Under Santa Teresa's spell

The Nicoya Peninsula offers hundreds of miles of waves, white sand beaches and numerous National Parks. The beauty of the Mal Pais area, its seclusion and its distinctive style of low-key luxury accommodations have made it the destination of choice among the young Hollywood beau monde.

As Santa Teresa stretches north it grows more intimate, more pristine, and more exclusive… a perfect place for a magical romantic adventure in paradise, a perfect place for the Red Palm Villas estate.

The waves, lifestyle, ambiance and rich biodiversity of our neighborhood has made our villas a classic stop for the adventurous jet set.

Perfect days can be spent relaxing at the Flor Blanca spa or collecting seashells or in a secret tide pool out front. Go on an adventure of eclectic shopping in town or sit back and discover the beautiful sights, stories and songs of our small but cosmopolitan community.

Fill your afternoons with adventure, Yoga, Dance or Surf lessons. From horseback riding along the beach to canopy tours in our flourishing tropical jungle, there's an activity for everyone. Tailor made chartered fishing; sea kayaking, snorkeling, diving, hiking and quad tours are available daily. You're sure to have the adventure of a lifetime.

The three largest waterfalls in the area and the Absolute Nature Reserve Cabo Blanco are thirty minutes away. This beautiful reserve has several kilometers of lush tropical hiking trails, excellent for wildlife observation. Monkeys, sloth's, deer, and magnificent frigate birds are common sightings; on a lucky day you may see agoutis and ocelots, but these felines tend to be quite elusive.

Santa Teresa - Mal Pais is one of the most consistent and less crowded beach breaks in the country all year round. It keeps drawing intermediate surfers from all over the world who keep coming back for bright blue skies, beautiful clear water and glassy waves in the summer!