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Trip Planner :  Central America  /  Costa Rica  /  Province of Puntarenas  /  Santa Teresa

Santa Teresa

4.6
Beaches · Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing · Stand-Up Paddleboarding
A coastal getaway popular with surfers and young travelers, Santa Teresa spreads out from the beach and the main coastal road to a ring of newer developments on the surrounding hills. The surf here attracts pros and beginners alike, while the beaches offer ample room to soak up the sun and scenery. Linked by the coastal road to a number of other towns great and small, vacations in Santa Teresa allow for a good level of mobility allowing for numerous day trips and excursions. Plan your holiday in Santa Teresa and other destinations, from the rural, to the urban, and everything in between, using our Costa Rica road trip website.
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    Museums in Santa Teresa

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    Wildlife in Santa Teresa

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