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 our reviews. Popular ...
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 NZ$284 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$284
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Zunya

Zunya

3.5 out of 5
2.5 km south from Santa Teresa, Mal Pais intersection, Cóbano, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa ...
"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 4-star apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Breathtaking Sunsets And Amazing Ocean Views in Mal Pais. Sleeps 10.

Breathtaking Sunsets And Amazing Ocean Views in Mal Pais. Sleeps 10.

Mal Pais
Stay at this villa in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located nearby.
Family V
"Beautiful property. Fair warning-guests must have 4 wheel drive vehicles."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2024

Breathtaking Sunsets And Amazing Ocean Views in Mal Pais. Sleeps 10.
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

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Popular places to visit

Montezuma Falls

Montezuma Falls

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

Lajas River

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

Lajas River

Activities

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Experience Costa Rican Private Local Cuisine

NZ$114
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

NZ$117
per adult
Surf Lessons, Summer 2025! Santa Teresa North, Costa Rica
ATV and Zipline Combo in Montezuma

ATV and Zipline Combo in Montezuma

NZ$358
per adult
ATV and Zipline Combo in Montezuma
Selina Yoga Experience

Selina Yoga Experience

NZ$68
per adult
Selina Yoga Experience
Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa

Private Surf Lesson in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa

NZ$125
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

NZ$417
per adult
3 Hour Ocean Kayak Fishing Adventure
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