Lying on the same road is the quiet brother of Sta. Teresa. Though the name of the place stands for "Bad Country", probably for not having natural water, it is peace and quiet for the tourist, 7 km away from Sta. Teresa parties.

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For the best pacific sunsets go to Mal Pais/Santa Teresa, the famous surfer's paradise, where people from around the world gather to challenge Playa Carmen's heart pounding surf breaks and enjoy the beach and night life. Growing rapidly in the last ten years, it not only attracts surfers but party people (and investors) from around the world. Playa Hermosa, further north is more difficult to get to, and has fewer facilities. And, like the name implies, the beach is breath taking.