Mal Pais Surf Camp

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  • Surfer-friendly site 100 metres away from Mal País beach
  • Close to the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve
  • Outdoor pool set among 10 acres of landscaped tropical gardens
Everybody go surfing – for sure. You'll only have to tuck your board under your arm for a 100-metre stroll to reach the waves from Mal Pais Surf Camp, in one of the top surfing destinations in Costa Rica. This surfer-friendly site is in the south-western corner of Península de Nicoya, 10 minutes' drive from the lively Puntarenas Province seaside town and surf setting of Santa Teresa. The stunning beaches and tiptop waves see surfers descend on this region all year round, and other outdoor activities are within easy driving distance, from snorkelling around Tortuga Island to horseback trails to the waterfalls in Montezuma. (And if you're new to balancing on a board? A surf school is also 100 metres away and you can book lessons – and hire boards – right on site.) You'll have first-rate facilities at your disposal back at base, along with 10 acres of landscaped tropical grounds to wander, lounge around and bunk down in among a lush forest setting. There's a fine big outdoor pool for lazy dips, beside an outdoor gym if you're feeling a tad more energetic, and a book exchange, satellite TV and surf films if you're up for nothing more than idling about. The site restaurant serves continental breakfasts, tico beans and rice, pancakes, fruits and muesli; snacks like burgers and wraps at lunchtime; and local specialities and vegetarian dishes for dinner. The bar serves fresh fruit and vegetable juices, sodas, cocktails and beers.

Site type

Tent pitches 25
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 15
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Portuguese

Spanish

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Mal Pais Surf Camp

Carmen

Santa Teresa

Puntarenas

Costa Rica

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Directions

Timezone

America/Costa_Rica Central Standard Time (GMT-06:00)

GPS

9.62345°N
-85.14636°W

Route directions

The site is 500 metres from the Frank Place crossing following directions towards Mal Pais.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Surfing and surf lessons are available 100 metres away, and the surf camp is also within easy reach of the top surf spots of Santa Teresa and Mal País, as well as the small coves and tidal pools along this stretch of coastline. Take a wander around Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve – Costa Rica's first protected parkland – to spy brown pelicans, ospreys and Costa Rica's largest community of brown boobies. You can also spot land-and tree-based species white-tailed deer, armadillos, anteaters and howler monkeys around the reserve's woodland. From the main beach within Curu Wildlife Reserve an hour's drive away, take a 10-minute boat ride to Tortuga Island, a popular spot for snorkelling. Or book a horseback hack along the beach or a quad bike tour up to the falls of Montezuma, a beach town in a land of waterfalls and pools.

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