Playa Mal Pais
Cabo Blanco
The Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve which is located about ten kilometers from Mal Pais was Costa Rica’s first protected area. The preserve is 1200 acres of moist tropical forest, and 1700 acres of ocean. The name ‘White Cape’ is derived from the encrusted guano that covers the rocks. It is inhabited by large numbers of pelicans, sea gulls, ospreys and Costa Rica’s largest community of boobies, which makes it a very important seabird sanctuary. It also provides a refuge to a variety of land based animals such as monkeys, coatis, ocelots, margay cats and jaguarundis.
Getting to Playa Mal Pais
Mal Pais is located about 4 hours south of Tamarindo. Cars can be rented in San Jose (5.5 hrs) and Liberia (4.5 hr), four wheel drive is highly recommended. The closest national airport is Tambor Airport, serviced by Nature Air. Bus shuttles to Mal Pais can be arranged through Interbus. A daily boat taxi is available between Jaco and Montezuma, which is about 40 minutes driving from Mal Pais.
Playa Mal Pais Directory

Casa Chameleon
Unique adults only hotel retreat, private villas tucked away in a jungle landscape.
Visit Casa Chameleon Malpais Hotel.

Product C
Fresh seafood, and fish market. Tacos, surfer bowls, popcorn shrimp.
Visit Malpais Product C Restaurant.

The Papaya Lounge
Chic and funky restaurant perched on a hilltop with wide ocean views.
Visit The Papaya Lounge.
