Self-drive · Santa Teresa
Rent an ATV in Santa Teresa and explore the beaches, jungle roads, and surrounding areas at your own pace. Our fully automatic 4x4 quads are built for the dirt roads and rugged terrain around Santa Teresa and Mal País.
Every ATV comes with 4x4, a locking cargo box and helmets, and starts you off with a full tank. We also offer free delivery and collection anywhere in Santa Teresa, making renting an ATV simple from your hotel, Airbnb, or other accommodation.
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Why rent an ATV in Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa is spread along a long stretch of the Pacific coast, with beaches, restaurants, surf breaks, jungle roads, and accommodation spread across several kilometres. Renting an ATV makes getting around Santa Teresa much easier. You can ride to Playa Carmen for breakfast, head to Playa Hermosa for a surf, explore Mal País, or continue toward Manzanillo and Montezuma without relying on taxis or shuttles.
The local dirt roads can become rough and muddy during the green season, which is why a properly maintained ATV with 4x4 is useful here.
For many visitors, renting an ATV is more than just transportation. It is a convenient way to see more of the Costa Rican landscape while enjoying the freedom to stop wherever you want.
Whether you are visiting Santa Teresa for a few days, staying for a week, or looking for an easy way of getting around, an ATV gives you the freedom to explore beyond the main road.
The fleet
We run three models rather than whatever was cheapest — each picked for what it does well, and every one of them serviced between rentals, not once a season.
The Can-Am Outlander is one of the most capable machines we run. Fully automatic with selectable 4x4, it handles the unpaved tracks, the hill roads, and the muddy green-season sections without difficulty. A solid choice for riders who want to explore beyond the main road.
The Honda in our fleet is reliable, easy to ride, and well suited to the coast road between Santa Teresa and Mal País. Fully automatic, comfortable for one or two riders, and fitted with a cargo box on the back for bags, towels, and beach gear.
The Kymco is straightforward and easy to get comfortable on fast — a good fit if this is your first time on a quad or you just want simple, predictable handling on the coast road. Fully automatic, with the same locking cargo box and passenger seat as the rest of the fleet.
Whichever machine you get, it is fully automatic, fitted with front and rear cargo racks and a locking box on the back, and serviced between rentals rather than once a season. Santa Teresa's combination of dust, salt air, rain, and rough tracks is hard on vehicles, and regular maintenance is the only thing that keeps any of them reliable.
What you get
There are no complicated pickup arrangements. Tell us where you are staying and we can bring the ATV directly to your hotel, Airbnb, or accommodation in Santa Teresa.
What to bring
If you are visiting Santa Teresa to surf, a small bag with your sunglasses, towel, water, and other essentials can easily fit in the cargo box.
Staying a while?
Santa Teresa runs several kilometres along the coast, and many visitors stay for a week or longer. If you are here for several days, renting day by day can quickly become expensive. Longer rentals give you a better daily rate and make it easier to explore Santa Teresa and the surrounding areas without arranging transportation every day.
Under 3 days
$65/day
Full-day rentals
3 to 7 days
$60/day
The most popular range
Over 7 days
$55/day
Weekly and longer
Two weeks+
$50/day
Our best rate
One security deposit covers the whole rental period regardless of length. If your quad develops a fault during your rental, we will bring a replacement rather than leave you without transportation. Full rates on the pricing page.
Where to go
Distances along the coast road from Santa Teresa, heading north. Approximate riding times can vary depending on road conditions, traffic, weather, and your route.
Explore Santa Teresa, Mal País, and beyond
One of the biggest advantages of renting an ATV is being able to explore beyond the immediate town. Depending on road conditions and your plans, you can use your rental to visit:
Always check current road conditions before heading farther from Santa Teresa, especially during the rainy season.
Santa Teresa is a surf destination, and having your own transportation can make it easier to move between different beaches and surf spots. An ATV gives you the flexibility to check the waves in Santa Teresa, ride toward Playa Hermosa, or explore the coast around Mal País when conditions change. The locking cargo box also gives you useful storage for smaller personal items while you are getting around.
Taxis and shuttles are useful for individual trips, but the costs can add up when you are moving around Santa Teresa several times a day. With your own ATV, you can go to the beach whenever you want, visit different parts of Santa Teresa, explore Mal País, pick up groceries, get to restaurants and surf spots, avoid waiting for a taxi, and carry your bags and beach gear.
For visitors staying several days, an ATV rental can be a practical way of getting around Santa Teresa while also turning transportation into part of the adventure.
Quick answers
More questions? Read the full FAQ page.
Tell us your dates, how many riders, and where you are staying. We will check availability and bring the ATV to you.