Mal Pais Location
Real Estate Life has many different properties in areas such as Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. For one thing, Mal Pais is located near Santa Teresa beach and Gulf of Nicoya. Here, In Mal Pais, there is a port where fishing and boat tours go around the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. The maritime sanctuary of Cabo Blanco protects many aquatic species. For example, while traveling on a boat you can see dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles, and whales. Hotels in Mal Pais or Santa Teresa typically arrange these tours for travelers.
Activities in Mal Pais
Mal Pais translated means “Bad land” called by early settlers because of it’s lack of water. Of course, there is nothing bad about this coastal village, with it’s rocky coastline, and unspoiled nature. At the south end of town past the port and canopy tours, the road leads to the entrance of the “hidden beach.” The hidden beach is located at the back entrance of Cabo Blanco National Park. In any of these beaches, you can wade the coastline or photograph different marine life. In addition, you can try some of the best snorkeling in the region. Finally, you can finish up your day on the beach by treating yourself to freshly caught fish. Watching games on the ocean front soccer field is something you won’t want to miss.
Although Malpais directly borders the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, there is no entrance from this side. To explore Cabo Blanco, it is best to take a canopy or horse tour. Located in the national park is one of the areas most scenic beaches, Playa Cuevas, which is the “secret beach” which is not so secret anymore. The small white-sand cove is surrounded by a rocky outcrop and is also one of the best snorkeling spots in Mal Pais.
There is so many different places to visit, and activities to do here in the Peninsula de Nicoya, click HERE if you are interested in investing, retiring, or purchasing a property. Click HERE to see pictures of beaches around the Peninsula de Nicoya
