ideal place to stay, tailored to your needs and budget.
- Epic Surf Spots: Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced surfer, surf the best spots with the locals to catch the perfect wave, with up-to-date info on conditions and secret surf gems.
- Amazing Eats: From hidden cafés to popular beachfront restaurants, I’ll point you to the best places to refuel after a long day in the surf.
- Local Tips and Tricks: Get the inside scoop on the must-see sights. (Yoga, Surf Lessons & skate lessons, Quad rental, Snorkeling, Tours to Cabo Blanco Reserve, Montezuma Waterfalls, …)
Santa Teresa Has Everything to Offer!
Wake up to glassy surf sessions every morning and evening, savor delicious food, and soak in the amazing local vibe. Santa Teresa is the perfect destination.
Come enjoy this beautiful paradise and take your surfing to the next level with us!
Offers and Rates
What is about ?
- Certified Instructors: All our instructors are certified and have extensive experience in teaching surfing. Surf with the best locals from Santa Teresa (El Mango surf, Santa Teresa) (English,spanish, speaking)
- Perfect surf Conditions for all level surfer
- tailor made your surf coaching session
- Video feedback and analysis of your surf session
- Theoretical courses on the practice of surfing
- Yoga if wanted
- Photos and videos of your surfing session
- strengthening or stretching for surfing conditioning
- excursion to discover the area
- Transfer from and to the airport if needed
- Surf equipment if necessary
- Not included: airline tickets and travel insurance
BOOK YOUR SURF ADVENTURE IN COSTA RICA
Important informations to prepare your trip
Luckily, all citizens of the world can come and visit Costa Rica.
To enter Costa Rica, you will be asked :
- A travel insurance
- A valid passport
- A transportation ticket (plane, bus…) proving that you will leave the territory before your visa expires.
- For more information, do not hesitate to contact us or visit directly the government’s website: https://cr.ambafrance.org/
- How to get here :
Traveling from San José to Santa Teresa in Costa Rica offers several options, each with its advantages in terms of time, cost, and comfort. Here are the main options available:
By Car or 4×4
- Duration: About 5 to 6 hours.
- Details:
- You can rent a car (preferably a 4×4 due to unpaved roads and occasionally challenging conditions).
- From San José, drive to Puntarenas, where you’ll take a ferry across the Gulf of Nicoya to Paquera.
- Once in Paquera, drive about 1.5 hours to Santa Teresa via Tambor and Cobano.
- Cost: Around $20-30 USD for the ferry (including the car), plus vehicle rental and fuel costs.
By Bus and Ferry
- Duration: About 6 to 7 hours.
- Details:
- From San José, take a direct bus to Puntarenas (about 2 hours).
- Then, take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera (about 1.5 hours).
- In Paquera, catch another bus to Cobano, then a final bus to Santa Teresa.
- Cost: Approximately $15-20 USD for the entire journey.
- Comfort: This is the cheapest option but also the longest, with several transfers.
Shuttle
- Duration: About 5 to 6 hours.
- Details:
- Private or shared shuttles connect San José directly to Santa Teresa, combining road travel and the ferry.
- You’re picked up from your hotel or the airport in San José and taken directly to Santa Teresa.
- Cost: Around $50-60 USD for a shared shuttle, more for a private one.
- Comfort: This is a very comfortable and stress-free option, ideal if you don’t want to drive.
Domestic Flight
- Duration: About 45 minutes of flight + 45 minutes by road.
- Details:
- Take a domestic flight from Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) in San José to Tambor with airlines like Sansa Airlines or Aerobell.
- From Tambor, a taxi or shuttle will take you to Santa Teresa (about 45 minutes).
- Cost: Between $80 and $120 USD for the flight, plus the taxi transfer (about $30-50 USD).
- Comfort: This is the fastest option but also the most expensive.
By Taxi or Uber
- Duration: Around 5 to 6 hours.
- Details:
- You can also take a taxi or Uber from San José to Santa Teresa, including the ferry crossing at Puntarenas.
- Cost: More expensive than other options, ranging from $150 to $300 USD depending on the company and season.
Water Taxi (via Jaco)
- Duration: Around 4 hours.
- Details:
- Take a bus or shuttle from San José to Jaco (about 2 hours).
- From there, take a direct water taxi to Montezuma or Santa Teresa (about 1 hour).
- This is a quick option but weather-dependent.
- Cost: About $40-50 USD for the water taxi, plus transportation to Jaco.
Conclusion:
- For a fast and convenient trip, a flight to Tambor is ideal, though costly.
- For a good balance between cost and comfort, a shuttle or renting a car with a ferry crossing are popular choices.
- For those on a budget, the bus + ferry option is the most economical but requires more time.