#SantaTeresa #CostaRicaTravel #SantaTeresaSurf

Santa Teresa is a small surf town on the South West point of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica.....and it's great. Consistent surf for all levels, good food, sun, it's all there. Here's my guide if you're looking to visit Santa Teresa.

Yes, there are some things that get on your nerves. The dust from the road can get a little annoying. The prices are extortionate (accommodation prices, food and transport) especially compared with the rest of Central America. It's clear that it has become more than just a surf town. Lots of people are working remotely and it was surprising to see high profile figures including world heavyweight champion boxers, social media platform founders and world famous DJs.

Regardless, Santa Teresa is one of my favourite places in Costa Rica. I'm biased because I like to surf, but there are plenty of people that don't surf and still love Santa Teresa. You're certainly not going to have a problem if you're wondering what there is to do in Santa Teresa: aforementioned surf, sun, yoga, tide pools, food, the list goes on.

Having spent a couple of months there now, I started to question whether it was worth getting stuck there (like so many do). The laid back vibe is very similar to the likes of Puerto Escondido in Mexico or Siargao in the Philippines. It's fantastic whilst you're there, but what price do you pay?

The obvious price is the financial one. Santa Teresa is certainly not a cheap place. However, the larger price with these types of places is the lost time. They are lots of fun when you're there and you don't want to leave. The issue is when you do leave and reflect on the time you spent there. What did you do? What does that mean for the rest of your travels?

My last visit was 6 weeks....it was supposed to be 2.

Those extra 4 weeks prevented me from visiting Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula. They stopped me from visiting Monteverde or spending more time in La Fortuna.

I love Santa Teresa and always tell people to go there if they're visiting Costa Rica. My advice though would be to book your next destination (and pay for it) so that you have to leave. You can ALWAYS come back. It has an allure that can suck you in and it's difficult to leave.

If you do find yourself staying for an extended period of time, whether that be in Santa Teresa or in Playa Del Carmen, Playa Hermosa or even Montezuma, that's fine. It happens. It's part of travelling. Enjoy.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Where is Santa Teresa?
0:47 - Santa Teresa Drone Footage
1:38 - Surfing in Santa Teresa
4:05 - Coworking Spaes
4:59 - The Road & Dust
5:18 - Food (Eat Street)
6:00 - The Lifeguard Gym
6:47 - Price (Accommodation, Food & Travel)
7:42 - Infrastructure (Black outs, Internet Speed)
8:02 - How crowded is Santa Teresa?
8:36 - Is it too popular?
9:29 - Is Santa Teresa worth it? Should you travel there?


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GoPro Hero 9 Black (with media mod)
Mavic Mini Drone

Edited on:

Da Vinci Resolve 17

Music:

Sum Wave - Beach Memories
El Neon - Amanecer
Giants' Next - Tiny Things