Casa Azul is located right on the beach -- you pass through the pool area and a beautifully maintained lawn in the back yard, and you are right on the beach. The beach is great for surfing -- i took most of my lessons (begginer) there, and also watched experienced surfers come out and enjoy the ocean. There are three... more
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Zopilote Surfcamp
Aug 30, 2008
I recently attended the Zopilote surf camp for the second time. It is an AMAZING place -obviously… that’s why I went back and didn’t want to leave! Location is perfect. You get to be out of the main surf towns while still able to connect to “the rest of the world” if you want to in Santa Teresa. The house... more
Vista De Olas
Aug 28, 2008
Vista De Olas is neither a Hotel nor a Spa. It is a family's home with 2 bungalows/guest houses (3 more being built or refurbished). It's an amazing setting but they shouldn't sell it as a hotel and spa. From the time we arrived until the time we left, we didn’t want to be around except for a morning swim... more
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