Nicoya Peninsula: Surfing and the Sunset

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Vincent and I left Montezuma early for our next destination: Mal Pais. Mal Pais is a catchall name for the small town and it's adjacent sister-village, Santa Teresa. While technically everything to the left of the dead-end road from Cobano is considered Mal Pais, and everything to the right is Santa Teresa, the two beach towns are both located along a connected street. Their beaches, restaurants, and businesses are jumbled together, and for all intents and purposes, the two towns have merged into one well-functioning community.

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023


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