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Malpais
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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 ...
Surfside Apartments Mal Pais
C. Lailas, Cóbano, Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located ...
Villa Nimbu
Del Restaurante Marys, 800 m Este, Camino a Cabuya, Cóbano, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are ...
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 Gardens
You can find out about the history of Montezuma with a visit to Montezuma Gardens. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
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.
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.
Montezuma School
Walk around the campus at Montezuma School as part of your travels around Montezuma. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's waterfalls.
Things to do
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
$110
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat
$174
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Surf Lessons, Summer 2025! Santa Teresa North, Costa Rica
$60
per adult
Full Day Excursion to Tortuga Island from Puntarenas
$120
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from Jaco
$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bioluminescence Experience from Curú Wildlife Refuge
$60
per adult
Reviews of Malpais
4.3
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
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Crazy river crossing in car (two places!)
- Santa Teresa Beach
- Montezuma Beach
- Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
- Hermosa Beach
- Manzanillo Beach
- Carmen Beach
- Montezuma Falls
- Cocal Beach
- Cabuya Island
- Coyote Beach
- Montezuma Gardens
- Reserva Curu
- San Miguel Beach
- Montezuma Catholic Church
- Piedra Colorada
- Romelia Wildlife Refuge
- Parque Nacional Curu
- Montezuma School
- Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve
- Lajas River
- Ario Beach
- Mike's Jungle Butterfly Farm
- Grande Hermosa Tidepool