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Santa Teresa

Sophisticated Pacific-coast surf town with real yoga-camp and dive infrastructure.

In Santa Teresa, a mid-range month runs about $2,740 (CRC 1,230,330) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 75% of cities

Internet1/10

Among the 5% slowest cities for internet

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking5.6/10

Better coworking than about 50% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3.6/10

Fewer wellness options than about 70% of cities

Getting There6/10

Easier to reach than about 55% of cities

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Everything we know

34 categories for Santa Teresa, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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