The beach and garden bungalows, designed by Italian architect Valeria Negrini, combine modern lines and comfort with local materials. A typical palm thatched "rancho" houses the Tropico Latino restaurant which overlooks the beach side swimming pool and Jacuzzi. 

Playa Boa Restaurant is a fantastic place to enjoy a scrumptious meal. The eclectic restaurant menu includes Italian, Mediterranean, Costa Rican and general international cuisine that boasts many delicious seafood specialties. The open air structure provides a comfortable and spacious feeling environment. Diners can eat within the restaurant or just outside among the gardens while admiring pool views. Lovely details like candle light add to the charming atmosphere. A complete range of cocktails, wine, beer and spirits are readily available here. There is seating for 40 individuals. Groups consisting of 4 people or more must make reservations beforehand. Private events can be arranged with prior notice.

- Hotel Tropico Latino – Beach Front Bungalows:

A/C, Private bath, hot water, 1 king and 1 single beds

US$180 per night, base on double occupancy*

A/C, Private bath, hot water, 1 king and 1 single beds

US$180 per night, base on double occupancy* 

A/C, Private bath & hot water.

US$160 per night, base on double occupancy*

A/C, Private bath & hot water.

US$120 per night, base on double occupancy*

Hotel Tropico Latino – Mal Pais Costa Rica

Hotel Tropico Latino Latest Reviews

Hotel Tropico Latino “Tropico Latino the perfect getaway
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Just back from 10 days in Costa Rica and our 5 day stay at Tropico Latino in Santa Teresa, Nicoya was the perfect way to unwind. We stayed in bungalows 7 and 3, both set in a lush, tropical garden with many palm species and lounging iguanas. Bungalow 7 boasts an ocean view but you have to look hard through the palms to see the waves. Still, it had an ultra cool stone shower in a bathroom with windows on all sides - just steps from the restaurant and pool, which blend into the garden atmosphere in a nature harmony way. The bungalows have comfortable king size beds and refrigerators..convenient for mixing drinks to take to the beach. The bungalows are designed to give maximum privacy, with huge patios and hammocks. The beach is just seconds down a pathway flanked by beautiful jungle-like flora. After walking to all hotels in Malpais/Santa Teresa area, I can truly attest that this was the absolute best! The food was delicious, staff friendly, and location perfect on a sandy stretch of coastline (most of the general area is rocky and completely unswimmable). We didn't try out the spa or the yoga classes outside in a thatched roof bungalow, but they looked nice. I rarely find pools that I want to swim in but this one was gorgeous and very clean. You can swim and watch the sunset over the ocean at the same time. We absolutely loved our stay at Tropico Latino and highly recommend the bungalows for a special, private, and relaxing stay in a secluded spot of Costa Rica.

Hotel Tropico Latino Hotel Tropico Latino: “Beautiful, Natural Paradise... would DEFINITELY stay here again!”

I was really scared off after reading the reviews on this website after booking a beachfront room for three nights earlier this month. I ended up cancelling our reservation except for the first night, which we had already paid for... To my surprise based on the reviews of this site, we arrived at a beautiful tropical resort with spacious rooms, a great safe, and a beautiful stone bathroom. We were so happy with the place that we tried to see if we could stay another two nights (as previously planned), but the room was already booked. We switched rooms to a garden front one which included a price drop, and were pleasantly surprised again!

We didn't even have to leave our front porch to see a troupe of howler monkeys, iguanas, squirells, and numerous butterflies. And during my entire stay in Costa Rica and MalPais, I didn't see one "flying cockroach". Keep in mind that in all tropical environments, the airconditioning and humidity and going to smell / feel different than at home, depending on where you live.This place is beautiful and I would recommend it.

The restaurant is amazing and the food and presentation is very gourmet for the price.


Hotel Tropico Latino “We LOVED this hotel!”
I am sad to read the other awful reviews of this property, we thought it was EXCELLENT! Truly a special place. We arrived in the afternoon and our rooms were still being cleaned, but no big deal we decided to have lunch at the restaurant. The food and service in the restaurant was wonderful. In fact the entire hotel staff was really great, so friendly and helpful, from the front desk staff, to the manager, to the gardener and the maids. We stayed in Bungalow 4 and our friends were next door in Bungalow 5. The room was clean and spacious. There was a sign in the bathroom that said not to flush any TP down, so maybe some of the previous postings that mentioned toilet problems were due to prior guests flushing too much down. The showers were really neat and we had plenty of hot water. The hotel pool was really pretty, the beachfront location was outstanding, and those hammocks were perfect for a siesta. We booked a canopy tour through the hotel front desk and it was incredible. We had a fun time and the staff at the canopy tour was awesome. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. We all really enjoyed ourselves and were very sad to leave. We will definitely be back some day!

Hotel Tropico Latino: Mal Pais, – “Wonderful Stay”

We had a 2 bedroom bungalow with a kitchen. It was very nice for Mal Pais. We had 4 different patios, one out each door. Our own private garden with hammocks. The bathroom was very nice and large, again for Mal Pais, and there was also an outdoor shower. We did not have a problem with insects in any rooms. The 2 bedroom has a kitchen, so maybe the insects in the last post was a result of leaving food out. We did have some crabs in the room, but we were on the beach/in the jungle, to be expected. The place was kept very clean. Going in and out of the rooms did track sand and dirt in, but the maids mopped the floors everyday. We found the house to be very quiet unlike the last post. It felt very secluded. Bring a flashlight, it is very dark at night. Very relaxing place. . Surf camp was not too far down from us. There was a wonderful massage bungalow on the beach. The restaurant was good. Staff was wonderful. If you are into Yoga, it is a wonderful place to stay. There is a yoga platform on the beach and classes through out the day, or you can do it on your own. The yoga instructors could also be found hanging from the trees with fabric doing acrobats in between classes. We were a big group so we also had a large bungalow as well. They are more charming than the 2 bedroom bungalow. The 2 bedroom bungalow is VERY secluded. On the beach there is a wonderful area with hammocks lounges and chairs all shaded as well. We were a VERY loud bunch and even hosted parties nightly until the wee hours of the morning. The first night we were concerned that we were too loud. The owner of the place and the staff assured us it was no problem. They told us we could be as loud as we wanted to be. Other guests told us they didn't hear us either. The maids were wonderful and very patient since we tended to sleep in. There is a store right across the street from the entrance, so you can fill up the fridge. The stove was a camping type stove. I believe there is only a kitchen in the 2 bedroom. When we left 2 of the people in our group were rebooking for August. You do have to pay cash. We had to wire money to them to hold the reservation. The reception will book any tours you want or need. We asked them for special requests, like private boat tours and such and they would call around for different prices and options for us. The only negative we had was that they only gave us 1 key per bungalow. When you leave the bungalow the door automatically locks. Of course the 1st night at 2 am we locked ourselves out. It took us awhile to find the security guards. They had no way of contacting the management to help. Ultimately they helped us brake in the bungalow and after that we never got locked out again. In the smaller bungalow you needed a key to get in and out of the room. We met many people in Mal Pais that came over to our bungalow and it was also the nicest they had seen in the area. Again Mal Pais is very remote and quiet. Don't expect a 4 star hotel or anything. There are many restaurants within walking distance as well. One of my favorites in Costa Rica is Buena Luna. Owned by a beautiful young couple from Spain and Argentina. It is an Israeli falafel restaurant. Best falafels I have ever had and I use to live near Dearborn MI. We were a big group and between us all we tried everything. All wonderful. They have a pool table and will do whatever they can to make you happy.

Hotel Tropico Latino: Mal Pais, “Beautiful Beach”
The Beach was perfect. The food was incredible and at a good price. The room was very dark and had no fridge. The bathroom had more bugs than I desired, but what do you expect when your in a bungolow. If your driving from Guanacaste good luck. It took us nine hours to Malpais and had to cross at least seven rivers and the worst roads I've ever seen. All in all it was nice and quit and a well relaxed two days.


Hotel Tropico Latino: Mal Pais, – “Surfing in Paradise”
My wife and I visited Tropico Latino--April 1st,2004 which is the tail end of the peak season. I happened to catch the best surfing of the year. My wife was only interested in working on her novel and relaxing. The setting was perfect for both.

Mal Pais is a 5-6 hour car drive from San Jose. It's an effort to get to Santa Teresa/Mal Pais driving along single lane, pot-holed roads, while avoiding oncoming traffic. Mal Pais is a very bohemian location. If your looking for a resort Mecca, or tourist destination this is definitely not it. It's a sleepy, tiny little fishing village at the end of the road.

There's an abundance of wildlife such as monkeys, iguana's, bird's, and bats. Tropico Latino is a thatched hut paradise. The first couple of night we stayed at the far end of the resort. The room was very hot, and not to attractive. We got our chance to take the beach front cabin ($80/night) that overlooked the beach which was 100 ft away. It felt like the ocean was right out your front door. There's incredible surfing right out front of the resort.

Dining at the resort was incredible. The owner is also the chef. It's Italian Cuisine based on the local fare of fresh fish, fruits, and vegetables. Great Chilean wine is very cheap and is usually house wine. The pool is right next to the ocean. When we were there the average temperature at noon was over 90 degrees C.

There's also many great places to eat in town.

Hotel Tropico Latino: Mal Pais, – “Peace on Surf!!!”
Definitely the only accommodation like it in Santa Teresa, you are steps to one of the finest surf breaks the southern peninsula has to offer. The prices are also the highest 100-125$ a night. The rooms are what you would expect, not that much, air conditioning and hot water, clean spacious, nothing fancy at all. Pool is clean and right on the ocean, restaurant is excellent. Only suggestion would be to bring lots of cash, they don't take any credit cards, and cash is difficult to come by, one ATM for miles, that only occasionally works. Only come here for serious relaxing and surfing, NOTHING else to do, but I LOVE it and will keep going back.

Hotel Tropico Latino: Mal Pais, – “Everything we expected in Mal Pais”
We drove into town with no reservations and looked at several places. The lush landscape and quaint bungalows tucked in amongst the Birds of Paradise were exactly what we wanted. Rooms are all over $100 in June, cash only. But the grounds are well kept, and the place is quiet (of course the monkeys are not but that is all part of the experience).

Get a massage in the wonderful grass massage hut on the beach and be sure to try the yoga. What a treat!

Hotel Tropico Latino: Mal Pais, – "Perfect Spot for surfers, yoga and just chilling out!"
We found this hotel and our little bungalow to be the paradise we wanted in Mal Pais/Santa Teresa. We did morning yoga, walked on the beach, read all day in the hammock and had WONDERFUL massages in the massage teak hunt on the sand while the sea breeze and sounds overtook us. This place is indeed rustic, but we had no problems and found peace and quite (aside form the early morning howler of the Howler Monkeys that run wild with the many other great animals all over the grounds. The animals and flowers made us feels we were in a jungle paradise on the beach.

It is cash only. I think there is an internet scam online with the reservations as I tried to email someone other than the hotel who was taking reservations and finally called the hotel directly and had no problems. Check their website and just call them. They speak perfect English.

Note nowhere in Costa Rica can you flush toilet paper down the toilet. Maybe the other reviewer did that and that was the cause of his septic troubles. ALL over the country you have to put your used TP in the trashcan by the bowl. Rustic but it is that way throughout the country.

Hotel Tropico Latino: Mal Pais, -  "Heaven on Earth at Tropico Latino!"
We stayed at the Hotel Tropico Latino for a week, and it was absolute paradise. It may be more expensive than other hotels, but in my opinion it is worth every dime. We walked around and looked at the other hotels, and I can't tell you how happy I am that I picked the Tropico Latino. A lot of the other places look very different from their pictures online! Tropico is the best, and the owners really know what the word hospitality means. The entire staff is very friendly. The rooms are quaint and clean. The grounds are well kept and breath taking. The location is the absolute best. You couldn't ask for anything more. I loved the food in the restaurant, and the prices were very reasonable. Also, the receptionist is more than happy to hook you up with any type of trip or adventure, even surfing lessons (ask for Martina, he works at night at the hotel and he teaches surfing during the day....he is the BEST!). We also tried the snorkeling @ Tortuga Island, (www.zumatours.net) it was a great way to spend the day. I would also suggest bringing lots of cash or travelers cheques, because the hotel does not take credit cards and there isn't an ATM anywhere. The hotel does provide a lock box in each room to help you keep your money safe. Santa Teresa is the ultimate spot for surfing and hanging out on the beach. THERE ISN'T MUCH ELSE TO DO HERE! Like I said, heaven on earth.


Hotel Tropico Latino: Mal Pais, – "Tropico definitely worth a visit!"
We recently stayed at the Tropico Latino for five nights. The hotel was wonderful, the restaurant was probably the best in the area, and the rooms were clean and charming. The only negative thing I would have to say is our last night there (we extended our stay by one night) we stayed in one of the rooms near the road. There was a lot of noise there, from the road, and there was definitely a smell from the septic system. BUT, the rest of our nights were wonderful (I would just avoid the cabins near the road). The beach is pristine and the hotel has set up some lovely sitting areas to watch the sunset with driftwood tables with Adirondack style chairs and hammocks suspended between the palm trees, truly one of the loveliest spots on the beach. Their gardens are absolutely beautiful, and the pool is definitely a welcome oasis when the Pacific turns a bit too challenging for the average swimmer. It was really a very relaxing stopover during our trip through Costa Rica.

 

 

Tropico Latino from all over the web: Different descritions and reviews about Hotel Tropico Latino.

Anywherecostarica.com:
The Hotel Tropico Latino is located on the Nicoya Peninsula, at Santa Teresa de Malpais. Malpais is a small fishing village with a white sand beach and excellent surf. A couple of kilometers north is Santa Teresa and further up is Playa Hermosa, a wild, isolated, sandy and shady beach. In the evening, take an unforgettable walk along the beach and marvel at the brilliant sunset that casts its colors against the horizon.

The Nicoya Peninsula is a perfect place to have some fun in the sun. Get on that surf board or boogie board and surf the fantastic waves. Take time to lounge or walk along the white sand beach or travel on Horseback exploring the surrounding area and its natural majesty. The ocean is an excellent place to do some fishing and catch beauties like the Yellow Fin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish.

This small, cozy hotel is set in a wide and peaceful garden, in a grove located on the white sandy beach of Santa Teresa de Malpais. The palm thatched rancho houses the open-air restaurant, Playa Boa, featuring fusion cuisine as well as Costa Rican fare and fresh local seafood. For your relaxation and pleasure, take some time out at the beachside pool and luxurious Jacuzzi or lie back in a chaise lounge chair and hammock.

The ten spacious and comfortably furnished bungalows are set amid verdant tropical gardens and were designed by combining modern lines and comfort with local materials. Rooms come elegantly furnished and equipped with a king size bed, sofa bed, air conditioning, private bathroom with hot water and tiled floors.

Hotel Tropico Latino Facilities

Restaurant, lounge chairs, pool, Jacuzzi, hammocks, gardens, parking, laundry service

Accommodations

All rooms come equipped with a terrace with a hammock, private bath with hot water and AC. The two room suite has a kitchen, dining area, one queen size bed and two single beds. Garden bungalows and Beachfront bungalows offer two queen size beds or one king and a single.


Vacationcity.com:
Tropico Latino Lodge is located in Santa Teresa, Mal Pais which is between the Central Pacific area and Guanacaste. Mal Pais is a small, cozy town made up of a church, a soccer field and a bar, yet it continues to be the hottest party spot for surfers around the world. Santa Teresa Beach is known as one of the last frontiers of surf exploration in our country; it is less crowded and boasts consistent surfing waves. Tropico Latino Lodge began in 1995 and is the only accommodation of its category in the area. The lodge is a cozy little hotel placed on the white sand beach of Santa Teresa in the small, trendy fishing village of Mal Pais, also known as the Hawaii of Latin America. Tropico Latino Lodge is an establishment devoted to supplying wonderful experiences filled with warmth, friendly people and great scenery. Tropico Latino Lodge staff members are Santa Teresa locals well orientated on customer service; they strive to make you stay as comfortable as possible.

Tropico Latino Lodge consists of 10 spacious, air-conditioned and uniquely furnished bungalows each with deluxe private bathrooms with hot water. These accommodations also have individual, spacious porches equipped with hammocks. Tropico Latino Lodge is set inside a Pochote Tree grove that provides cool shade within a lush tropical environment. The bungalows are set in a large, peaceful garden that creates a serene atmosphere. Tropico Latino Lodge combines modern comfort with local, tropical decor. Tropico Latino Lodge features modern installations including a big beachside pool, bubbling Jacuzzi for relaxing, spa center, ample parking plus yoga deck. Stop by Playa Boa the hotel restaurant for a taste of unique fusion cuisine and seafood specialties, this palm-thatched rancho is ideal to admire sunsets. Tropico Latino Lodge facilities are handicap accessible.

Tropico Latino Lodge keeps their front desk open from 7am to 7pm providing info and booking services, restaurant employees also can answer any questions you might have. Tropico Latino Lodge has guards survey the property at night so you can rest easy. While staying at Tropico Latino Lodge you can enjoy an array of nearby activities. Try surfing, fishing trips, horseback rides, volleyball, soccer, mini-golf on the shore, canopy tours and much, much more! Tropico Latino Lodge is conveniently located near Hermosa, a wild, isolated beach where you can find some of the best waves on the central coast. Tropico Latino Lodge is set near the shore so guest can enjoy a stroll across sun kissed sands as they drink in the colorful panoramas. Animal lovers will be delighted with the numerous species spotted on Tropico Latino Lodge premises. Whether you want to kick back, stay active or be pampered, the unique, contemporary atmosphere of Tropico Latino Lodge is the place to be.

Hotel & Area Activities

While staying at the Tropico Latino Lodge, you can choose to surf in the nearby ocean or do many other exciting activities during your trip. Some activities include: horseback rides, an exciting adventure under the sea while snorkeling or scuba diving, mini-golf, soccer, volleyball, canopy tours, utlra light flying, fishing trips or just soaking up sun rays on the side of the pool.

Playa Boa Bar and Restaurant

Schedule
Breakfast – 7:00am to 11:00am
Lunch – 12:00noon to 3:00pm
Dinner – 6:00pm

Playa Boa Restaurant is a fantastic place to enjoy a scrumptious meal. The eclectic restaurant menu includes Italian, Mediterranean, Costa Rican and general international cuisine that boasts many delicious seafood specialties. The open air structure provides a comfortable and spacious feeling environment. Diners can eat within the restaurant or just outside among the gardens while admiring pool views. Lovely details like candle light add to the charming atmosphere. A complete range of cocktails, wine, beer and spirits are readily available here. There is seating for 40 individuals. Groups consisting of 4 people or more must make reservations beforehand. Private events can be arranged with prior notice.



Alacransurf.com
ropico Latino Lodge is located directly on the beach at Santa Teresa de Malpais, 5 km. north of the reserve. Tropico Latino Lodge was opened in 1995 and offers the only accommodations in its category in the area.

The lodge is set in a grove of Pochote trees in whose shade lush tropical gardens have been planted. The bungalows combine modern lines and comfort with local materials.

A typical palm thatched "rancho" houses the restaurant which overlooks the beach side swimming pool and Jacuzzi.

There are six spacious comfortably furnished bungalows, each with a big porch and hammock. The bedroom is equipped with a king size bed and sofa bed, private bathroom and hot water. Jumbo ceiling fans and cool tiled floors keep bedrooms fresh on even the hottest days. Newer rooms now offer air conditioning and some have ocean views. This hotel is located on the beach with surf out the front door.


Toenjoynature.com:
Tropico Latino       
     

Nestled on a shimmering white sand beach, under the shade of a grove of Pochote trees, the Trópico Latino Lodge is a small intimate hotel located two miles north of Cabo Blanco National Park within Costa Rica’s beautiful Nicoya Peninsula. Set against sun-drenched sands and rolling waves, this exclusive hotel offers luxury and tranquility in one of Costa Rica’s most idyllic settings.

Set amid verdant tropical gardens, the beautifully designed bungalows are elegantly furnished and feature a private porch with hammocks. Rooms come equipped with a king size bed and sofa bed, air conditioning, jumbo ceiling fans, private bathroom with hot water and cool tiled floors.

At the Trópico Latino Lodge’s world-class restaurant, guests are warmly treated to an international menu of fresh sea food dishes, as well as Italian and Costa Rican delicacies. A complete range of cocktails, wine, beer and spirits are available. The restaurant’s palm thatched rancho-style building overlooks the beach side swimming pool and Jacuzzi, providing the perfect ambience for quiet romantic dinners.
Located within extensive tropical gardens, the Trópico Latino features a delightful black-bottomed swimming pool, perfect for relaxing among soothing Pacific breezes and a warm tropical sun. The virgin white sand beaches that extend north along the Pacific coast from Cabo Blanco National Park are among the most remote and beautiful in the country. Here guests may swim, surf, or enjoy romantic horseback riding tours. The Trópico Latino Lodge can also arrange tours to Cabo Blanco Reserve, deep-sea sport fishing, diving, and excursions to some of Nicoya Gulf’s idyllic Islands.

Trópico Latino Lodge is located directly on the beach at Santa Teresa de Malpaís, 5 kilometers north of the reserve and 150 kilometers from San Jose.


Govisitcostarica.com
Tropico Latino Lodge is a small cozy hotel located right on the white sandy beach, at Santa Teresa de Mal Pais, Costa Rica. We are 5 km north of Cabo Blanco National Park, on the south western tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. Our beach is a virgin white sand beach and it is among the most remote and beautiful in the country.

Tropcio Latino Lodge has 10 spacious comfortably furnished bungalows, each fronted by a wide individual porch with hammocks and with A/C. The bungalows, designed combining modern lines and comfort with local materials, have luxurious private bathroom with hot water.

We also have newly added our first Casita that is a small house very close to the beach on our properity.

Key Features

    * Beachfront Hotel
    * Amazing Sunsets
    * International Restaurant with Exotic Menu
    * Beautiful Beachfront Pool
    * Secluded Location
    * Message Therapist on-site
    * World Class Surfing
    * Horseback Riding, Sportfishing, & Diving
    * Canopy Tours
    * All Rooms have A/C & Fan
    * Great for Weddings
    * Full Spa
    * Private Yoga Center


Our pool is said to be one of the best in the country. It is a black bottom pool surrounded by exotic tropical plants located right next to the ocean. We also have a spa where you may star gaze and see the Milky Way on the many clear nights in Mal Pais.

Tropico Latino Lodge also has a world class restuarant where we have an international menu including much of the fresh fish of the region.

Byregion.net:

Description
Hotel Tropico Latino is a Luxury Resort located in magical Playa Carmen, Costa Rica, between Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Our resort has 10 spacious and comfortably furnished bungalows with a wide front porch, hammocks, A/C, luxurious private bathrooms with hot water, inground pool, jacuzzi, open air beach front restaurant, the best empty and consistent surfing waves, fishing trips, horseback riding, relaxing massages, and wedding services.

Profile and Credentials
The Hotel Tropico Latino is located at Playa Carmen de Malpais, about 4 KM North of Cabo Blanco Reserve. Malpais is a small fishing village on the west coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. A couple of KM North is Santa Teresa, and further up is Playa Hermosa, a great wild, isolated, sandy and shaded beach.

We have been in operation for 7 years, and have maintained the elegant style of tropical living. We can be proud of the fact that we are the most sought after facilities in this area.

Philosophy and Comments
Pura Vida!!!!

Playa Boa Restaurant
The open air restaurant features fusion cuisine as well as Costa Rican.
Fresh caught local seafood receives pride of place.

Bungalows
10 spacious comfortably furnished bungalows, each fronted by a wide individual porch with hammocks and with A/C. The bungalows, designed combining modern lines and comfort with local materials, have luxurious private bathroom with hot water.

Pool, Jacuzzi, and Gardens
The hotel, set in a wide and peaceful garden, has a large beachside pool and jacuzzi.

Chaise-long and hammocks are scattered between the garden and the beach.


Ticotravel.com
A small cozy hotel located right on the white sandy beach

The lodge is set in a grove of Pochote trees in whose shade lush tropical gardens have been planted. The bungalows, combine modern lines and comfort with local materials.

10 spacious comfortably furnished bungalows, each fronted by a wide individual porch with hammocks and with A/C.
The bungalows, designed combining modern lines and comfort with local materials, have luxurious private bathroom with hot water.

A typical palm thatched "rancho" houses the restaurant which overlooks the beach side swimming pool and Jacuzzi.

The hotel Tropico Latino is located at Santa Teresa de Malpais, about four km north of Cabo Blanco Reserve. Malpais is a small fishing village on the west coast of the Nicoya peninsula. A couple of km north is Santa Teresa and further up Playa Hermosa, a great wild, isolated, sandy and shaded beach.


Comsegmat.com
Tropico Latino Lodge is small, cozy hotel located directly on the beach at Santa Teresa de Malpa´s, 5 kilometers north of Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, on the south western tip of the Nicoya Peninsula.

This virgin, with sand beach is among the most remote and beatifuld in the country. Surfers will enjoy some of Costa Rica`s least crowded and most consistent waves, with miles of empty beach breaks as well as numerous points and reef to choose from.

The lodge, set in a wide and peaceful garden, has a large, beachside pool and a jacuzzi. Our open air restaurant features Italians as well Costa Rican cuising; fresh caught local seafood receives pride of place.

Accommodationis in spacious, comfortably furnished bungalows, each fronted by a wide individual porch with hammocks.

The bungalows, designed combining modern lines and comfort with local materials, have luxurious private bathroom with hot water.

How to get here:

By car: take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera (five departures daily) and drive through Tambor and Cóbano to Playa Santa Teresa, Malpaìs (1 hour 15 min. by car).
By air: daily flights from San José to Tambor Airport (25 min.) Airport pick up available.


Costarica-beachrentals.com:
Playa Carmen Surf Beach, Mal Pais, Costa Rica

Wake up in the morning, grab your board and walk a few steps out to the beach!  Experience some of the most consistant surf in Costa Rica at Playa Carmen Beach directly in front of Tropico Latino Lodge.   Or, turn right, walk a few minutes and surf the Santa Teresa beaches.

Then, have lunch or dinner (or breakfast, if you've surfed early) and relax in the jacuzzi and swimming pool along side the tropical, plam thatched rancho restaurant.  The restaurant features North Italian and local Costa Rican flavors, with specialities preparred from the freshly caught, local seafood. A complete range of cocktails, wine, beer and spirits are available.

Comments about surfing Mal Pais:
"It's a great place to surf any time of the year because we pick up any swell direction.  The general shape of the waves are good and more often than not, peaky.  There's a beach break for lower tides and the other beach is better at higher tide, so you can surf all day.  The overall conditions are good, nice winds, and not a lot of blow out days. "

"The surf ranges from playful long board waves to high performance tubes, prevailing offshore winds, bath temperature water, lush tropical scenery and warm friendly people."


Travelingcostarica.com
Hotel Tropico Latino
Mal Pais Nicoya Costa Rica
Tropico Latino Malpais - Costa rica


A small cozy hotel located right on the white sandy beach, at Santa Teresa de Malpais, Costa Rica.

The Bungalows

10 spacious comfortably furnished bungalows, each fronted by a wide individual porch with hammocks and with A/C. The bungalows, designed combining modern lines and comfort with local materials, have luxurious private bathroom with
hot water. Click below
to see Marta House for rent in Malpais

The Restaurant

Hotel Tropico Latino restaurant "Playa Boa"
The open air restaurant features fusion cuisine as well as costa rican.
Fresh caught local seafood receives pride of place.


The Pool and Garden

The hotel, set in a wide and peaceful garden, has a large beachside pool and jacuzzi.
Chaise-long and hammocks are scattered between the garden and the beach.

Tours and Activities


Surfers will enjoy some of Costa Rica's less crowded and most consistent waves.
Miles of empty beach breaks as well as numerous point and reef to choose from.
The hotel offers surfing facilities, fishing trips, horseback riding, relaxing massages and wedding service.



Hotels-costarica.com:
Hotel Trópico Latino Lodge, Mal Pais, Costa Rica
There is lots of facilities to relax like the beachside swimming pool with Jacuzzi, chaise-longs and the many hammocks scattered between the garden and the beach.

The Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bar is open all day and surfers can enjoy some of Costa Rica's less crowded and most consistent waves a few steps away from Tropico Latino Lodge. After an active day you can order a relaxing massage.
 
10 spacious comfortably furnished bungalows, each fronted by a wide individual porch with hammocks. The bungalows, designed combining modern lines and comfort with local materials, have luxurious private bathroom with hot water, A/C and internet connection.
 

 

"Rates, Reservations and Contact Info below" 

Hotel Surf The Place - Mal Pai, Costa Rica.

We went here not knowing what to expect as there is little to no information other than the property's own website. Based on that alone we chose to stay here for four nights- June 26- June 29. We are glad we did.
The location is great, just left of the cross road entering MP/ST about 1/2 mile. The grounds are very attractive, the pool is perfect, the rooms, even the least expensive, were more than adequate.
The best part to our stay was meeting the people that run it, especially Antonio, a jack of all trades. We went fishing, he created a gourmet meal. This included running to the market for fabulous side dishes he put together from scratch! We wanted to get surfing lessons, he instructs. Anything and everything we asked for he was more than accommodating--and pleasantly so! The same can be said for the others, we just interacted more with Antonio, as he was always around.
I don't know how this place has gone unnoticed for so long but I highly recommend this property.