With its pristine beaches, delicious seafood and cheery vibe, this town is the next great south-of-the-border destination. (…) Santa Teresa, a string of beach-backed hamlets on the southern tip of Costa Rica’s westernmost peninsula, has an edge-of-the-world vibe that still feels remote and inspires dreams of relocation. (…), Once a sleepy fishing village, Santa Teresa is now an increasingly luxurious surfer’s paradise filled with people who have made this particular fantasy their reality — and the occasional detox-seeking celebrity who likes living it for a week at a time. (…)
The main road (…) allows you to feel like one of the very few lucky souls able to visit this beautiful, unspoiled place.

              New York Times Style Magazine by Alice Newell-Hanson



WHO'S WHO OF SANTA TERESA

 

Guy, The bakery, Mal pais/Santa Teresa
A place you can’t miss in Santa teresa, nothing could be better than going there to start your day well.
- 30m norte de Banco Nacional, Santa Teresa
- https://the-bakery-restaurant.business.site
- From 7am to 10pm every day



 

 

Luciano, Vermu, restaurant and chef at home too, Santa Teresa
The brand new Vermu has just opened, fruit of the work of Argentinian couple Aldana and Luciano.
Luciano is also a private Chef

- 50 mts north Green World store, Santa Teresa
- https://www.facebook.com/pg/Vermú-Santa-Teresa
- from monday to saturday from 7:30 am to 4 pm

 

Guilaine, Product C, Mal Pais
Impossible to resist the fish sandwich made by Guilaine and Stephane.
- Playa Carmen commercial center, Mal Pais
- https://www.facebook.com/pg/productcplayacarmen
- monday to friday from 11 am to 4 pm and thursday and friday at night





 

 

Boubou, Fishbar, restaurant, Santa Teresa,
No Fishbar without Boubou in this fresh seafood and fish retaurant cooking with love.
- 150 meter north of the crossroad, Santa Teresa
- https://www.fishbarsanta.com
- monday - sunday from 5.30 pm to 10 pm

 

Johan, Savannah ATV and motos rental, Santa Teresa
A great professional, always ready to help you out with your Atv or motorcycle.
- to the north, just after the supermarket Ronny # 1
-from monday to sunday between 7am to 5pm

 

Douglas, Ari Tours, Manzanillo
This tender cowboy conveys his love of nature and horses throughout wonderful rides in the Finca.
- close to Manzanillo, in the north of Santa Teresa
- http://www.ariotours.com


 

 

Kawika, Good Life tatoo, Mal Pais
Simply a brilliant artist.
- commercial center Playa Carmen, Mal Pais
- https://www.facebook.com/goodlifetattoo
- from monday to saturday between 11am and 7pm



 

 

Gali, Yoga Horizon, Santa Teresa
At the highest point of the hotel you find the Yoga Deck, with an amazing panoramic view of the ocean, Santa Teresa and Malpais. Here you are invited to find the love in your heart and see beyond, over the sea of thoughts, into the clarify of horizon.
- north until you pass supermarket Ronny #1 on your right
- https://horizon-yogahotel.com

 

Chiccio, representative of Denga boards and Teacher, Santa Teresa
Great italian surf teacher living in Santa Teresa.
- on demand






 

 

Denis, Denga surf boards, Santa Teresa
Denis Galioto, a local Santa Teresa resident, first opened Denga Surf Shop in 2003. Denis is originally from Italy and he started shaping boards in 1997. After a brief stint in California, Denis moved to Costa Rica in 2000. Denis started shaping the first Denga surfboards in 2004 and over the years, he as released quite a few unique Denga board shapes.  Today, Denga Surf Shop sells a variety of Denga surfboards while they also offers surf lessons and rental boards.
Denga surf shop sells eight different surfboard models. Below is a brief description of three of Denga’s most popular shapes. Denga surf shop also takes custom orders so that every new Denga board can be perfect for every individual rider.

- north of Santa Teresa
-http://www.dengasurf.com

 

Vicky, Insider, Santa Teresa
She is one of the owner of the Insider FREE GuideMap of Costa Rica that provides you with all the info and latest news about the Nicoya Peninsula. Look for the SANTA TERESA y MONTEZUMA & CABUYA GuideMap in our Information Center while in town and get free info for your trip,  and She can also help you to book activities in Santa Teresa and around.
- To the north just before Super Ronny #1 supermarket, Santa Teresa 
- monday to saturday from 9am to 5pm





 
 

 

Ygal, Katana, Asian food restaurant, Santa Teresa
The idea of "Katana" is simply to create the best experience and emotions by trying to touch hearts and souls of our customers. Daily routine is always in pursuit of excellence. "Katana" was inspired by many Asian cultures and trying to transform Asian food into our vision.
- 600 M North of the main road, on the right, Santa Teresa 
-  https://www.facebook.com/KatanaSantaTeresa/
- Sunday to Saturdy from 6pm to 10pm






 

 

El Facon, argentinian restaurant, Santa Teresa
Great food cooked perfectly on the grill. Good wine selection and great service. Octopus tacos is just amazing.
- Cabinas Playa Hostel, Infront of La Lora, Santa Teresa
- https://www.facebook.com/ELfaconsantaT/
- from sunday to saturday between 6pm to 12pm

 

Jorge, Life Guard, Playa Carmen et Playa Santa Teresa
Your guardian angel during your holidays in Santa Teresa.

 

Hernesto, Playa Carmen
Handmade and colourful bracelets made by the sparkling Hernesto.

 

Sandra, By the Sea, Santa Teresa
The highly versatile artist behind that Brand works almost exclusively with recycled materials.
Whether wood, glass or old rags, she gets the spirit of the product and transforms it into something that might live a new life on your side very soon!
Amongst various things she counts hand-poured soy wax candles, lamps,self-crafted jean bags, vintage keychains and lots of other creative minded stuff in her repertoire.The highly versatile artist behind that Brand works almost exclusively with recycled materials.
Whether wood, glass or old rags, she gets the spirit of the product and transforms it into something that might live a new life on your side very soon!
Amongst various things she counts hand-poured soy wax candles, lamps,self-crafted jean bags, vintage keychains and lots of other creative minded stuff in her repertoire. 
It’s always a pleasure to discover the new artworks she sells in her shop.

- Peace Loft, in front of Banana Beach
- instagram : bytheseacostarica