The Best of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: Surf and Massage (2026)
Santa Teresa is a small surf village on the Nicoya Peninsula, strung along one road with Mal Pais to the south and Playa Carmen in between. Only two categories, surf and massage, had five places meeting our rule of a Google rating of 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews; yoga studios and the other categories did not reach four. Most venues here price in USD rather than CRC.
Top-5 lists in Santa Teresa
2 categories, 5 places each, ranked by one public rule. Compiled from public records, not paid, not visited in person.
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5 Best Massages in Santa Teresa
Surf and deep tissue massage, studio or at your villa, from 50 USD
Top pick: Surfer's Massage Sirène by Silvia Ortiz · ⭐ 5 (149)
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5 Best Surf Schools in Santa Teresa
Schools at Playa Carmen and Playa Hermosa, lessons from 60 USD
Top pick: Mahalo Surf Club · ⭐ 5 (343)Frequently asked
Where should I stay in Santa Teresa for these places?
Around Playa Carmen puts you near three of the schools and two massage studios; Playa Hermosa suits a quieter surf camp stay.
Why are there only two lists for Santa Teresa?
It is a small village. Yoga studios, gyms and other categories did not have four places with a Google rating of 4.4 or higher and at least 40 reviews, so we did not publish them.
Do venues in Santa Teresa charge in dollars or colones?
The prices we found on venue sites are in USD; Costa Rica's currency is the colon (CRC).
Are these lists paid?
No. Places are ranked by Google rating and review count under a published rule, and no venue pays to be listed.
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