01Sleeps 2Main bedroom
- Bed
- Queen · linen-dressed
- Bath
- En-suite
Your Stay · Group Trip
Six guests.One long table.
Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a kitchen built for cooking together, a long wooden table on the deck that holds the dinner that doesn't end. Sound system to the loungers, private road, your villa for the week. We coordinate the ATV fleet, the chef night, the Tortuga charter, and the table for six at Katana before you land.
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Built for the friend group
A villathat holds the whole trip.
Santa Teresa is built for the group trips that aren't resort weekends — friend reunions, bachelorettes, milestone birthdays, founder retreats, post-wedding wind-downs. Casa Calyx sleeps six across three bedrooms with two queen-style rooms and a third that runs as a workspace or fourth bed. The chef-designed kitchen opens wide to the Pacific so cooking for six is a dinner party, not a chore.
The long table on the deck holds the lunch that runs into sunset. The pool stays open until the cicadas go quiet. Below — how the six of you sleep, the six moments that hold the week, a seven-day arc from arrival to send-off, the moving parts we coordinate, and the addresses you'll need by name.
“Everyone has a job in the kitchen.”
- Capacity
- Sleeps 6
- Long table
- Seats 6 outside
- ATV fleet
- Two for six
- Lead time
- Book 8–12 weeks
3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 2.5 baths. Best for 4–6 adults.
Custom wood, rattan pendant overhead, sound system Bluetooth-paired.
One in front, one to follow. Michael Streik delivers with helmets and board strap.
Group dates are the hardest to align. Hold the dates once you have them.
Where the six of you sleep
Three bedrooms.Four beds. Two and a half baths.
The configuration that works for two couples and a single. Or three couples — one in the office bedroom on the single plus pull-out. Each en-suite is private; the half-bath is off the living room for the office bedroom.
- 01Sleeps 2
02Sleeps 2Coral bedroom
- Bed
- Queen · sunlit
- Bath
- En-suite
03Sleeps 1–2Office bedroom
- Bed
- Single + wide desk
- Bath
- Half-bath shared
Total · 6 guests · 4 beds · 2.5 baths · Ages 10+ only
The configuration checks out
Lock the dates.Align the schedules after.
Group dates are the hardest to align — once you have a window the group agrees on, hold it. We'll line up the ATV fleet, the chef night, the table at Katana, and the Tortuga charter after you've booked.
What the week feels like
Six moments.
The shape of a group week at Casa Calyx — arrival dinner at the table, mornings in the open kitchen, pool afternoons, the boat day, the chef night, the group sunset. Pin these before you book.
Arrival night. The first dinner.
Night 1 · the table
Everyone has a job in the kitchen.
Mornings · the kitchen
The pool, all afternoon.
Day 2 · the pool
Tortuga at 7am.
Day 3 · the boat
Chef under the rattan.
Night 5 · the deck
The group sunset.
Sunset · the beach
The five moments that hold the week.
The arc
Seven days.Arrival to send-off.
Hover or tap a day to see where you'll be. Skip what doesn't fit your crew — most groups do the boat day, the chef night, the ATV adventure, and one big night out. The rest happens at the long table.
Night 1
Arrive & cook
Self check-in. Groceries pre-stocked (we arrange — send the list). Open every door, start the music, dinner at the long table. Tequila on the deck. Asleep when you want.
Day 2
Pool day
Slow morning. Late breakfast in the kitchen. Pool day — floats, music, lunch in the water. Walk down to Playa Carmen for the sunset. Easy dinner at Amici or pizzas in.
Day 3
Tortuga Island
7am pickup from the villa. Snorkel two reefs, lunch on the sand at Tortuga Island, dolphins on the run back. Back at the villa by 4pm for the pool nap.
Night 3
Sushi + dancing
Table for six at Katana — we hold it on request. Move to La Pasión (Tuesday) or Tikiliano DOPO CENA (Saturday) for the dance floor. Pantera taxi home.
Day 5
ATV adventure
Two ATVs at the gate. Ride east to Montezuma waterfalls. Lower-tier swim. Long lunch at Playa de los Artistas (Thu–Sun, book ahead). Sunset ride back.
Night 6
Private chef night
Chef arrives at 5pm, cooks four courses in your kitchen, serves on the deck under the rattan. Hand off the music; pour something good. The dinner you don't move from until 1am.
Day 7
Sunset send-off
Final pool session. Dinner at Brukas for the cliff sunset, or Convivio for the proper send-off. Pack on the deck. Final tequila. Self check-out — leave in waves.
Night 1
Arrive & cook
Extras
What we coordinate.
The moving parts of a group trip. Mention any of these in your inquiry, or message Mariel through Airbnb after booking — we'll line it up before you land.
$30–80 / day
ATV Rental
Most guests get one. Easiest way to move.
We coordinate with Michael Streik — trusted local. ATV waiting at the villa on arrival; daily and weekly rates. Bring a bandana and goggles.
From $30 / person
Airport Shuttle
SJO or Tambor → the lockbox.
Private SUV from San José ($280–350, ~5 hours) or shared shuttle from Tambor's small airport ($30 pp, ~45 min). We book it for you.
$10 / load
Laundry
Per-load, picked up and returned.
We handle laundry on request — drop a bag, get it back same- or next-day, clean and folded.
Add at booking
Mid-Stay Cleaning
Twice-weekly housekeeping option.
Standard cleaning is included. Add a second or third visit per week for longer stays or larger groups.
From $80 / person
Private Chef · In-Villa Dinner
Chef-cooked dinner, served on the deck.
We coordinate a local chef to come to the villa, shop the market, cook a multi-course dinner, serve on the deck. The honeymoon-night dinner.
Request any of these in your booking inquiry or via Airbnb message after you reserve.
A note from a bachelorette week
“We rented two ATVs, hired the chef for night four, sent six of us to Tortuga, and ate every other dinner at the long table. The house held all of it.”
— Bachelorette trip, six guests, January 2026
Tables for six
Where six of youactually fit.
Katana holds a table for six if you ask. Convivio for the anniversary-night caliber. Amici for the easy big-group Italian. Rocamar when you want feet in the sand.
Hold a table · book aheadAsian fusion · string-lit patio
Katana Sushi
Often cited as the single best meal in town — unique pad thai, fresh sushi, gyoza, butter chicken on a lush outdoor patio. The same caliber as Koji's at a friendlier price.
TipReservations a week out in dry season. Get the chef's choice nigiri.
Operator site →
Anniversary-night caliberModern minimalist · bohemian twist
Convivio
The newer upscale spot — gourmet plates, attentive service, the dinner you save for an anniversary night. Best food + service in town according to many guests.
TipSit at the bar if you can't get a table; the chef's special menu changes weekly.
Instagram →
Chef's counter for 6Omakase · the splurge sushi
Koji's
The most upscale sushi in town, omakase available, raw bar that doesn't miss. Worth the reservation in season.
Operator site →
Easy big-group ItalianItalian · family-friendly
Amici
Wood-fired pizza and pasta — the consistent Italian. Kids welcome, big group-friendly.
Operator site →
DJ + mezze plattersIsraeli · classy beach with DJs
Uma
Beach-vibes Israeli food with a DJ most nights. Shakshuka all day, mezze platters, mojitos that arrive in pint glasses.
TipFriday + Saturday have the strongest DJ programming.
Instagram →
Feet in the sandBeachfront · best on Sundays
Rocamar
Casual beachfront, sandals only. Ceviche, fish tacos, ice-cold beer. Sundays have the best vibes — go for sunset.
TipSunday evenings: arrive by 4pm to claim the front tables.
Hold a table · book aheadAsian fusion · string-lit patio
Katana Sushi
Often cited as the single best meal in town — unique pad thai, fresh sushi, gyoza, butter chicken on a lush outdoor patio. The same caliber as Koji's at a friendlier price.
TipReservations a week out in dry season. Get the chef's choice nigiri.
Operator site →
Anniversary-night caliberModern minimalist · bohemian twist
Convivio
The newer upscale spot — gourmet plates, attentive service, the dinner you save for an anniversary night. Best food + service in town according to many guests.
TipSit at the bar if you can't get a table; the chef's special menu changes weekly.
Instagram →
Chef's counter for 6Omakase · the splurge sushi
Koji's
The most upscale sushi in town, omakase available, raw bar that doesn't miss. Worth the reservation in season.
Operator site →
Easy big-group ItalianItalian · family-friendly
Amici
Wood-fired pizza and pasta — the consistent Italian. Kids welcome, big group-friendly.
Operator site →
DJ + mezze plattersIsraeli · classy beach with DJs
Uma
Beach-vibes Israeli food with a DJ most nights. Shakshuka all day, mezze platters, mojitos that arrive in pint glasses.
TipFriday + Saturday have the strongest DJ programming.
Instagram →
Feet in the sandBeachfront · best on Sundays
Rocamar
Casual beachfront, sandals only. Ceviche, fish tacos, ice-cold beer. Sundays have the best vibes — go for sunset.
TipSunday evenings: arrive by 4pm to claim the front tables.
Hold a table · book aheadAsian fusion · string-lit patio
Katana Sushi
Often cited as the single best meal in town — unique pad thai, fresh sushi, gyoza, butter chicken on a lush outdoor patio. The same caliber as Koji's at a friendlier price.
TipReservations a week out in dry season. Get the chef's choice nigiri.
Operator site →
Anniversary-night caliberModern minimalist · bohemian twist
Convivio
The newer upscale spot — gourmet plates, attentive service, the dinner you save for an anniversary night. Best food + service in town according to many guests.
TipSit at the bar if you can't get a table; the chef's special menu changes weekly.
Instagram →
Chef's counter for 6Omakase · the splurge sushi
Koji's
The most upscale sushi in town, omakase available, raw bar that doesn't miss. Worth the reservation in season.
Operator site →
Easy big-group ItalianItalian · family-friendly
Amici
Wood-fired pizza and pasta — the consistent Italian. Kids welcome, big group-friendly.
Operator site →
DJ + mezze plattersIsraeli · classy beach with DJs
Uma
Beach-vibes Israeli food with a DJ most nights. Shakshuka all day, mezze platters, mojitos that arrive in pint glasses.
TipFriday + Saturday have the strongest DJ programming.
Instagram →
Feet in the sandBeachfront · best on Sundays
Rocamar
Casual beachfront, sandals only. Ceviche, fish tacos, ice-cold beer. Sundays have the best vibes — go for sunset.
TipSunday evenings: arrive by 4pm to claim the front tables.
Group days
What six of youcan do together.
Tortuga boat morning. Two-ATV ride to Montezuma. Sunset horseback ride down the surf line. New-moon bioluminescence charter. The headline activities, all bookable for six.
Boat for the whole groupHalf-day · snorkel · lunch on a beach
Tortuga Island Boat Tour
Tortuga Island sits an hour off the Nicoya coast — two postcard beaches, a coral reef worth a mask, and water clear enough you'll stay in for hours. Full-day tours from Santa Teresa include the boat ride, two snorkel stops, lunch on the sand, and the run back through pods of dolphins (and humpback whales in season). The most reliable operator is Zuma Tours; departure is from Tambor with a 7am pickup at the villa.
TipWhale season runs July through October — ask for a captain who slows down for them.
Operator site →
Two ATVs for sixSelf-drive · dirt roads · waterfalls
ATV Adventure
The ATV is the single best decision a Santa Teresa week makes. Once you've got one at the villa, the coast unlocks — Hermosa for the longboard wave, Mal País for the tide pools, the back roads for waterfalls and beaches you wouldn't find on foot. Rentals run by the day or week; we arrange a Michael Streik ATV to be at the gate when you arrive. The dirt road from town to the villa is dusty in dry season — bandana and goggles help.
TipRenting for the full stay is almost always cheaper than rebooking taxis. Helmets are included.
New-moon night charterNight · new moon only · glowing water
Bioluminescence Tour
On moonless nights in the Gulf of Nicoya, plankton light up around any movement — drag a hand through the water and it glows blue-green; jump in and your whole body lights up. The tour leaves Santa Teresa around sunset, runs a small boat into a sheltered bay after dark, and returns by 9pm. It is the most surreal hour you'll spend in Costa Rica, and only possible a few nights a month.
TipBook around the new moon for the strongest effect — within three days either side.
Operator site →
ATV day east45-min east · three-tiered hike
Montezuma Waterfalls
Forty-five minutes east of Santa Teresa, the Montezuma waterfalls are the best free swimming holes on the Nicoya peninsula — a three-tiered cascade that drops through rainforest into a deep, swimmable pool. The lower tier is a 15-minute walk from town; sandals with grip help on the slick rocks. Strong swimmers hike to the middle pool for a 7-meter jump from a worn-smooth ledge. The upper tier is for experienced climbers only — fatalities have happened.
TipPair the morning with lunch at Playa de los Artistas a few minutes back toward the village (Thu–Sun only).
Golden hour rideOn the beach · golden hour
Sunset Horseback Ride
Sunset beach horseback rides leave the southern end of Playa Santa Teresa about 90 minutes before the sun drops — local outfitters lead small groups along the surf line as the sky turns. Most rides last 90 minutes; the horses know the route by heart. No experience required, but long pants, a hat, and reef-safe sunscreen all help. Year-round, but the dry season has the most reliable golden hour.
TipBook day-of by 2pm. Three operators work the south end — ask us which we trust this season.
Deserted beach dayBeach day · 45min toward Tambor
Coco Lito
Forty-five minutes north toward Tambor on a dirt road that gets quieter every kilometer, Coco Lito is the deserted-beach day Costa Rica owes you. White sand, mangroves at the north end, almost no one — even in dry season you'll share it with a handful of locals. There's nothing to buy on the beach, so pack lunch, water, and shade. An ATV or 4WD handles the road.
TipTime the visit around mid tide — high tide eats most of the sand.
Boat for the whole groupHalf-day · snorkel · lunch on a beach
Tortuga Island Boat Tour
Tortuga Island sits an hour off the Nicoya coast — two postcard beaches, a coral reef worth a mask, and water clear enough you'll stay in for hours. Full-day tours from Santa Teresa include the boat ride, two snorkel stops, lunch on the sand, and the run back through pods of dolphins (and humpback whales in season). The most reliable operator is Zuma Tours; departure is from Tambor with a 7am pickup at the villa.
TipWhale season runs July through October — ask for a captain who slows down for them.
Operator site →
Two ATVs for sixSelf-drive · dirt roads · waterfalls
ATV Adventure
The ATV is the single best decision a Santa Teresa week makes. Once you've got one at the villa, the coast unlocks — Hermosa for the longboard wave, Mal País for the tide pools, the back roads for waterfalls and beaches you wouldn't find on foot. Rentals run by the day or week; we arrange a Michael Streik ATV to be at the gate when you arrive. The dirt road from town to the villa is dusty in dry season — bandana and goggles help.
TipRenting for the full stay is almost always cheaper than rebooking taxis. Helmets are included.
New-moon night charterNight · new moon only · glowing water
Bioluminescence Tour
On moonless nights in the Gulf of Nicoya, plankton light up around any movement — drag a hand through the water and it glows blue-green; jump in and your whole body lights up. The tour leaves Santa Teresa around sunset, runs a small boat into a sheltered bay after dark, and returns by 9pm. It is the most surreal hour you'll spend in Costa Rica, and only possible a few nights a month.
TipBook around the new moon for the strongest effect — within three days either side.
Operator site →
ATV day east45-min east · three-tiered hike
Montezuma Waterfalls
Forty-five minutes east of Santa Teresa, the Montezuma waterfalls are the best free swimming holes on the Nicoya peninsula — a three-tiered cascade that drops through rainforest into a deep, swimmable pool. The lower tier is a 15-minute walk from town; sandals with grip help on the slick rocks. Strong swimmers hike to the middle pool for a 7-meter jump from a worn-smooth ledge. The upper tier is for experienced climbers only — fatalities have happened.
TipPair the morning with lunch at Playa de los Artistas a few minutes back toward the village (Thu–Sun only).
Golden hour rideOn the beach · golden hour
Sunset Horseback Ride
Sunset beach horseback rides leave the southern end of Playa Santa Teresa about 90 minutes before the sun drops — local outfitters lead small groups along the surf line as the sky turns. Most rides last 90 minutes; the horses know the route by heart. No experience required, but long pants, a hat, and reef-safe sunscreen all help. Year-round, but the dry season has the most reliable golden hour.
TipBook day-of by 2pm. Three operators work the south end — ask us which we trust this season.
Deserted beach dayBeach day · 45min toward Tambor
Coco Lito
Forty-five minutes north toward Tambor on a dirt road that gets quieter every kilometer, Coco Lito is the deserted-beach day Costa Rica owes you. White sand, mangroves at the north end, almost no one — even in dry season you'll share it with a handful of locals. There's nothing to buy on the beach, so pack lunch, water, and shade. An ATV or 4WD handles the road.
TipTime the visit around mid tide — high tide eats most of the sand.
Boat for the whole groupHalf-day · snorkel · lunch on a beach
Tortuga Island Boat Tour
Tortuga Island sits an hour off the Nicoya coast — two postcard beaches, a coral reef worth a mask, and water clear enough you'll stay in for hours. Full-day tours from Santa Teresa include the boat ride, two snorkel stops, lunch on the sand, and the run back through pods of dolphins (and humpback whales in season). The most reliable operator is Zuma Tours; departure is from Tambor with a 7am pickup at the villa.
TipWhale season runs July through October — ask for a captain who slows down for them.
Operator site →
Two ATVs for sixSelf-drive · dirt roads · waterfalls
ATV Adventure
The ATV is the single best decision a Santa Teresa week makes. Once you've got one at the villa, the coast unlocks — Hermosa for the longboard wave, Mal País for the tide pools, the back roads for waterfalls and beaches you wouldn't find on foot. Rentals run by the day or week; we arrange a Michael Streik ATV to be at the gate when you arrive. The dirt road from town to the villa is dusty in dry season — bandana and goggles help.
TipRenting for the full stay is almost always cheaper than rebooking taxis. Helmets are included.
New-moon night charterNight · new moon only · glowing water
Bioluminescence Tour
On moonless nights in the Gulf of Nicoya, plankton light up around any movement — drag a hand through the water and it glows blue-green; jump in and your whole body lights up. The tour leaves Santa Teresa around sunset, runs a small boat into a sheltered bay after dark, and returns by 9pm. It is the most surreal hour you'll spend in Costa Rica, and only possible a few nights a month.
TipBook around the new moon for the strongest effect — within three days either side.
Operator site →
ATV day east45-min east · three-tiered hike
Montezuma Waterfalls
Forty-five minutes east of Santa Teresa, the Montezuma waterfalls are the best free swimming holes on the Nicoya peninsula — a three-tiered cascade that drops through rainforest into a deep, swimmable pool. The lower tier is a 15-minute walk from town; sandals with grip help on the slick rocks. Strong swimmers hike to the middle pool for a 7-meter jump from a worn-smooth ledge. The upper tier is for experienced climbers only — fatalities have happened.
TipPair the morning with lunch at Playa de los Artistas a few minutes back toward the village (Thu–Sun only).
Golden hour rideOn the beach · golden hour
Sunset Horseback Ride
Sunset beach horseback rides leave the southern end of Playa Santa Teresa about 90 minutes before the sun drops — local outfitters lead small groups along the surf line as the sky turns. Most rides last 90 minutes; the horses know the route by heart. No experience required, but long pants, a hat, and reef-safe sunscreen all help. Year-round, but the dry season has the most reliable golden hour.
TipBook day-of by 2pm. Three operators work the south end — ask us which we trust this season.
Deserted beach dayBeach day · 45min toward Tambor
Coco Lito
Forty-five minutes north toward Tambor on a dirt road that gets quieter every kilometer, Coco Lito is the deserted-beach day Costa Rica owes you. White sand, mangroves at the north end, almost no one — even in dry season you'll share it with a handful of locals. There's nothing to buy on the beach, so pack lunch, water, and shade. An ATV or 4WD handles the road.
TipTime the visit around mid tide — high tide eats most of the sand.
Nights out together
Where the groupgoes dancing.
La Pasión Tuesday. Banana Beach Wednesday DJ. Somos Thursday party. Tikiliano Saturday open-air. Pick the night that matches whoever's organizing, and Pantera taxis the rest of the group home.
Tuesday own itSpeakeasy-club · Tuesdays own it
La Pasión
The serious nightlife address in Santa Teresa — a low-lit cocktail bar that bleeds into a dance floor after midnight. Natural wines and mezcal cocktails until eleven, then a DJ booth that pulls a Tuesday crowd that comes specifically for it. Friday and Saturday are also busy; Tuesday is the local-favorite cult night.
TipTuesday after 11pm. The room doesn't fill until midnight — eat dinner first.
Operator site →
Thursday partyThursdays own it · biggest party in town
Somos
Thursday nights at Somos are the biggest party of the week in Santa Teresa — the boutique hotel and cafe campus that runs as a workspace by day turns into a packed dance floor under hanging lanterns, glow sticks in the crowd, a DJ booth that holds the room until 2am. Locals, expats, surf-school instructors, the whole town. Saturday nights are the runner-up. The conversion from cafe to club is the magic.
TipThursday after 9pm. Eat dinner first — the kitchen slows once the music starts. Saturdays for the second-best night.
Operator site →
Wed DJ + sunsetDay-into-night · DJs midweek
Banana Beach
The headline beach club in Santa Teresa — daybed loungers, oceanfront drinks, and DJ sets that take over from sunset. Wednesday is the cult midweek night with a name DJ; Saturdays draw the bigger weekend crowd. The kitchen runs ceviche and tropical cocktails all afternoon, so the day-into-evening transition is the move.
TipWednesdays for the music, Sundays for the slow day-into-sunset.
Saturday open-air DJOpen-air tiki · DJ & dancing
Tikiliano Lounge & Cocktail Bar
Open-air tiki lounge with a packed cocktail bar and a DJ booth that takes over Saturday nights — DOPO CENA electronic sessions are the cult booking. Tropical decor, tiki masks, the kind of palm-frond-and-string-lights ambience that defines Santa Teresa nightlife. Quieter weeknights, full house on weekends.
TipSaturday for the DOPO CENA electronic sets. Cocktail menu's strong year-round.
Instagram →
Ridge bar at duskBar-club · ridge views
Terezza
Bar-club hybrid perched on the ridge above Mal País, with cocktails on a terrace that catches the Pacific sunset and a small dance floor once the sun's down. Less hectic than La Pasión with views you can't get from town. The early-evening sunset window is the sweet spot.
TipArrive by 6pm for the sunset table — they hold the front row for whoever shows up first.
Cliff pool sundownCliff pool · day-to-sunset
Hotel Vista de Olas
A daytime spot that earns a sunset visit — an infinity pool perched on the cliff above Mal País with drinks all afternoon and the kitchen running through dusk. More day hang than night hang, but the sunset cocktail window catches the same Pacific view La Pasión guests miss.
TipArrive by 4pm for a poolside chair. The seafood ceviche is the dish.
Tuesday own itSpeakeasy-club · Tuesdays own it
La Pasión
The serious nightlife address in Santa Teresa — a low-lit cocktail bar that bleeds into a dance floor after midnight. Natural wines and mezcal cocktails until eleven, then a DJ booth that pulls a Tuesday crowd that comes specifically for it. Friday and Saturday are also busy; Tuesday is the local-favorite cult night.
TipTuesday after 11pm. The room doesn't fill until midnight — eat dinner first.
Operator site →
Thursday partyThursdays own it · biggest party in town
Somos
Thursday nights at Somos are the biggest party of the week in Santa Teresa — the boutique hotel and cafe campus that runs as a workspace by day turns into a packed dance floor under hanging lanterns, glow sticks in the crowd, a DJ booth that holds the room until 2am. Locals, expats, surf-school instructors, the whole town. Saturday nights are the runner-up. The conversion from cafe to club is the magic.
TipThursday after 9pm. Eat dinner first — the kitchen slows once the music starts. Saturdays for the second-best night.
Operator site →
Wed DJ + sunsetDay-into-night · DJs midweek
Banana Beach
The headline beach club in Santa Teresa — daybed loungers, oceanfront drinks, and DJ sets that take over from sunset. Wednesday is the cult midweek night with a name DJ; Saturdays draw the bigger weekend crowd. The kitchen runs ceviche and tropical cocktails all afternoon, so the day-into-evening transition is the move.
TipWednesdays for the music, Sundays for the slow day-into-sunset.
Saturday open-air DJOpen-air tiki · DJ & dancing
Tikiliano Lounge & Cocktail Bar
Open-air tiki lounge with a packed cocktail bar and a DJ booth that takes over Saturday nights — DOPO CENA electronic sessions are the cult booking. Tropical decor, tiki masks, the kind of palm-frond-and-string-lights ambience that defines Santa Teresa nightlife. Quieter weeknights, full house on weekends.
TipSaturday for the DOPO CENA electronic sets. Cocktail menu's strong year-round.
Instagram →
Ridge bar at duskBar-club · ridge views
Terezza
Bar-club hybrid perched on the ridge above Mal País, with cocktails on a terrace that catches the Pacific sunset and a small dance floor once the sun's down. Less hectic than La Pasión with views you can't get from town. The early-evening sunset window is the sweet spot.
TipArrive by 6pm for the sunset table — they hold the front row for whoever shows up first.
Cliff pool sundownCliff pool · day-to-sunset
Hotel Vista de Olas
A daytime spot that earns a sunset visit — an infinity pool perched on the cliff above Mal País with drinks all afternoon and the kitchen running through dusk. More day hang than night hang, but the sunset cocktail window catches the same Pacific view La Pasión guests miss.
TipArrive by 4pm for a poolside chair. The seafood ceviche is the dish.
Tuesday own itSpeakeasy-club · Tuesdays own it
La Pasión
The serious nightlife address in Santa Teresa — a low-lit cocktail bar that bleeds into a dance floor after midnight. Natural wines and mezcal cocktails until eleven, then a DJ booth that pulls a Tuesday crowd that comes specifically for it. Friday and Saturday are also busy; Tuesday is the local-favorite cult night.
TipTuesday after 11pm. The room doesn't fill until midnight — eat dinner first.
Operator site →
Thursday partyThursdays own it · biggest party in town
Somos
Thursday nights at Somos are the biggest party of the week in Santa Teresa — the boutique hotel and cafe campus that runs as a workspace by day turns into a packed dance floor under hanging lanterns, glow sticks in the crowd, a DJ booth that holds the room until 2am. Locals, expats, surf-school instructors, the whole town. Saturday nights are the runner-up. The conversion from cafe to club is the magic.
TipThursday after 9pm. Eat dinner first — the kitchen slows once the music starts. Saturdays for the second-best night.
Operator site →
Wed DJ + sunsetDay-into-night · DJs midweek
Banana Beach
The headline beach club in Santa Teresa — daybed loungers, oceanfront drinks, and DJ sets that take over from sunset. Wednesday is the cult midweek night with a name DJ; Saturdays draw the bigger weekend crowd. The kitchen runs ceviche and tropical cocktails all afternoon, so the day-into-evening transition is the move.
TipWednesdays for the music, Sundays for the slow day-into-sunset.
Saturday open-air DJOpen-air tiki · DJ & dancing
Tikiliano Lounge & Cocktail Bar
Open-air tiki lounge with a packed cocktail bar and a DJ booth that takes over Saturday nights — DOPO CENA electronic sessions are the cult booking. Tropical decor, tiki masks, the kind of palm-frond-and-string-lights ambience that defines Santa Teresa nightlife. Quieter weeknights, full house on weekends.
TipSaturday for the DOPO CENA electronic sets. Cocktail menu's strong year-round.
Instagram →
Ridge bar at duskBar-club · ridge views
Terezza
Bar-club hybrid perched on the ridge above Mal País, with cocktails on a terrace that catches the Pacific sunset and a small dance floor once the sun's down. Less hectic than La Pasión with views you can't get from town. The early-evening sunset window is the sweet spot.
TipArrive by 6pm for the sunset table — they hold the front row for whoever shows up first.
Cliff pool sundownCliff pool · day-to-sunset
Hotel Vista de Olas
A daytime spot that earns a sunset visit — an infinity pool perched on the cliff above Mal País with drinks all afternoon and the kitchen running through dusk. More day hang than night hang, but the sunset cocktail window catches the same Pacific view La Pasión guests miss.
TipArrive by 4pm for a poolside chair. The seafood ceviche is the dish.
Recovery & reset
After the big night.Or the down-day.
re:center cold-plunge circuit is the hangover cure. Somos cedar-sauna campus for the slow day. Blue Mist Spa for group massage. Pranamar at sunrise if anyone's up for it.
Hangover-cure circuitMost advanced recovery on the peninsula
re:center Wellness Club
The most advanced recovery space in Nicoya — a jungle-immersed wellness club with PEMF therapy, infrared saunas, dry sauna, dual cold plunges, red light therapy, professional compression, vibrating platforms, and a 24/7 gym. Day passes ($60–80) include a class plus everything; weekly and monthly memberships available. Yin yoga with Amelina and Elemental Reset (breathwork + sauna + plunge) with Ati are the signature classes.
TipCommunity Sauna nightly at 6pm by reservation. Book the daily HRV test to track your week.
Operator site →
Cedar sauna campusOpen-air gym · sauna · cold plunge
Somos · Gym & Sauna
The Somos wellness circuit — an open-air timber-frame gym with weights and functional kit, cedar sauna, cold plunge, and sweat house all on one campus. Pair a morning workout with breakfast in the garden cafe; day passes available for non-guests.
TipDay pass + cafe combo is the move. Most regulars come for a 7am session before the heat sets in.
Operator site →
Group massageSpa treatments · jungle setting
Blue Mist Spa & Wellness
The spa side of Blue Mist, the adults-only boutique hotel 12 minutes north at Playa Hermosa. Massage, facials, sound healing, and a yoga sanctuary in the bamboo shala. Smaller and quieter than the in-town options — book a half-day around a Hermosa surf morning.
TipBook in advance — the property is small and slots fill in dry season.
Operator site →
Sauna + ice bathFunctional training · sauna · ice bath
Activo Fitness Center
The most established fitness center in town — functional training, Pilates, group classes, plus a sauna and ice-bath circuit on-site. The closest one-stop fitness + recovery facility in Santa Teresa. Day passes get you the full circuit. Open Mon–Sat 6am–9pm, Sun 6am–noon.
TipThe mobility class hits different after three days of surf. Day pass also gets you the sauna + plunge.
Operator site →
Sunrise yogaBeachfront shala · sunrise/sunset
Pranamar Yoga Shala
The most-photographed shala in Santa Teresa, perched at beach level on the north end of Playa Santa Teresa. Daily Shakti, Vinyasa, and Slow Flow classes; sunrise practices catch the offshore mornings and an empty beach. Drop-ins $20, class packs available.
TipSunrise classes are the move — get there 10 minutes early. Bring your own mat.
Operator site →
Natural cold dipLow tide · water shoes · free
Mal País Tide Pools
Just south of Santa Teresa, where the coast turns from sand into volcanic rock, the Mal País tide pools fill with starfish, sea urchins, hermit crabs, and tropical fish trapped by the receding ocean. Time it within an hour of low tide — the morning low works best in dry season when the sun catches the water. Bring water shoes (the rocks are sharp), a mask if you want to look closely, and pair with a Mal País lunch on the way back.
TipBest on a falling tide — the pools are still full and animals are most active.
Hangover-cure circuitMost advanced recovery on the peninsula
re:center Wellness Club
The most advanced recovery space in Nicoya — a jungle-immersed wellness club with PEMF therapy, infrared saunas, dry sauna, dual cold plunges, red light therapy, professional compression, vibrating platforms, and a 24/7 gym. Day passes ($60–80) include a class plus everything; weekly and monthly memberships available. Yin yoga with Amelina and Elemental Reset (breathwork + sauna + plunge) with Ati are the signature classes.
TipCommunity Sauna nightly at 6pm by reservation. Book the daily HRV test to track your week.
Operator site →
Cedar sauna campusOpen-air gym · sauna · cold plunge
Somos · Gym & Sauna
The Somos wellness circuit — an open-air timber-frame gym with weights and functional kit, cedar sauna, cold plunge, and sweat house all on one campus. Pair a morning workout with breakfast in the garden cafe; day passes available for non-guests.
TipDay pass + cafe combo is the move. Most regulars come for a 7am session before the heat sets in.
Operator site →
Group massageSpa treatments · jungle setting
Blue Mist Spa & Wellness
The spa side of Blue Mist, the adults-only boutique hotel 12 minutes north at Playa Hermosa. Massage, facials, sound healing, and a yoga sanctuary in the bamboo shala. Smaller and quieter than the in-town options — book a half-day around a Hermosa surf morning.
TipBook in advance — the property is small and slots fill in dry season.
Operator site →
Sauna + ice bathFunctional training · sauna · ice bath
Activo Fitness Center
The most established fitness center in town — functional training, Pilates, group classes, plus a sauna and ice-bath circuit on-site. The closest one-stop fitness + recovery facility in Santa Teresa. Day passes get you the full circuit. Open Mon–Sat 6am–9pm, Sun 6am–noon.
TipThe mobility class hits different after three days of surf. Day pass also gets you the sauna + plunge.
Operator site →
Sunrise yogaBeachfront shala · sunrise/sunset
Pranamar Yoga Shala
The most-photographed shala in Santa Teresa, perched at beach level on the north end of Playa Santa Teresa. Daily Shakti, Vinyasa, and Slow Flow classes; sunrise practices catch the offshore mornings and an empty beach. Drop-ins $20, class packs available.
TipSunrise classes are the move — get there 10 minutes early. Bring your own mat.
Operator site →
Natural cold dipLow tide · water shoes · free
Mal País Tide Pools
Just south of Santa Teresa, where the coast turns from sand into volcanic rock, the Mal País tide pools fill with starfish, sea urchins, hermit crabs, and tropical fish trapped by the receding ocean. Time it within an hour of low tide — the morning low works best in dry season when the sun catches the water. Bring water shoes (the rocks are sharp), a mask if you want to look closely, and pair with a Mal País lunch on the way back.
TipBest on a falling tide — the pools are still full and animals are most active.
Hangover-cure circuitMost advanced recovery on the peninsula
re:center Wellness Club
The most advanced recovery space in Nicoya — a jungle-immersed wellness club with PEMF therapy, infrared saunas, dry sauna, dual cold plunges, red light therapy, professional compression, vibrating platforms, and a 24/7 gym. Day passes ($60–80) include a class plus everything; weekly and monthly memberships available. Yin yoga with Amelina and Elemental Reset (breathwork + sauna + plunge) with Ati are the signature classes.
TipCommunity Sauna nightly at 6pm by reservation. Book the daily HRV test to track your week.
Operator site →
Cedar sauna campusOpen-air gym · sauna · cold plunge
Somos · Gym & Sauna
The Somos wellness circuit — an open-air timber-frame gym with weights and functional kit, cedar sauna, cold plunge, and sweat house all on one campus. Pair a morning workout with breakfast in the garden cafe; day passes available for non-guests.
TipDay pass + cafe combo is the move. Most regulars come for a 7am session before the heat sets in.
Operator site →
Group massageSpa treatments · jungle setting
Blue Mist Spa & Wellness
The spa side of Blue Mist, the adults-only boutique hotel 12 minutes north at Playa Hermosa. Massage, facials, sound healing, and a yoga sanctuary in the bamboo shala. Smaller and quieter than the in-town options — book a half-day around a Hermosa surf morning.
TipBook in advance — the property is small and slots fill in dry season.
Operator site →
Sauna + ice bathFunctional training · sauna · ice bath
Activo Fitness Center
The most established fitness center in town — functional training, Pilates, group classes, plus a sauna and ice-bath circuit on-site. The closest one-stop fitness + recovery facility in Santa Teresa. Day passes get you the full circuit. Open Mon–Sat 6am–9pm, Sun 6am–noon.
TipThe mobility class hits different after three days of surf. Day pass also gets you the sauna + plunge.
Operator site →
Sunrise yogaBeachfront shala · sunrise/sunset
Pranamar Yoga Shala
The most-photographed shala in Santa Teresa, perched at beach level on the north end of Playa Santa Teresa. Daily Shakti, Vinyasa, and Slow Flow classes; sunrise practices catch the offshore mornings and an empty beach. Drop-ins $20, class packs available.
TipSunrise classes are the move — get there 10 minutes early. Bring your own mat.
Operator site →
Natural cold dipLow tide · water shoes · free
Mal País Tide Pools
Just south of Santa Teresa, where the coast turns from sand into volcanic rock, the Mal País tide pools fill with starfish, sea urchins, hermit crabs, and tropical fish trapped by the receding ocean. Time it within an hour of low tide — the morning low works best in dry season when the sun catches the water. Bring water shoes (the rocks are sharp), a mask if you want to look closely, and pair with a Mal País lunch on the way back.
TipBest on a falling tide — the pools are still full and animals are most active.
From first dinner to last sunset
Block the house.We'll handle the moving parts.
Two ATVs at the gate. Table for six at Katana. Chef on speed dial for night four. Tortuga charter pre-booked for the morning of day three. Pantera taxis after La Pasión. Send what you want — we'll line it up before you land.
Questions
Group Trip FAQ
How many people can stay at Casa Calyx?
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Sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms (4 beds, 2.5 baths). Two queen-style rooms with en-suites, plus a third with a single bed. Not suitable for guests under age 10.
Can we have a private chef cook at the villa?
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Yes. A local chef shops the market, cooks in your kitchen, plates for six, and serves on the deck. From $80 per person, multi-course. Best for night four or five. Book at least 72 hours ahead.
How does the ATV fleet work for groups?
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Two ATVs is the right rental for six — one in front, one to follow, three people on each (driver + two passengers). Michael Streik delivers both with helmets and gas. We coordinate before arrival.
Where can we get a table for six?
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Katana (book a week ahead), Convivio (10 days ahead in dry season), Brukas (the 6pm rail table for sunset). Soda Tiquicia and Rocamar are walk-up. We hold tables for guests — mention the dates in your booking inquiry.
Can we host a party at the villa?
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Within reason. The private road keeps noise contained — deck for 10–12 without disturbing anyone. We ask music goes down by midnight; indoor and pool noise can continue. Speakers + Spotify + good drinks is the right call.
The house is ready
Block the dates.Bring the people who matter.
Self check-in for the late arrivers. Lockbox for the early departures. Groceries pre-stocked, ATVs at the gate, chef on speed dial for night four. Tell us your dates — we'll line up the rest before you land.