Residents of the Nicoya Peninsula tend to live longer than almost anywhere in the world. Given the lack of top-flight medical facilities until recently, this appears to be an achievement based on lifestyle, diet, air and water quality and a commitment to family.
Our most notable beaches on the Pacific side of the peninsula include: Playa Carmen – located at the crossroads of Santa Teresa and Mal Pais, this is one of the areas most popular surf beaches.
Within the multifaceted marvel that is Costa Rica, lies the halcyon surfing hamlet of Santa Teresa. Bestowed with the virtue of remoteness, the area has developed at a slower, more measured pace, spared the inundation of high rises.
