Santa Teresa

Whether you want to sit on the beach sipping rum cocktails or hit the waves as soon as the sun rises, Santa Teresa might just be your heaven on Earth. There’s a little bit of something for everyone here, especially if your main priority is surfing. 

Santa Teresa is notorious for its hollow, low-tide waves, but the real draw of this beach town is that the waves don’t discriminate. In other words, anyone can surf here and it’s easy to find the perfect wave for every skill level.

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica surfing quick facts

Most important first

The destination

Country

Costa Rica

Region

Central America

Language

Spanish (official), English

Population

3000

Temperature, land

25-30 °C

Water temperature

Around 28 °C

Visa

30 days for most countries

Daily budget

$30

The surfing

Number of waves

4

Surf level

Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Pro

Surf camp cost

$500 and

Hotel cost

$75 and up

Board rental cost

$20 and up

Surf lesson cost

$50 and up

B&B cost

$50 and up

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Local details

Internet

15 Mbps

Safety

Generally okay

Family friendly

Mostly true

Healthcare

Mostly good

Nightlife

Relaxed and chill

Walkability

Generally low

Dinner

$7

Beer

$3

Traffic

Okay

Electricity

115V, 60Hz

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