Senderos de Paz – Paths of Peace, is a 3 acre oasis, 55 yards above sea level and just 150 yards from the beautiful beach of Playa Manzanillo and a nice walk or quick drive to the breathtaking beach of Playa Hermosa.
We have a microbrewery on-site where we fabricate and sell our beer along with a small restaurant menu to our guests and the public. Our guests are welcome to use the 10 meter x 10 meter teak yoga platform/shala, located in the center of the property, with ocean and sunset views for relaxing, practicing yoga, hammock time, etc.
We are located just 10 - 15 minutes north of Santa Teresa, so with us, you'll find all the peace and tranquility you need, but you'll be close enough to jump in a car or 4-wheeler and have access to anything and everything you could want in the lively town of Santa Teresa.
Your poolside bungalow is set around a huge, endangered hardwood tree named the Gavilan. The Gavial sits around the pool towards the ocean side of the property.
There are three bungalows on the property - Bungalow One and Two are fitted with queen beds and the third bungalow, the Brewery Bungalow, has been recently remodeled and has a full bed. Each bungalow has a full kitchen, small refrigerator, gas stove, coffee maker, wifi, satellite tv and all the kitchenware you'll need.
The bungalows are built in a simple one room studio style with the kitchen and bedroom on opposite sides of the floor plan and a separate bathroom area with the patios placed for pool, monkey, bird, and ocean viewing. The bungalows were completed in June 2012 with laurel wood ceilings and paneling and the patios, door and window frames all accented in teak.
All bungalows come completely furnished, fully equipped, and are surrounded by lush gardens, gravel walkways, private parking, pressurized hot/cold water, SKY/cable TV, wireless internet, cleaning service, gardener and laundry facilities and/or service needed.
I began visiting Mal Pais in the early 90's to explore and surf. In 2000, I realized Santa Teresa was already growing too fast, so I purchased this property in Manzanillo in 2001 and began gardening, planting and reforesting in 2004. The property has transformed from vines and brush for cows into walking trails and gardens with over 30 different type of native trees within half an acre (2000 meters) of the bungalows. Since then, the birds, butterflies, monkeys, iguanas, and animals have returned.
Take time to walk along the trails of our property...look for coatis, anteaters, jaguarundis, white face and howler monkeys, various bird species, and iguanas...or find one of our sitting areas and just watch and listen to the ocean.
We are here to help with any questions or needs, so sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay with us...
Also, in Manzanillo there are 3 mini-supermarkets, 2 typical restaurants, a fantastic seafood restaurant and of course, a brewery.
The Neighborhood:
The neighborhood is very peaceful with private homes and rental homes spread out in what really is the countryside. It is a stark contrast to the high level of activity just south in Santa Teresa. Some neighbors still pass by on horseback, and it is common to see cows beings herded down the main road to a hand dug well on the beach for water and grazing. The property is located up over the ocean - 55 meters - so you can hear the waves crashing on the reef below. There are no buildings between the ocean and the property. There is a road in front of the property that takes you down to Manzanillo Beach (250 meters) which you can walk or drive. You can go south for less than 5 minutes and arrive at Hermosa Beach.
One of the great things about the beaches here are you can head down Manzanillo Beach all the way to the Bongo River (about 7 km) and somedays rarely see a footprint on the beach.
Below the property on the old road, there is a small, picturesque waterfall that is fed by our springs in the rainy season that flows under the beach road and onto the beach. Along the same road, there are a series of beautiful tide pools where you can find plenty of privacy almost any day of the year.
I love to fish and to surf and there is plenty of that here in Manzanillo, just ask!
Getting around:
One can arrive to the Nicoya Peninsula by direct bus out of San Jose, by renting a car and taking the ferry over from Puntarenas to Paquera, or by Sansa Air or Nature air flying into Tambor.
A car can be rented out of Tambor at Budget Car Rental.
Also, we can offer to pick you up by taxi in Tambor and brought directly to the property as well as stopping in Cobano for groceries for $50.
ATV's....We have negotiated very good prices with various rental agencies for ATV rentals. This is a great option for getting around and lots of fun. Just ask.
We have private and secure parking for our guests.
Finally, many guests ask if a car or ATV is necessary. It depends on the traveler. Some people love to walk and enjoy there time here walking everywhere and seeing everything at a slower pace. I am always impressed by this. But in general, I recommend some type of vehicle during your stay so you can really get to know everything the peninsula has to offer, but it is not necessary as we have taxis that provide great service to our guests and can take you anywhere you wish to go.