Coffee, waves, a long walk at low tide and a sunset to finish. This is how we would spend a day here.
6am. Coffee at home
Costa Rica is famous for its coffee, so start the day slow. Most hotels and Airbnbs have a traditional coffee maker in the room. Buy beans at a local cafe or the supermarket and make a cup before the heat comes in.
Morning surf
Pick your spot on the coast and get in early, before the sun and the wind pick up.
9.30am. Breakfast at El Patio
Rinse off the salt and head to El Patio. The gallo pinto and the breakfast burritos are our favourites.
Low tide. La Lora to Hermosa
Time it with low tide and walk the beach from La Lora towards Hermosa. Stop at the tide pools along the way and look out for Peñón, the big rock. Just before Hermosa there is a large pool where you can snorkel.
Afternoon. Río Lajas and Indígena Café
Drive towards Cabuya for a dip in Río Lajas and walk up to the waterfall. Then stop at Indígena Café for Costa Rican coffee and desserts made with Costa Rican-grown cacao.
Sunset
Atardecer, Manzanillo
Drive north past Hermosa for a quiet sunset.
Trópico Latino, Santa Teresa
Right in town, on the beach.
Horizon, 5pm
Sunset yin and sound bath. Sarah's favourite class.
Come surf with us in Santa Teresa.
Small groups, local coaches, and Surf & Stay weeks at The Baya House.
