Malpais

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Beautiful beach near Mal Pais.  Pacific coast, Costa Rica.
Beautiful beach near Mal Pais.  Pacific coast, Costa Rica.
Morning run
Clear beach
Fish market
Ocio Villas Mal Pais

Ocio Villas Mal Pais

4 out of 5
From the ICE tower 500 mts South Cóbano Puntarenas
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, private plunge pools, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
The room was beautiful, spotless and smelled very clean. David was very attentive to anything we needed. Would highly recommend the Ocio Villas Mal Pais.

Reviewed on 2026/2/5

Ocio Villas Mal Pais
Hotel Vista de Olas

Hotel Vista de Olas

3 out of 5
Vista De Olas Cóbano Puntarenas
The price is NT$5,229 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
NT$5,229
NT$5,909 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
I did Excellent Roger the owner very nice Deluxe Room Sunset unbelievable Pool Very clean and big 10/10 Love it Food excellent and reasonable price ! Stop looking In Santa Theresa This is the Place Walk on the beach to Main Street Bakerie Mium Mium

Reviewed on 2026/1/5

Hotel Vista de Olas
Zunya

Zunya

3.5 out of 5
2.5 km south from Santa Teresa Cóbano Puntarenas
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cóbano. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal ...
Beautiful hotel with the best food for vegan/vegetarian the staff are all lovely! would stay here a thousand nights!

Reviewed on 2024/8/24

Zunya
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.
Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul

4 out of 5
Malpais - Delicias Shortcut Cóbano Puntarenas Province
Stay at this apartment in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located ...
Excelente propiedad nueva! Muy conveniente

Reviewed on 2025/1/30

Surfside Apartments Playa Mar Azul
Villa Nimbu

Villa Nimbu

3.5 out of 5
Del Restaurante Marys, 800 m Este Cóbano Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Playa Mal País are located ...
Villa Nimbu
Seacret Villa

Seacret Villa

3.5 out of 5
50 metros Norte de Plaza Kahuna. Cóbano Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this vacation home in Cóbano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Teresa Beach and Carmen Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Staff is fantastic! Room was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend this spot.

Reviewed on 2026/1/23

Seacret Villa
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.

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Reviews of Malpais

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Top Destination
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2/5 - Disappointing

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Trash water pollution unsafe

4/5 - Good

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Crazy river crossing in car (two places!)