Transport, property management, concierge, chefs, spas, and practical help. Every listing checked against live sources.
Santa Teresa's 34 verified services are led by 4 property managers and 3 private chefs, plus 3 doctors and clinics, 2 spas, and 2 gardening and landscaping companies, reflecting the zone's dense concentration of vacation-rental villas.
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Gym and community fitness center in Santa Teresa offering functional training, group classes, and open gym access with weights and machines. The space also includes a sauna, ice baths, and a cafe, and runs membership plans and day passes booked through its app.
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Alamo Rent A Car runs a branch in downtown Mal Pais, near the Playa del Carmen Hotel Franks Place, renting economy cars through full size SUVs and vans for travelers arriving via the Puntarenas to Paquera ferry. The office is open daily from 8am to 5pm and offers accident, theft and third party liability protection packages at the counter.
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Hair and beauty salon in Plaza Royal, Santa Teresa, offering cuts and styling, gel nails, lash extensions, waxing, and brow lamination. The salon also books mobile appointments at hotels and vacation rentals for guests who prefer in-villa service.
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Urgent care clinic and medical laboratory on Calle Cobano in Santa Teresa Beach, offering same-day consultations, clinical lab analysis, and IV therapy with an in-house pathologist. The clinic is bilingual and works regularly with tourists and residents needing fast diagnosis, including dengue and infection testing.
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Beachfront private villa property in Santa Teresa offering Casa Teresa and Casa Teresa Grande for destination weddings and group events, either separately or combined for up to 24 guests. The Moroccan-inspired villa sits directly on the beach with a pool, and add-on services include private chef catering, concierge, and wedding planning support. Bookings go through Mario by phone or email.
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Chef Mario Espinoza offers in home private chef service in Santa Teresa, cooking multi course dinners that blend Costa Rican ingredients with international technique for villa guests. He works directly with clients on menu planning, including dietary restrictions, for intimate dinners, special occasions, or a full week of prepared meals. Bookings and menu consultations run through direct email contact.
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Construction and remodeling company based in Santa Teresa, building custom tropical homes for 15 years. Handles projects from design coordination through finishes, working with its own equipment and crews rather than subcontracting the full job.
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Costa Rica Beach Rentals is a boutique vacation rental property management agency representing luxury homes across Santa Teresa, Mal Pais and Playa Hermosa. The agency customizes its management approach per owner and has operated in the zone for years, with blog posts referencing specific managed listings and real estate partnerships going back over a decade. It positions itself against national booking platforms as a locally hands on alternative for homeowners.
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Property management company covering the southern Nicoya Peninsula and Playa Santa Teresa, handling long-term, short-term, vacation, and commercial rentals plus hotel management. Services extend to house sitting, maintenance, land watching, and concierge.
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Wedding and portrait photographer splitting her time between Santa Teresa and Tampere, Finland, offering documentary-style wedding photography for couples marrying in Costa Rica. Services also include engagement, couples, family, and fine-art portrait sessions. Contact is by email or WhatsApp, with quotes available for destination weddings.
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Pharmacy branch at Plaza Kahuna in Santa Teresa, part of the local three-location Farmacia Amiga chain that also serves Playa Carmen and Cobano. Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm, with product orders quotable directly over WhatsApp.
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Architecture studio based in Santa Teresa since 2015, specializing in vacation rental homes and residential design. The firm covers architecture, interior design, and construction coordination for owners building in the zone.
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Massage and bodywork studio in Santa Teresa operating since 2016, offering deep tissue, relaxing, Mayan abdominal, Lomi Lomi, Reiki, and somatic sessions. Treatments are available at the studio or as home visits.
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Landscape design studio based in Santa Teresa, handling garden design, land clearing, indoor planting, and irrigation and lighting systems from concept through installation. Founder Fanny and her team have worked on published residential developments in the zone.
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Floral design studio in Santa Teresa run by mother and daughter team Gemma and Tania, based in Costa Rica since 2007. They design bridal bouquets, ceremony and reception florals, and home or villa flower installations for weddings and events, and also teach flower-crown and ikebana workshops. Contact is by WhatsApp through their website.
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Food studio in Santa Teresa offering private chef and in-villa catering as an alternative to crowded restaurants. Provides customized menus served at villas or outdoor locations.
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Destination wedding photographer based in Santa Teresa, shooting weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions in a documentary, candid style across Costa Rica. Wedding coverage starts at 2400 dollars and elopement packages at 1600 dollars, booked through an online contact form. Work has been featured in Junebug Weddings, Wedding Chicks, and Destination I Do.
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Nikoa Properties is a Santa Teresa based property management and concierge company managing 13 luxury beachfront rental homes for owners, handling bookings, maintenance and guest concierge under one team. The company was founded by Mario Matarrita, who has managed hotels and rental properties in the area since 2001, alongside a dedicated reservations manager and concierge on staff. They work with homeowners on full service rental management and offer 24/7 guest support during stays.
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Open-air spa at Hotel Nantipa set within the jungle, using locally sourced eco-friendly products for signature treatments and wellness experiences. Open to hotel guests and visitors by appointment.
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Pantera Transportation is a Santa Teresa based agency coordinating private and shuttle land transportation, domestic flight bookings, and taxi boat or boat tour services around the Nicoya Peninsula. The company markets a fleet of tourist permitted vehicles with air conditioning and reports its team is available for private group transfers as well as ATV and 4x4 rental referrals through partners.
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General and cosmetic dental practice run by Dr. Manuel Vargas, located near the Playa Carmen crossing in Santa Teresa. Services include implants, cleanings, whitening, extractions, veneers, and clear aligners, with virtual consults available before an in-person visit.
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Spanish language school in Santa Teresa offering small-group and private lessons, often paired with surf and yoga sessions. Located 500 meters north of El Peñon, the school runs daily and serves both short-term visitors and longer-term residents learning Spanish.
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Real estate agency listing properties across Santa Teresa, Mal Pais, and Playa Hermosa, including beachfront villas, ocean-view homes, boutique hotels, and land. Covers the southern Nicoya Peninsula market.
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Garden installation and maintenance service located in Santa Teresa, handling planting, lawn mowing, hedge and tree trimming, and weed and green waste removal. Works with homeowners and vacation rental properties on ongoing upkeep as well as one-time installations.
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Full-service property management company focused on vacation rentals in Santa Teresa. Handles owner-facing management and guest services for short-term rental properties.
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Medical clinic in Playa Carmen, next to Hotel Santa Teresa, offering general consultations, urgent care, X-rays, and ambulance transfer for residents and visitors of the Mal Pais and Playa Carmen area. Staff includes specialists in urology, gynecology, general surgery, and pediatric surgery, with service available around the clock.
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Thai massage and bodywork practice focused on surfers and athletes, with stretching, deep tissue, and joint mobilization. Offers studio and on-location sessions plus workshops, with bookings by WhatsApp or email.
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Santa Teresa Travels was founded in 2007 and runs shared shuttle and private transportation across Costa Rica, plus rental car bookings and airport transfers, from its base in Santa Teresa/Cobano. The company advertises door to door service, air conditioned vehicles, and also handles parcel and order delivery between Santa Teresa, Montezuma and Cobano.
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Urgent care clinic on the east side of the Santa Teresa church, part of the Lifeguard Costa Rica medical network, open 8am to 11pm daily with a 24/7 on-call doctor for emergencies. Services include emergency ambulance dispatch, wound care and stitches, and general medical consultations for the Santa Teresa, Malpais, and Playa Carmen area.
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Wedding and event planning studio run by residents Courtney White-Mellon and Josh Mellon, who also build custom rustic decor and furniture for each event. The team handles full design and coordination for Costa Rica beach weddings, from ceremony structures to reception details, and takes on broader special-event and retreat planning. Based in Santa Teresa since 2009.
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Sixt operates a branch at Plaza Pochote on the main street of Santa Teresa Beach, 25 meters east of the Dream Catcher Hotel, renting SUVs and other vehicles for exploring the Nicoya Peninsula. The branch is open daily from 8am to 5pm and offers 24 hour return flexibility, with a parking lot located directly across from the office.
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Holistic spa in Santa Teresa offering bespoke facials, full-body massage, and natural sugaring hair removal. The focus is on restorative, natural-product treatments.
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Solar and energy management company based in Santa Teresa Beach, offering custom-built solar panel systems, battery storage for blackout protection, and off-grid solutions. Systems are shipped and assembled on demand, with the team visiting each site to design a system before installation.
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Private chef and catering service in Santa Teresa offering farm-to-table dinners delivered to villas and outdoor settings. Menus are customized and built around local produce and sustainably sourced seafood, for occasions from intimate dinners to group events.
Yes, 4 verified property management companies serve the zone, the largest single service category here.
Yes, 3 verified private chefs serve the area, including Chef Mario Espinoza.
Yes, 3 verified doctors and clinics serve the zone, including Biohealth Diagnostic Medical Center and Laboratory.
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