ACTIVITIES
Santa Teresa is a quaint but booming surf town known for maintaining its pristine coastline of long white sandy beaches backed by lush tropical jungle hills. Though the town attracts surfers from all over, there is much more to do than just surfing. Playa Santa Teresa is one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica and offers a variety of activities both in the water and on land in the jungle. Below you will find some of the most popular activities among our previous guests, but the options are endless! Tell us what you like and we can customize an itinerary or help plan your perfect vacation with our complimentary concierge service.
PRIVATE CHEF SERVICE
Get pampered – allow our chefs to prepare and serve meals right in your vacation home. The waiter will even clean up afterwards. Tell us your favorite foods or cravings and we’ll even create a menu for your special family dinner, or that special milestone birthday party!
MASSAGE THERPY
Relax – Enjoy professional massage sessions from qualified massage therapists at the comfort of your own room or on the beach. Whether it is deep tissue, Swedish, therapeutic or any other type of massage, we can cater to your needs. Many of our Casa Yin Yang guests enjoy sessions outdoors in our private teak/palm ocean front yoga shala.
ATV RENTAL
Explore the beach, jungle and mountainside 4-wheel drive! Comfortable yet rugged – be prepared to cross all types of Costa Rican terrains like river & mud crossings! ATV’s are also available for daily or weekly rentals that can be picked up and dropped off at your private home rental.
DEEP SEA FISHING
Kill 2 fish with 1 hook! Not just a fishing trip, you are bound to see parts of Cabo Blanco Park while catching many local fish including tuna, Mahi, red snapper, barracudas & much more! You may even want the captain to stop so you can take a dip in the naturally occurring bubbling waters created by the sub-aquatic volcanic activity in the area.
BIOLUMINESCENCE
The natural glow phenomenon produced by these algae blooms occur only in rare pristine environments far from human impact. With a minimum of 2 people, enjoy an early evening on a pristine white sand beach and watch as the sun sets, the beach will start to glow in florescent blue …
CURU SCUBA & SNORKELING BOAT
The majority of natural wonders in Curu Wildlife Refuge is found underwater and the main attraction is the excellent snorkeling and scuba diving where you enjoy a wide variety of exotic fish and sea creatures such as sea turtles, dolphins, and even whales.
TORTUGA ISLAND
A paradise within a paradise. Sink your toes into the soft white sandy beaches of this series of small tropical islands, relax, snorkel, scuba dive the crystalline waters or even take a dip in the fresh water pools by the waterfall. Tortuga Island is home to a variety of tropical beauties from porcupine fish, turtles, spotted eagle rays and many more!
HORSEBACK RIDING
Take the all-natural, all-terrain mode of transportation and opt for an afternoon ride up the mountain in Mal Pais to enjoy the spectacular views. Then, descend to ocean level for a sunset beach ride ending on the beach side of Mariposa. Various riding options are available depending on rider ability and the amount of time you’d like to spend.