Cabo - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T00:36:33Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/Cabo8 Fun Things to Do in Costa Rica's Santa Teresa Beachhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/8-fun-things-to-do-in-santa-teresa-beach-costa-rica2015-09-28T21:22:04.000Z2015-09-28T21:22:04.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008990686,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008990686,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" alt="9008990686?profile=original" /></a><br />Being right on <b>one of the most beautiful beaches in the world</b> <b>in <a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/costa-rica-2/new-website-shows-must-visit-santa-teresa-costa-rica/" target="_blank">Santa Teresa, Costa Rica</a>,</b> with warm Pacific Ocean, uncrowded white sand and shady palm trees, you may never want to leave your hammock or cushy lounge chair. However, there's also a lot going on in this region of the <b>southern Nicoya Peninsula</b>, so if you should get the urge to <b>be active and adventurous</b>, here are <strong>8 top <a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/hotel/things-to-do-in-santa-teresa-costa-rica.html" target="_blank">things to do in Santa Teresa Costa Rica</a></strong>.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/yoga-spa/yoga-santa-teresa-costa-rica.html" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008991089,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9008991089?profile=original" /><strong><br />Daily Yoga Classes</strong><br /><br /></a></p><p>You can go to <strong>beginner and advanced yoga classes every day</strong> on two beachfront yoga decks <b>at Hotel Tropico Latino</b>. Certified instructors also offer <strong>private yoga classes</strong>, “ungravity yoga”, acro yoga, couple’s yoga, kids’ yoga, family yoga and health fitness classes upon request. <b>M<strong>ats, blocks, straps and other yoga props</strong></b> are provided for use. <b>See the Hotel Tropico Latino yoga class schedule on their website</b>, where you can also read about instructors Daniel Castro and Jessica Chea. Be sure to check out their great offering for <b>Costa Rica yoga retreat vacations</b> throughout the year.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/activities/go-stand-up-paddling-in-santa-teresa-costa-rica/" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008847082,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="450" alt="9008847082?profile=original" /><br /><strong>Stand Up Paddling</strong></a></p><p><br />One of the best places for <b>s</b><b>tand up paddle boarding</b> <b>in</b> <b>Costa Rica</b> is in <b>Santa Teresa</b> and neighboring <b>Mal Pais</b>. <b>SUP (stand up paddling)</b> is a great all-body workout, is relatively easy to learn, and is lots of fun. Stand up paddling uses <b>a wide, long, modified surfboard</b> with a <b>long paddle</b> (like a one blade kayak paddle) to maneuver in the water. Your Costa Rica paddle board guides with Mal Pais SUP Tours will teach you everything you need to know. See this cool video of the fun <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=11&v=u7jK6aV7ZpU" target="_blank">stand up paddling tour in Mal Pais</a>. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.enchanting-costarica.com/activities/learn-how-to-surf-in-santa-teresa-costa-rica/" target="_blank"><img width="650" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008992260,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008992260?profile=original" /><strong><br />Surfing Lessons</strong></a></p><p><br />While staying at <b>surfing destination Santa Teresa Beach</b>, <b>take a surf lesson</b> in the excellent rolling waves of Santa Teresa and Mal Pais. <b>N</b><b>o wetsuit needed</b>, and the sun shines most of the time. <b>Certified surf instructors</b> <b>at Hotel Tropico Latino</b> go beyond teaching you basic technical skills by assessing your ability and creating <b>a personalized surf program</b> that will take you to the next level. Walk out the front door of your hotel room, and you can be on the beach and in the surf in a minute! There’s a <b>hip artsy video on surfing in Santa Teresa</b> on Hotel Tropico Latino’s website.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/hotel/things-to-do-in-santa-teresa-costa-rica.html" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008992490,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="448" alt="9008992490?profile=original" />Horseback Riding in Santa Teresa Costa Rica</a></p><p><b>Horseback riding tours</b> along the beautiful coastline of Costa Rica’s Santa Teresa Beach are lots of fun, <b>especially at sunset</b>. Tours from Hotel Tropico Latino ride along the palm-fringed shore from Santa Teresa Beach to Playa Hermosa and back.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/91743447" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296605499,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" alt="9296605499?profile=original" />Canopy Zip Line Tour in Santa Teresa Costa Rica</a></p><p>Fly high over the dry tropical forest on a <b>canopy zip line tour by Santa Teresa, Costa Rica</b>. Adjacent to the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, this exciting <b>zip line tour</b> <b>in</b> <b>Mal Pais</b> is nearly one mile long, with 11 platforms set high in gigantic trees that give you <b>great views of the Pacific Ocean</b>. </p><p></p><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008993265,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="600" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008993265,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008993265?profile=original" /></a>Hiking in <a href="http://nicoyapeninsula.com/caboblanco/" target="_blank">Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve</a><br /></b></p><p>This small national private reserve at the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula is <b>spectacularly picturesque</b> with tropical forest, pure white-sand beaches, aquamarine sea, waterfalls and rivers, and <b>abundant birds, monkeys and other wildlife</b> to see. The Cabo Blanco Reserve is open Wednesday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There are two main trails for visitors to walk – 1.3 km and 4 km.</p><p></p><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008993459,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008993459,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" alt="9008993459?profile=original" /></a>Tortuga Island Tour in Costa Rica</b></p><p>For that <b>picture-perfect Costa Rica tour</b>, you have to take the one-day tour to <b>Tortuga Island</b> in the Nicoya Gulf. Famous for its sugary white sand beaches, tall swaying coconut palms, and crystal clear turquoise waters, <b>Tortuga Island is a tropical paradise you’ll daydream about forever!</b> There are few currents in the warm ocean, which make it <b>ideal for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking</b>.</p><p></p><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296605276,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296605276,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" alt="9296605276?profile=original" /></a>Sportfishing in Santa Teresa Costa Rica</b></p><p>The coastline from Santa Teresa Beach down to Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve boasts <b>over a dozen IGFA world records</b> and is one of the <b>best places for sportfishing in Costa Rica</b> for year-round catches. Here you can find Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Snook, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue and Black Marlin and Roosterfish.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008994665,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008994665,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" alt="9008994665?profile=original" /></a><a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Tropico Latino</a></p><p>Staying at <b>Hotel Tropico Latino</b> <a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/hotel/santa-teresa-costa-rica-accommodations/18-find-us.html" target="_blank">on the beach in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica</a> is unforgettable. <b>Very private <a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/hotel/santa-teresa-costa-rica-accommodations.html" target="_blank">guest bungalows, suites and rooms</a></b> are scattered along the beachfront and in beautiful gardens shaded by huge, old trees. The <b>Santa Teresa beachfront hotel</b> at <b>Playa Carmen</b> features <a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/yoga-spa/yoga-santa-teresa-costa-rica.html" target="_blank">beachfront yoga classes</a>, the wonderful <a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/yoga-spa/spa.html" target="_blank">Spa Natural,</a> their <a href="http://www.hoteltropicolatino.com/santa-teresa-costa-rica-restaurant.html" target="_blank">beachside restaurant</a> serving delicious award-winning cuisine, and the immense spread of white sand and cobalt blue Pacific Ocean right in front of <b>Santa Teresa Beach</b>.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Article by Shannon Farley</i></b></p></div>New Cabo Hotel Featuring Top Baja Mediterraneanhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/new-cabo-hotel-featuring-top2010-12-11T22:00:00.000Z2010-12-11T22:00:00.000ZSteve Mirskyhttps://tripatini.com/members/SteveMirsky964<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008587683,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008587683,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" width="326" height="216" /></a>If you are planning a much needed fun-in-the-sun getaway this winter, you’re in for a treat! <a href="http://www.solmar.com/" target="_blank">Solmar Hotels & Resorts</a> is celebrating its newest luxury property’s grand opening in Los Cabos Mexico at <a href="http://www.bajainsider.com/baja-california-travel/baja-destinations/cabo-san-lucas/aboutcabosanlucas.htm" target="_blank">Land’s End</a>. In case you need a geography refresher, Land’s End is on the tip of the Baja Peninsula which juts right into the Sea of Cortes and Pacific Ocean just offshore Los Cabos, a thriving and well developed port of call for cruise ships and yacht excursions from around the world.</p><p>It is here on this peninsula’s tip encrusted with tall rock formations called grottos that the Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa is set to open in February. Ensconced by the private white sand beaches of Playa Solmar, guests will experience unobstructed ocean views from their luxury suites while having the convenience of being just a short walk from the <a href="http://www.cabowabocantina.com/cantina/cabo/about" target="_blank">Cabo Wabo Cantina</a> .</p><p>Marking the fifth property owned by Solmar Resorts, <a href="http://www.solmar.com/" target="_blank">Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa</a> will welcome guests with<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008586874,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img width="750" class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008586874,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="" height="207" /></a> royal gardens, old world architecture, and 2 on site restaurants that promise to be high-end local favorites:</p><p><em>La Roca Restaurant,</em> the stage from which world-renowned <a href="http://mx.linkedin.com/pub/sergio-howland/18/873/725">Chef Sergio Howland</a> will create culinary works of art based on same-day caught Baja seafood and local Mexican specialties. These dishes and their influence will support the chef’s occasional forays into spicing up exotic European dishes.</p><p><em>Don Luis</em> scheduled to open later in 2011, promises <a href="http://www.streetgourmetla.com/2010/10/baja-chefs-at-test-kitchen-tonight.html" target="_blank">Baja Mediterranean</a> cuisine beneath the stars. Well loved on the peninsula, this food style relies on locally sourced organic ingredients, fresh environmentally responsible seafood, and free-range meats. The magic of Baja Mediterranean arises when these ingredients are artfully combined with the right fresh herbs and spices. Flavorful beyond belief!</p><p><em>photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.solmar.com/" target="_blank">Solmar</a> and <a href="http://www.streetgourmetla.com/2010/10/baja-chefs-at-test-kitchen-tonight.html" target="_blank">Street Gourmet LA</a></em></p></div>