WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING
“We absolutely enjoyed every minute of our stay. The views were breathtaking day and night. The host was very helpful and very welcoming. The pool area was beautiful and very clean. The local beach is about 20 mins away where you can also find great restaurants and shops. Definitely a great place to relax and unwind from a busy life.”
- CARMEL
“Gorgeous views and spacious secure place. Need a 4×4 which then makes everything accessible. Monkeys every morning. Was great for our family of 6. Recommended. Adi was extremely responsive in helping us set up special activities (ATV rental, surf lessons, fishing tour, etc). Fantastic.”
- CHAD
“Ritа’s place was great location Pacific Azure was great with communication and helping with any minor stuff that can come up. Very nice and quiet place close to Santa Teresa, definitely recommend getting ATV makes everything super easy, look forward to coming back.”
-RICHARD
ACTIVITIES
With postcard-worthy beaches, lush jungles, abundant wildlife and dreamy waterfalls, surf and sun, it should come as no surprise that Costa Rica is a very popular vacation and adventure destination in Central America.
Mal País on the Nicoya Peninsula is a coastal area with a mix backpackers, surfers who have never been managed to leave, and tourists who wish they had planned a longer holiday.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is a great way to experience the amazing nature. While walking you will observe the wildlife without disturbing the environment. In Malpais, tours are available in the countryside, in the desert of Cabo Blanco or along the beach.
Surfing
If you are surfing for the first time, it is a good idea to take a lesson as they will teach you how to stay on the board longer and faster. Also, it can be dangerous for any beginner to face the waves. Surfing lessons are very cheap and varied – from one-on-one lessons to weekly surf camps.
Canopy Tours
The unique Canopy Tour is built entirely within the Mal Pais rainforest, allowing intrepid visitors to soar through the forest canopy at exhilarating speeds.The tour includes nine platforms, eight cables up to a mile long, and a final nail-biting flight of 1,371 feet through the forest.
Diving
PADI certified instructors offer multi-day courses for divers. Snorkelers can explore the colorful marine life in the gentle, sparkling waters around the island. The best place to snorkel in Mal Pais is in the Las Suecas tidal pool near the Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve.
GETTING HERE
Direct Bus
You can to take the bus from San Jose at the bus station called “7/10”. Departures form San Jose at 6:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. Buy the ticket on the Bus and save it for your return to the bus at Paquera. The bus takes you directly to Mal Pais. In Puntarenas you have to buy the ticket for the ferry to Paquera the bus will go on the ferry with you al the way across the Gulf of Nicoya. While on the ferry (1 hour) you can enjoy the beautiful nature of the Gulf of Nicoya. Once the ferry arrives to Paquera you can wait for the bus outside the station. They will ask for the bus ticket to let you get in. In Paquera the bus continues the trip to “El Cruce” (Mal Pais Crossroad) Mal Pais – Santa Teresa. The whole trip including ferry takes around 6 hours and cost approx. $20 per person.
Private Shuttle
If you arrive to Costa Rica before noon, a bus will pick you up at the airport and take you directly to Pachamama. If you arrive to Costa Rica past noon, a bus will pick you up at the airport and take you to a Hotel (Pre-arranged by the same company). The next day, the bus will pick you up at the Hotel and take you directly to Pachamama. For this service, you will need to contact us previously and provide your personal information to make any reservation (name, passport number, flight number, estimated arrival time and airline).
Air
There are 4 flights a day that take out from San José and arrive to Tambor in 25 min. From Tambor Airport you will have to take a taxi to Pachamama, round 1h trip. Please slide the gate to your right and enter the taxi. We will be waiting for you.
Drive
You can rent a car if you click here, then just sign up at the Juan Santamaria’s Airport and go to Puntarenas to take the ferry to Paquera. Once you disembark in Paquera stay on the main road to Tambor (Tambor Airport), Cobano and Mal Pais. Driveway is labelled with signs everywhere you can’t loose your self. Upon arriving in Cobano, continue straight through the main intersection (Banco Nacional on your left) straight again you will cross a small bridge and the road turns to dirt. After around 25 minutes driving, you will descend a long hill where the road is paved and soon come to another intersection with a sign “Mal Pais” to the left & “Santa Teresa” to the right. You will turn left (towards Mal Pais). After 1 km you will find on your left side a large wooden gate with our sign, Pachamama Hotel. Please slide the gate to your right and enter the car. We will be waiting for you.
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