Santa Teresa , Costa Rica

Santa Teresa has become a trendy new travel destination in Costa Rica
which attracts especially surfers and the younger crowds to its great waves, broad sandy beaches and dramatic sunsets.

The secret wasn't well kept. Surfers, raving about the exquisite beaches and world class surf in Santa Teresa have drawn the international scene to their new eldorado. Many who just came for a surf vacation in Costa Rica fell in love with Santa Teresa and never left. Formerly a small fishermen's village, Santa Teresa has now quickly developed into a lively little town !

However, you mustn't belong to the wave riding set to enjoy your vacation here. Venture out to discover the pristine beaches of Santa Teresa - they belong to the most beautiful in Costa Rica. A broad strip of forest hugs the shore offering scenic hideaways with respite from the sun.

Other pastimes include fishing or sunset tours by boat,
snorkeling, kite surfing, the canopy tour in Mal Pais or horseback riding.

During high season (Dec - April) international performance artists stay in Santa Teresa and sometimes they offer classes like acrobatics or capoeira.
And for relaxation there are different styles of yoga offered in various hotels in Santa Teresa.

For sunset everybody heads for the beach. Those who aren't busy with catching the last waves of the day congregate on the beach to admire another spectacular sunset in Santa Teresa while making plans for the evening.

Very popular with locals and tourists alike are the reggae nights in santa teresa
which are so perfectly in tune with the tropical lifestyle.

Pura Vida !

(nicoyapeninsula.com)