We want to welcome all travellers to our Tropical Garden Lodge in Mal País! Our Lodge is just 1 kilometer away from downtown Santa Teresa and just a 50 meter walk from the beach with beautiful quiet bays and tide pools. We are surrounded by jungle plats, fruit trees and wildlife. Also available: Surf Lessons & Board Rentals, Yoga, Horseback Riding, Guided Tours, Fishing, ATV & Motorbike Rentals, Excursions and more! Join us for an amazing experience! Pura Vida! : ) The space This beautiful two bedroom house with two floors, balcony and ample outside spaces offers the following: two double beds, one sofa bed, bedsheets and towels, AC, fan, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with hot water shower, chill out space and dining area with huge BBQ, private terrace with hammock, outdoor shower (cold water). All this surrounded by amazing nature and many jungle plants. Our big tropical garden with lots of fruit trees visited by birds and other jungle animals invites for a stroll. Guest access Our Lodge is a 4.000 sqm tropical garden. Guest have access to all the areas and can walk around and enjoy our natural environment. We have hammocks and chill-out areas with comfortable sofas where you can relax and enjoy the natural scenery. There´s a big ¨Rancho¨ where you can sit and have breakfast or any other meal during the day. This space is comfortable for reading, enjoying a drink or for chatting with friends. Walking up the stairs to our Pachamama look-out spot, you will find the most stunning views over Mal País and its surrounding beaches. Other things to note In Costa Rica, many places do not accept cards for payments. Think of always having some cash with you. In town there a three ATMs where you can withdraw (Banco Nacional, Banco Costa Rica, BAC).

## Welcome to Tropical Garden Lodge

We invite all travelers to experience our Tropical Garden Lodge located in Mal País. The lodge is conveniently situated just 1 kilometer from downtown Santa Teresa and only a 50-meter stroll from the beach, featuring tranquil bays and tide pools. Surrounded by jungle plants, fruit trees, and abundant wildlife, it offers a peaceful retreat.

Nearby activities include:

- Surf lessons and board rentals  
- Yoga sessions  
- Horseback riding  
- Guided tours  
- Fishing  
- ATV and motorbike rentals  
- Various excursions  

Join us for a memorable stay. Pura Vida!

## The Space

This charming two-bedroom house spans two floors and includes a balcony along with generous outdoor areas. The accommodation offers:

- Two double beds  
- One sofa bed  
- Bed linens and towels provided  
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans  
- Fully equipped kitchen  
- Private bathroom with hot water shower  
- Chill-out space and dining area featuring a large barbecue  
- Private terrace with a hammock  
- Outdoor cold water shower  

All of this is nestled within lush nature and surrounded by jungle plants. The expansive tropical garden, filled with fruit trees and frequented by birds and other wildlife, invites guests to take leisurely walks.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the 4,000 square meter tropical garden and can freely explore the natural surroundings. Amenities include:

- Hammocks and chill-out zones with comfortable sofas for relaxation  
- A spacious "Rancho" area ideal for breakfast, meals, reading, enjoying drinks, or socializing  

For panoramic views, guests can climb the stairs to the Pachamama lookout point, offering breathtaking sights over Mal País and the nearby beaches.

## Additional Information

Please note that many establishments in Costa Rica do not accept card payments. It is advisable to carry some cash at all times. In town, there are three ATMs available for withdrawals:

- Banco Nacional  
- Banco Costa Rica  
- BAC

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We had a great week in Pachamama house. Cosy house with a spacious patio and beautiful garden, where you can enjoy breakfast and observe the wild nature around. Kids enjoyed seeing howlermonkeys, liguans and beautiful birds around the house. The beach is just 5 mins walk. Elza and Sirli are great hosts, always very friendly& helpful. We would definitely come back to Pachamama.

My family and I stayed for Easter in Pachamama. The place is beautiful, in a great location, and safe. The girls who welcomed us were very friendly and very attentive to any questions we had.

Mi familia y yo nos hospedamos para semana santa en Pachamama. El lugar es precioso con muy buena ubicación y seguro. Las chicas que nos recibieron de muy buena manera, muy amables y estuvieron muy pendientes de cualquier consulta que teníamos.

Wonderful place and wonderful people! The Internet was out for the first 2 days, but it was a gorgeous space, easy to get to, and the staff was incredibly kind.

A wonderful and unique place! Contact with nature is guaranteed in every form, and that's what it was all about. Great neighborhood and wonderful beaches, much less crowded than Santa Teresa. Very nice service. I definitely recommend it!

Wspaniale i wyjątkowe miejsce! Kontakt z naturą gwarantowany w każdej postaci a na tym na zależało. Wspaniała okolica i cudowne plaże, znaczne mniej zatłoczone niż Santa Teresa. Bardzo miła obsługa. Zdecydowanie Polecam!

The place is the same as the photos, the areas inside the property are very comfortable, everything is very clean and very well labeled, the place is full of nature and the hosts are always attentive to everything!!

El lugar es igual a las fotos, las áreas dentro de la propiedad son muy cómodas, todo esta muy limpio y muy bien rotulado, el lugar esta lleno de naturaleza y los host siempre están pendiente de todo!!

Excellent area and spectacular place to stay

Excelente zona y lugar espectacular para quedarse

It was a wonderful stay at Pachamamas. Hannah spread the PuraVida-Vibe right from the beginning and was a very charming host. She was very helpful with booking some activities, which all were perfectly organized, and left no wish unfulfilled. Also our children (5 and 8) had a great time in the stunning garden areal. There was a very laid back atmosphere and we enjoyed our little house with the outside shower and dining area very much. We have to recommend a yoga class with Sophie as well. If you stay at this nice place be sure to have a 4/4 drive to get to some of the beaches or short way to Montezuma and the Cabo Blanco national park.

I loved my stay at Pachamama so much, I decided to stay for an extra week. I stayed at the Tropical Garden House for seven weeks total and would highly recommend it. It was safe and peaceful, in a very natural setting, surrounded by all of the natural Costa Rican wildlife! Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Others staying at the property were quiet and respectful. I loved the feeling of becoming part of the "Pachamama Family" while staying here. Thank you Hannah for an amazing experience!!

Hannah and the staff are lovely! I wasn’t there very much, but when I was I found it very rustic. No hot water, WiFi cut in and out quite a bit. Not ideal for remote working but could be great for other cases! Lovely lovely people and the premises is lovely as well

Pachamama is one of the best places I’ve ever stayed on vacation. The staff were accommodating, warm, and kind. The internet worked very well. And with Mal Pais beach right down the road, it’s hard to argue for staying anywhere else. I highly recommend this place.

The Jungle House is a great place to stay in Mal Pais, quiet, close to surfing and fishing, and the patio with grill pit is a great place to chill and entertain friends.

This house is situated on a property with other small bungalows/rooms, but it still feels quite private. Surrounded by so many beautiful plants and across the street from the beach, the location is great. Note that it’s a long walk to most restaurants etc, so we generally drove. We enjoyed being a bit removed from the chaotic streets of Santa Teresa. The accommodations were a bit more rustic than we were expecting for the price, but we still loved every minute of it!

Pachamama is a fantastic spot. Beautiful, tucked into the overgrown jungle, with wildlife and friendly people. Even still, it was still quiet and easy to relax, go to sleep early, etc. Just about a 5 minute drive from playa Carmen and the restaurants, cafes, and beach clubs, it was just close enough to be convenient without being affected by the busyness of the area. Definitely recommend, and definitely will be coming back!

Philipa and her staff were wonderful to deal with, and responded promptly if something needed attention. Pachamama is away from the center of the bustle in St. Teresa, but close enough for runs to the grocery stores (of which there are many), ATM, etc. In general I felt safe here going for jogs in the early morning. Beach access is about a five minute walk. Coastal scenery is stunning, especially sunsets since Mal Pais beaches faces West. We were there mid-Dec. to early Jan and aside from one or two rain storms, had predictably wonderful sunsets from the beach on a daily basis. If you want to rent a quad, you'll get cheaper rates reserving ahead of time. We rented quads and went over the hills to the waterfalls at Montezuma, where you can swim in the plunge pools, and to Cabo Blanco nature preserve for hiking. This is the tropics, so expect humidity. There are many good restaurants, and you can actually walk along the beach to Playa Carmen  Restaurant right by the beach at the South end of St. Teresa in 15 minutes (if you don't get distracted by monkeys and iguanas).

My favorite place to stay in Malpais, a hidden gem.  Great location with beautiful amenities, walking distance from the beach and Franz is a wonderful host. Thank you for the wonderful stay, we can't wait to come back!

Loved this place!  Was so great! Perfect location and very comfortable. Vicky is a wonderful host!

Santiago and Vicky are wonderful hosts. We arrived late and they welcomed us with open arms (literally) and they even helped us unpack the car! They gave us tons of tips on things to do in the area. The cabin was a little rustic, which we were looking for, but had all the amenities you would need including AC. The property has access to a platform way up the hill which was an ideal spot for viewing the sunsets. Would recommend to everyone.

Small paradise in Mal Pais. Well-kept small lodge, romantic bungalow (bed in the gallery, right by the window to watch the stars), friendly hosts in quiet surroundings and yet ideally located.

Kleines Paradies in Mal Pais. Gepflegte kleine Lodge, romantisches Bungalow (Bett auf der Gallerie, direkt am Fenster, um die Sterne zu beobachten), sympathische Gastgeber in ruhiger Umgebung und doch ideal gelegen.

Beautiful little house. It has a nice dining area outside where you get visits from some animals 😃 the beach is just across the street. The hosts were really nice and they live on the property.

Vicky and her team are incredible hosts. Her hospitality, hints, tips, etc., stand out and make the stay as loving as a guest with friends. Their respectful handling of nature impressed us very much. Highly recommended

Vicky und ihr Team sind herausragende hosts. Ihre Gastfreundschaft, Hinweise, Tipps, etc stechen heraus und machen den Aufenthalt so liebevoll als wenn man bei Freunden zu Gast ist. Deren respektvoller Umgang mit der Natur hat uns sehr beeindruckt. Sehr zu empfehlen

Lovely place with everything you could need! Amazing location, a couple minutes from the beach. Vicky and Santi were great hosts and gave us good tips for surf lessons etc. Wish we could stay for longer!

I highly recommend staying at Pachamama. The tropical garden house is a fantastic accommodation in a beautiful setting. It has some unique styling and is a great space for relaxing. The property is located away from the hectic traffic of the town but it’s close to a picturesque beach. Vicky, Santi & co are exceptional hosts. They were always willing to answer any questions and readily volunteered helpful information about the local area. If it’s available, don’t hesitate to book it.

This place is a must stay, gorgeous, safe, clean space with gracious and kind hosts. Can’t wait to come back

This place is beautiful & relaxing! There’s an amazing view of the water (including sunset) from the property. The hosts are so very sweet & helpful. It’s about 1km from Carmen (where most restaurants, services start) so you’ll need to walk, have a car, or take a taxi.

We had a fantastic stay at Pachamama. Loved the outdoor shower! Vicky and Santi were very responsive to any of our needs and gave us great tips for exploring.

Very quiet place yet close to santa Theresa. Lovely gardens. Enjoyed the animals around the property. Great ocean view once you climb to the top of the hill. Franz was very helpful with recommendations of things to do.

The house is very spacious, clean and has character. It was so nice to lay outside and the hammock and be surrounded by such luscious plants of every color and style. The best host is Franz and he made us feel so welcome from the moment we checked in to the moment we left. I made such a great friend! The area is safe and not to far from Santa Teresa. The best restaurant is right across and it’s called Caracol. I mean everything on the menu is delicious. I think I ate there practically every day. 😂. Thank you again for allowing us to stay in your little paradise. We will be back!

Franz is a great host! So friendly and helpful. The property is beautifully maintained and house is so clean and well kept. The house is far away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Teresa but close to everything. The view is incredible! And loved hearing the howler monkeys and the hummingbirds and butterflies that buzz around the property!

If you are considering a stay at Franz's place, book it NOW!  Don't wait.  If you wait, and try to book later and it's not available...WELL, that's your loss.  The pictures do not do the place justice because no pictures could capture the kindness of the people, the extraordinary culture of sharing, the delicious food.  Even foods you have known and loved your whole life don't taste the same here.  The watermelon, papaya and pineapple have never tasted this good.  The star fruit from the tree outside the front door is so sweet and juicy.  Completely unlike the star fruit we find in the United States. The breathtaking scenery can be photographed, but unless you work for National Geographic, no picture will ever capture the full beauty.  The place and the area are rustic and devine.  True local experience.  It is NOT an American-style resort. But you have everything you need and it is all  authentic!  We spoke Spanish whenever we could.  Using our iPhone app iTranslate when we didn't know the Spanish word or phrase.  The locals so appreciated our attempts and helped us with our pronunciation.  In addition to the locals, the population includes representation of different European countries (our host, who has lived here for over 30 years, is from Austria, his friend , 18 years in Costa Rica, is from Portugal), and there were many Australians.  The little town of Santa Teresa is definitely a surfer town, and we would go in to get groceries and a few other purchases.  We felt we were World Citizens.  We stayed here for two full weeks and have gone on to two more weeks in other parts of Costa Rica.  While we love where we are now (Arenal Volcano), we both miss Pachamama!  And we will be back!!!  Thank you Franz for providing us with your incredible hospitality.  You truly changed our lives!  The term "relaxation" has reached a whole new level!  Love from Elizabeth & Scott.

Franz was so great! Pachamama is a wonderful place to vacation in Costa Rica. I cannot recommend it enough. Franz is so accommodating and helpful. He helped us schedule horse back rides on the beach, rented us surfboards and helped with anything else we needed. The bungalow was very spacious and clean and the AC worked so well. The grounds are beautiful and the location is superb. Its just a 5 minute walk to the beach and the lovely restaurant there is delicious! My only regret was that we didn't stay for longer. I will definitely be back to Pachamama the next time I visit Costa Rica. I promise you will not regret staying here. Just to met Franz, is worth it. Pura vida! 

Pachamama is unique. The way it has been built exemplifies Franz's love of nature and of people. Quiet, beautiful spaces in a great location with wildlife all around with attention to detail. It is kept very clean, with mosquito nets, A/C, a fan and is unique It was great to have the options of cooking for ourselves, the great restaurant literally across the road (plus others within walking distance) and best of all Lysette who will come and cook lovely food on site at a very reasonable rate. Armancio keeps the grounds looking so beautiful and helps to prevent nature taking over completely. It's a great spot for just chilling out- without getting cold- and for accessing the beach, surfing or otherwise and nature. Franz is a gem with an enormous heart and genuinely happy to help with information, arranging transfers, trips and taking you surfing morning and evening. We want to come back as soon as possible.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.  Visited with a couple 15 year old kids that wanted to learn how to surf.  Franz set us up with a great instructor and made numerous recommendations of things to do in our down time to stay active.  I would highly recommend renting his ATVs for the day to explore the other towns as well as hiking to the waterfall in Montezuma.  You really can hear the ocean and the monkeys!  The sunset views from the top of his property are as good as they get.  I would highly recommend this location for anyone looking for a surfing adventure.  The town is somewhat rural and not a tourist trap especially during the rainy season.  I would also recommend exchanging your cash into local currency since locations give various different exchange rates.  One will give $500 Colones per US dollar, the next will be $530 and not all merchants accept credit card.  The bank in town was exchanging at about $540 Colones per US dollar.  Its not a Hilton Resort.  Its better.       

Hi Gregg, Thanks again for staying with us here in Pachamama Tropical Garden Lodge ,great family you have and that the kits loved surfing !!!! Say hi to them ,and very much looking forward to the next time you all come town here and the kits ripping the waves again !! Pura Vida the Mal Pais Many thanks Franz

My 27 yr old daughter and I planned a big adventure to Costa Rica. She did an extensive search of all the areas to see and chose Mal Pais and Pachamama. It was worth her time. Arriving at Pachamama we entered through a huge sliding gate into a private compound of well groomed grounds. Our house was fabulous and full of cool "spots" to enjoy. I laid in the hammock watching little white faced monkeys eating fruit right off the veranda while listening to the surf. Our host Franz was very accommodating by checking in to see if we needed anything. He had the four wheeler right on the property which was very convenient and was able to set up any day trips for us. This is a full-service house, and Franz is a top-notch host. He has surfboards and ATVs available, and will show you how to operate them and where to use them. Beautiful beaches everywhere including one right across the road with a great restaurant. Take a 5 min ride to quite a cosmopolitan town. We look forward to our return to Pachamama. 

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