Malpais
Costa Rica · Provincia de PuntarenasCR
Malpais is a town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica which began as a fishing and cattle-farming village, and has become popular among surfers and adventure travelers around the world. in 2006, Forbes Magazine voted the beaches of Malpais and neighboring Santa Teresa as "One of the ten most beautiful in the world."
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 9.650, -85.067
- Timezone
- America/Costa_Rica
Overview of Malpais
Travellers heading to Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica will find Malpais, a place. Plan around water sports, culture and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Malpais
Water Sports in Malpais
(6)Water Sports in Malpais covers Bodyboard, Diving, Scuba Diving, Surf and Swimming. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Malpais.
Culture in Malpais
(3)Culture in Malpais covers Castles, Docks and Fountains. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Malpais's own activity tags.
Nature in Malpais
(3)Malpais records Beaches, Desert and Islands under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Malpais is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Malpais
(3)For nightlife, expect Clubs, Music and Nightlife. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Malpais.
Adventure in Malpais
(1)Under adventure, Malpais is tagged with Climbing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Malpais.
Family in Malpais
(1)For family, expect Playgrounds. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Malpais's own activity tags.
More to do in Malpais
(1)The other activities shortlist for Malpais: Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Malpais is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Malpais
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Malpais stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Malpais are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Provincia de Puntarenas. Time zone: America/Costa_Rica.
Similar destinations
Places near Malpais that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malpais known for?
- Malpais, in Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica, is best known for water sports, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Malpais?
- Recorded activities in Malpais include Bodyboard, Diving, Scuba Diving, Surf and Swimming. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Malpais?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Malpais stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Malpais located?
- Malpais is located in Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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