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Playa Santa Teresa: Traveler Reviews

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
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Spokane, Washington, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“We Loved It”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

The beach was beautiful. Warm water and clean, white sand. Beautiful sunsets every night. Long stretches for walking. The town was fun too. Everyone we had contact with was nice. Lots of great places to eat. We loved the atmosphere and will be back next year. It was pretty dusty on the main road, but we got used to that and really loved our time here. After reading reviews before we got there warning of crime, we were a little concerned, but we had no trouble. We were careful to never leave anything unattended on the beach or in our vehicle and used our safe in our room. We were fortunate to have a great place to stay that was secure and didn't worry at all.

Visited January 2013
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Los Angeles, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Love it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

The one of the best and lest pure places on hearth .
So relax , chill place real diamond.
It's is beautiful and the beaches are amazing ,grate food and nice people if you want to live in haven Santa Teresa is the place .

Visited January 2013
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Go for the beaches”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

At first I was put off by Santa Teresa...the noise, the dust, the unattractive and sprawling road. But then I went to the beach at sunset and I decided it was a wonderful place. The food is amazing...so many good places to try. I am a non-surfer so I probably don't appreciate this place as much as true surfers do, but I did end up having a wonderful time.

Note: I went in mid-January and there were hundreds of tan, skinny, perfect Argentinian/Brazilian girls on spring break. Be forewarned, honeymooners. Butts, everywhere. Self-esteem, lowered. Tans, plentiful.

Visited January 2013
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

We spent the day at this beach, rented surf boards and enjoyed the sun set. It was a wonderful beach, spacious, nice waves, nothing to crazy. The area was very cute, lots of restaurants nearby to grab a bite to eat at the end of the day.

Visited January 2013
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“Wonderful town to get away....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

Santa Teresa is a get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Beautiful beaches, wonderful food, and a delightful people who are pleasant and kind.

Visited January 2013
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