Program
Once you arrive our host will welcome you and give you the schedule for the whole trip. All the information needed will be shared with you from the start.
Usually, everyday has at least one activity in the morning, while the afternoons are free for you to choose between relaxing at the beach, watching the sunset or arranging any other activity.
Optional activities (at an additional price):
The Lodge is new, but the hosts have years of experience. They will coordinate and advise you for you to enjoy and experience Santa Teresa and its surroundings in the best way.
- Surf lessons: Experience the good waves of Costa Rica! Our instructors will take you to some good spots for you to learn but most importantly, enjoy!
-Spanish classes: There is no better way to get immersed into a culture than by learning the language. Understanding local people and their unique expressions and ways of speaking can create a feeling of belonging. The Spanish classes will demolish this barrier: with each class, you will be a step closer to feeling “local”. All the teachers are bilingual and will prepare the necessary material to fulfill your personal needs when approaching the language: classes are personalized! They will also provide you with the possibility of putting what you have learned into practice: they have an optional monthly gathering! Come and enjoy a few drinks at sunset or dinner at one of the local restaurants!
- Waterfalls trekking: Enjoy a full day in the surroundings of Santa Teresa. We will visit the three most important waterfalls: Montezuma, Cocalito and La Florida, in a guided trekking that you will remember for life! Includes transportation, lunch, fruits, drinks and coconut water.
- Cabuya + Cacao Tour: We will visit the towns of Cabuya and Montezuma, its beaches, Isla Cementerio and surroundings. At the end, a cocoa tour where you will learn the process from when we harvest the fruit to the chocolate itself. You will take your chocolate bar made by your own hands. A plus? You can add a trek through the Cabo Blanco National Park!
-Tortuga Island Snorkeling Tour: Enjoy a full-day boat trip to Isla Tortuga. Snorkel, have a delicious meal on the beach, and discover Costa Rica’s pure nature and wildlife. Be ready to fully relax on the beach while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean on the right and the landscape of the Nicoya peninsula on the left.
-Horseback riding: If you love horses and sunsets then this is the right activity for you. Enjoy the paradisiac beaches in a different way: watch the sunset over the ocean from the comfort of your saddle, experience the lush jungle and its fauna, and soak up the breathtaking views of the ocean. This activity welcomes people of all ages!
-Zip Line: You'll be flabbergasted while zip-lining through the lush vegetation of the rainforest. The zip line tour is a fantastic way to take advantage of Costa Rica’s stunning canopy views. There isn´t any other ride like this: come and experience it yourself.
-Scuba diving: One thing you can count on in the mercurial Pacific is excitement. They dive into it every day and are always looking forward to the adventures and surprises it may bring. Even from one dive to the next the conditions can vary greatly, so they always brief the divers on the potential of challenging conditions, which invariably make for a fun and memorable experience. Sharks, morays, lobsters, sting rays, crabs, and schools of colorful fish are all creatures you see on a daily basis, and in addition, you have two distinct seasons for very special visitors: the oceanic manta ray (January-April) and the humpback whales (August-September). They like keeping the dive groups small, so you will go out on boats with no more than five or six people plus two PADI dive professionals. That way they make sure that everyone has the attention they need.
-Freediving and apnea lessons: Survival Apnea is a course designed by Freedivers and Big wave Surfers, and the main goal of the course is to develop self-awareness, self-control, mental resilience, and ocean confidence through breath and breath-holding training. This course is not only designed for those who are willing to increase their performance, but also for anybody who is willing to improve health and life in general.
-ATV rental: Have some fun riding an ATV. This is one of the best ways to move around town, to go visit different beaches and to experience some other beautiful towns like Montezuma and Cabuya.
-Snorkeling: Mal Pais provides you with the possibility of finding natural pools on low tide where you will be able to chill. You can also go deeper with your snorkeling equipment to see turtles, stingrays, and all kinds of fish.
-Bike riding: Enjoy a bike ride through Mal Pais streets and beaches. Go to natural pools or go north to “El Peñon”, near Playa Hermosa. Explore trails and the roads, and enjoy nature.
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