Malpais

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Beautiful beach near Mal Pais.  Pacific coast, Costa Rica.
Beautiful beach near Mal Pais.  Pacific coast, Costa Rica.
Morning run
Clear beach
Fish market
Ocio Villas Mal Pais

Ocio Villas Mal Pais

4 out of 5
From the ICE tower 500 mts South Cóbano Puntarenas
Book a stay at this 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

Ocio Villas Mal Pais
Hotel Vista de Olas

Hotel Vista de Olas

3 out of 5
Vista De Olas Cóbano Puntarenas
The price is ¥24,274 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
¥24,274
¥27,430 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
I did Excellent Roger the owner very nice Deluxe Room Sunset unbelievable Pool Very clean and big 10/10 Love it Food excellent and reasonable price ! Stop looking In Santa Theresa This is the Place Walk on the beach to Main Street Bakerie Mium Mium

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Hotel Vista de Olas
Zunya

Zunya

3.5 out of 5
2.5 km south from Santa Teresa Cóbano Puntarenas
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal ...
Beautiful hotel with the best food for vegan/vegetarian the staff are all lovely! would stay here a thousand nights!

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2024

Zunya
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

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

4 out of 5
Malpais - Delicias Shortcut Cóbano Puntarenas Province
Stay at this apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located ...
Excelente propiedad nueva! Muy conveniente

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul
Villa Alba Ocean view walking distance beach By Sea N Sun Costa Rica

Villa Alba Ocean view walking distance beach By Sea N Sun Costa Rica

Malpais Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Cóbano. Enjoy a garden, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach are located nearby.
Villa Alba Ocean view walking distance beach By Sea N Sun Costa Rica
Tropical home in paradise!!

Tropical home in paradise!!

Malpais Puntarenas
Stay at this vacation home in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Exceptional home in an ideal location, away from the noise and dust in Santa Teresa yet close enough for easy access to beaches and restaurants. The host, Ruth, lives next door and was super helpful. The house was very well equipped, the pool was large and clean, and we loved the authentic community ...

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Tropical home in paradise!!
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.

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Reviews of Malpais

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Top Destination
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2/5 - Disappointing

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Trash water pollution unsafe

4/5 - Good

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Crazy river crossing in car (two places!)

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