Playa Santa Teresa is located 12 kms. southeast of the town of Cóbano. The shortest route is to take the Paquera Ferryboat. Its southern limit is the Arios Rock and extends to the north up to the Playa Carmen, both of them rocky hilltops. It has gray sands and moderate to strong waves suitable for surfing. From Playa Teresa one can observe the countryside belonging to the Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve.