DISCOVER MALPAIS, an exotic beach destination in Costa Rica, considered by many one of the best relaxing vacation spots in the region.

Mal Pais, the perfect beach vacation
in Costa Rica:

If you are planning to visit Puntarenas, Costa Rica, but want to stay away from the crowed and over developed places like Jaco Beach and Tamarindo Beach, we recommend you the relaxing and exotic Mal Pais beach, located in the Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste.

Mal Pais is a rising, but very untouched, small community. Perfect for a relaxing and exotic atmosphere.

Here you will find the Esencia Hotel and Villas, a beautiful Mediterranean style. Just a few steps from the beach surrounded by the golden sands of Santa Teresa’s beach, Esencia Hotel and Villas offers you the best balance between the comforts of modern life and an a truly exotic atmosphere.

Esencia Hotel and Villas

Esencia Hotel and Villas offers ten marvelous, independent and private villas plus eight very comfortable pool view rooms. All villas and rooms include:

• Totally equipped villas
• Terrace and gardens
• Spa Services
• Swimming Pool
• Beautiful white sand beach
• An ideal location to rest, practice water sports, horseback ride, or simply enjoy the beach.

How to get to Malpais / Santa Teresa to start
the perfect vacation:

Esencia Hotel is located just a few steps away from a Santa Teresa Beach, Malpais, a marvellous white sand beach!. It is also very close to Montezuma, Malpais and Carmen Beaches, famous for their natural beauty and worldwide recognition as important surf sports.

Going to Mal Pais by Car
Mal País is accessed by taking a ferry from Puntarenas and then driving about 1 hour on mostly paved road into town.

Going to Mal Pais By Bus
You can use the Direct bus service (daily schedule) : San José-Malpais-Santa Teresa.

Going to Mal Pais By Plane
Just a 20 minute flight on Nature Air or Sansa

We can help you plan your itinerary:

Playa Santa Teresa Malpaís, Puntarenas. Costa Rica
Contact Us - Phone: (506) 2640-0420 • Fax: (506) 2640-0381 - (506) 2221-8030
E-mail: reservations@esenciahotel.com