Mal Pais Costa Rica

Mal Pais is a small village situated on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. The peninsula curls seawards here thus giving view to a long line of shore to the north and spectacular sunsets.

To the south of Mal Pais is the Nature Reserve Cabo Blanco with its rich wildlife, while to the north is Santa Teresa with surf beaches, supermarkets, banks, bars and many restaurants.

Compared to Santa Teresa, Mal Pais is still a quiet, upscale neighborhood with lots of jungle and undisturbed views.

From here you can make fishing tours with the local fishermen, there is a canopy tour built into giant trees, or you go horseback riding along the beach or into the hills.
The beaches of Mal Pais have dramatic views, some stretches are rocky with tidepools, others are littered with many tiny shells, and there are beaches with soft sand and clear waters where you can snorkel. And the famous surf beaches of Santa Teresa are just at the side of Mal Pais.