Top Things to do in Montezuma
The 8 Best Nature & Parks 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. Costa Rica Color
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
2. Refugio Nacional Mixto de Vida Silvestre Romelia
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
3. Wild Sun Rescue Center
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
We offer educational tours by appointment on Wednesdays and Sundays. Call us to reserve a spot! Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release local wildlife that is sick, injured, or orphaned, releasing each animal back into its natural habitat. We are also working to reintroduce the Scarlet Macaw, a species that has been wiped out in this region of Costa Rica. Come check out our work!
Reviewed By TrailBlazer573018
Wild Sun is just beautiful, and Jeremy and his team have many wild animals they are rehabilitating. The best thing was seeing dozens of scarlet macaws flying over the center. Wild Sun has a scarlet macaw reintroduction program, and the released birds return for daily feedings while they learn to forage for themselves. I highly recommend a visit.
4. 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.
5. Isla de Cabuya
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By soulfirewarrior - Montezuma, Costa Rica
My first visit to Cabuya Island was in 2005. It was unforgettable. A friend offered to take me by kayak. There was a ceremony happening that day and you could see locals walking out to the island during low tide. It's not often you get to witness a funeral on a tropical island surrounded by the sea. I've been back a few times and depending on the weather the air can feel very heavy adding to the authenticity of the experience of a cemetery island. I highly recommend. The fishing boats perched on land at low tide also make for great photo ops. If sunny bring a hat and plenty of drinking water.
6. Mariposario Butterfly Garden
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
The Montezuma Butterfly Gardens is located 1.6 km outside of Montezuma on the Montezuma-Delicias road where the trail to the upper waterfalls is located. The Butterfly garden is open 7 days a week 8am-5pm. The entrance fee is $4.
Reviewed By 188mariau - Valencia, Spain
Beautiful place you see lots of butterflies in nice colors also de sourandings are fantastic it is close to de watervals
