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Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais - Adults Only
From the ICE tower 500 mts South, and 250 mts East, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, private plunge pools, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
The staff was super friendly and the property was beautiful.
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025
Hotel Vista de Olas
Vista De Olas, Mal Pais, Cóbano, Puntarenas
The price is ￥17,859 per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
￥17,859
￥20,181 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
AMAZING PLACE, Amazing location, Roger was great!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025
Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul
Malpais - Delicias Shortcut, Cóbano, Puntarenas Province
The price is ￥22,416 per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
￥22,416
￥25,330 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are ...
Excelente propiedad nueva! Muy conveniente
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul
Malpais - Delicias Shortcut, Cóbano, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are ...
Excelente propiedad nueva! Muy conveniente
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025
Villa Havana~ Lux Rustic Charm~ 1Min walk to Beach
Malpais
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach ...
Not Pura Vida
We have visited Costa Rica 4 times. This area by far was our least favorite. Two weeks before our trip we received notification that our host had been changed. Efforts to get information about our check- in process yielded nothing. I finally had to contact VRBO to find out what was going on. The ...
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2024
Five Bedroom House! Walk to the Beach. 5 min drive to Santa Teresa! AC - WiFi
Puntarenas Province
Stay at this villa in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Beautiful house with a pool
Very great location. Super close to the beach. Private property
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2022
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Montezuma Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Montezuma Falls during your travels in Montezuma. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Cabuya Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabuya Island during your travels in Cabuya.
Montezuma Catholic Church
Montezuma Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Montezuma, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's waterfalls.
Montezuma Gardens
You can find out about the history of Montezuma with a visit to Montezuma Gardens. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Romelia Wildlife Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Romelia Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Cóbano. You can seek out the surfing spots and yoga studios in this relaxing area.
Lajas River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lajas River during your travels in Cabuya.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from Jaco
￥22,288
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bioluminescence Experience from Curú Wildlife Refuge
￥9,160
per adult
Paquera: Sunset and Bioluminescence Evening Kayaking Tour
￥6,106
per adult
Experience Costa Rican Private Local Cuisine
￥10,534
per adult
Reviews of Malpais
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Crazy river crossing in car (two places!)
