Top Things to do in Montezuma
The 5 Best Things to do Adventurous in Montezuma, Province of Puntarenas
North of Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Preserve and south of Tambor Bay, along a forested sandy bay, Montezuma has numerous beaches, waterfalls, good fishing, seafood, surfing, snorkeling, horseback riding, hiking, and bicycling. Playa Las Manchas is popular for snorkeling, though you need to be mindful of riptides as you gaze at the parrotfish, rays, puffers, and needlefish. The kids will like exploring the colorful rocks and tide pools at Playa Rocas. Beachfront cantinas, bars, and restaurants are plentiful in Montezuma. Playa de los Artistas on the Montezuma beachfront serves sushi, pizza, and vegetarian dishes by lantern light at driftwood tables on smooth sand floors beneath bamboo lattice ceilings. Playa Montezuma hosts the fishing fleet. Hike half an hour to the endless sands of Playa Grande to swim, surf, boogie board, or sunbathe nude where the waves are big and the currents less strong. Horseback ride, bike, or hike the beachfront path north towards Playa Cocolito, where El Chorro waterfall tumbles into the rocky ocean. Follow the river upstream from the beach to find more waterfalls for swimming. Playa Los Cedros, a small scenic beach flanked by a waterfall and large banyan tree near Cabuya, has a right-handed point break favored by experienced surfers when the south swells get going good. The beaches and tropical forests at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Preserve are protected as a national park. Surf at nearby Mal Pais, Playa Santa Teresa, or Playa Carmen. Surf camps can teach you the basics.
Restaurants in Montezuma
1. Peaks 'n Swells Surf Camp
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5.0 based on 99 reviews
Peaks 'n Swells Surf Camp provides incredible, one of a kind beachfront lodging, top surf instructors and sought-after yoga instructors to deliver a high performance surf camp in an uncrowded and stunning part of Costa Rica. Peaks offers a fast track surf experience for those wanting to progress in their surfing or beginners who are serious about wanting to learn to surf. The small camp sizes in an uncrowded area offering a variety of surf breaks will ensure an unintimidating and true surfing experience. Live your dream! Surf with Peaks 'n Swells!
2. Young Vision Surf School
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5.0 based on 308 reviews
Young Vision Surf School is a Costa Rican owned and operated surf school in Montezuma, Costa Rica. International Surf Association (ISA) Certified bilingual surf instructors and Certified Beach Rescue Lifeguards teach you about safety in the water, standing up on the board and catching waves of all sizes. Daily lessons include two hours of instruction, the use of the surf board, rash guard and fresh fruits. Contact us to fulfill your dream of surfing in paradise!
3. Montezuma Crew
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Hola !, I'm Michele from Isla Tortuga Dive Club. We are all very glad that you have contacted us and that we are able to book you for an Incredible Private Tour Day with us. Our tour is a whole day tour, starting 8:30am and finishing at 3:00pm. The departure point is at Bahía Ballena´s dock, in Tambor Bay. We will provide you with all the necessary snorkeling and dive gear, as well as an underwater guide, and you will have the possibility of doing 1 or 2 Dive , If you have dive licenses,if you have nor we offer discover dive. During the trip to Tortuga Island and back you will visit 2 different white sand beaches and you will also be able to do some coastal fishing and, hopefully, catch yourself something for dinner! You will enjoy a fresh tropical breakfast and a Mediterranean Lunch, including oysters and some fresh made carpaccio among other delicious things. Juices, water and beers are also included. All this, On Board and served by our crew. Also, in case you need, we have a some very beautiful houses or bungalows for rent daily, weekly or monthly with special prices for our clients. Best wishes, Michele - Montezuma Crew -
4. SunTrails Montezuma Waterfall Canopy Tour
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
WATERFALLS ZIP LINE TOURS The canopy consists of a series of 9 cables, 13 platforms that are suspended high above the forest floor. While on the canopy tour you will see a number of plants and animals unique to Costa Rica, possibly including howler and white-faced monkeys, parrots, iguanas and much more. During the tour we stop at the famous waterfalls where you can take pictures and go for a swim in the pools carved by the cascading waters. After that we´ll stop in Montezuma, so you can have some time to shop and look around.
5. Montezuma Falls
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4.5 based on 1,408 reviews
Reviewed By matthewbe42 - Montezuma, Costa Rica
The Montezuma falls are gorgeous, and easy to reach. A short hike along a pretty good path takes you back to the oasis. The water is deliciously cool and refreshing, especially on a hot day. Definitely worth the trek if you're in Montezuma. I recommend going in the morning - 9-10am, before it gets too hot and filled with people.
