In the north of the Puntarenas province, south of the Nicoya Peninsula, there is a tiny village called Playa Santa Teresa.  It is recognized worldwide as having some of the finest surfing conditions in Costa Rica.  This beach is secluded and private and is located around 150 kilometers to the west of San Jose.

The beach here offers plenty of activities to keep you busy including hiking, canopy tours and horseback riding or for those wishing to chill out and relax; you can just enjoy the sun and sunbathe for the day.  There is also deep sea diving tours if you wanted to get out on the ocean.

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With its beautiful grey/white sandy beach and all year round swells, it is no wonder that this is a popular surfing location all year round.  The off shore winds are consistent enough to provide top quality surfing throughout the year but the swells reach their peak from May to December.  World class waves, suitable for any degree of surfing experience is provided by a fantastic beach break.  The waves which come from the right and the left make for fast, powerful, hollow rides.  The wave lengths are normally less than 50 meters but have been known to reach as long as 150 meters.  With varying swells coming from the north-west, west and south west and with a wind westerly wind direction, the surfing conditions here are absolutely amazing.  The best tides for surfing here are either low or mid tides and waves can reach heights of up to six feet and over.

Playa Santa Teresa offers a perfect quiet relaxed holiday setting and top quality surfing conditions.