Reaching Malpaís is part of what makes it feel so different from many of Costa Rica's beach destinations. Located at the southwestern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, Malpaís isn't the kind of place you accidentally…
It's easy to assume that Malpaís and Santa Teresa are essentially the same destination. After all, they sit side by side along Costa Rica's southern Nicoya Peninsula, sharing the same Pacific coastline, the same sunsets,…
Surfing has shaped the identity of Costa Rica's southern Nicoya Peninsula for decades. Most visitors immediately think of Santa Teresa, where surf schools line the beach, and the lineup fills quickly after sunrise. Continue just…
Some destinations encourage you to see as much as possible. Malpaís encourages the opposite. Life moves with the tides rather than a schedule, mornings begin with the sound of waves instead of traffic, and afternoons…
Some places ask for your attention. Malpaís, Costa Rica doesn't. There are no busy commercial streets, large beachfront developments, or crowds gathering around sunset. Instead, this small stretch of coastline at the southern end of…