Santa Teresa is a must-see destination in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santa Teresa has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santa Teresa in March, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 300 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Santa Teresa, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Santa Teresa, you’ll arrive at Cobano (ACO), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Santa Teresa is to pick up a car hire from San José, which is about 76 miles from Santa Teresa. You’ll find branches of FlexWays and Alamo, among others, in San José.
Average rates range from around €132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €255 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.36 per litre in Santa Teresa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €16.25 and €21.66. The most frequently booked car type in Santa Teresa is Economy (Toyota Rush or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.