Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Montezuma, Province of Puntarenas

April 28, 2022 Flossie Demartino

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. El Pinto Horseback Riding Expeditions

Montezuma Costa Rica +506 8358 1047 [email protected]
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El Pinto Horseback Riding Expeditions

El Pinto Expeditions offers daily specialized private horseback rides,overnight moon rides and stays at our farm near Montezuma. The horses are family to us, so we love and take good care of them. They are well suited to trail riding, and we care very much about matching people with the right horse. Our speciality is beginner to intermediate level. Marvin gives instructions on techniques for safety & comfort for both the rider & the horse.

Reviewed By Greece50 - Orange, United States

I went riding with Marvin over the Xmas holidays and had a wonderful time riding on the beach to the waterfall. All of the prior Tripadvisor reviews are accurate. After reading so many positive reviews, I had very high expectations for this ride and they were all met. I can't think of anything that I can add to the high praise given by all of his riders. In addition to the enjoyable conversation and opportunity to canter on the beach, Lily (my horse) had the smoothest gait that I've ever experienced. If you love to ride, it is worth it to get yourself to Montezuma to ride with Marvin.

2. Peaks 'n Swells Surf Camp

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Peaks 'n Swells Surf Camp

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!

3. High tide surf school

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High tide surf school

Surf Lesson-Board Rental-Safary Tours Teaching the sport,so people can have fun-time away from the stres of live

4. Montezuma Surf School with Chris Johnson

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Montezuma Surf School with Chris Johnson

From the moment many people ride their first wave, they are hooked for life. Our mission at Montezuma Surf is to Introduce, Educated, and Train all levels of Surfers from the vast knowledge we have acquired during Decades of Surfing . We offer Friendly, Certified, Bilingual Instruction, while focusing on your Comfort, Safety, and Satisfaction. At Montezuma Surf we pride ourselves on the level of commitment we have towards creating great Surf Adventures. The Southern Nicoya Peninsula, of Costa Rica, is a region unlike any other place on earth. When you arrive in this area, your senses will be flooded with natural beauty, and positive energy. Near the tip of the Peninsula is the slightly funky, and always lively town of Montezuma, a magical and unique Surf Destination. Being on a Peninsula is a great advantage for Surfing, as we can surf a wide variety of waves. And if the Surf is too small, too big, or too windy on one side of the Peninsula, we can usually find Perfect Surf on the other side.

5. Indiana Horse Tours

Pura Vida Road Puntarenas, Montezuma 60111 Costa Rica +506 8837 8244 [email protected]
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Indiana Horse Tours

Indiana Horse Tours offers a fun and unique way to see Costa Rica! I've been here more than 20 years working with the horses and taking people riding. It's a small operation named after my daughter Indiana. Come ride horseback through the scenic back roads of Montezuma to the beautiful secluded waterfalls of Florida, take a one way loop starting in the countryside above Montezuma down to los cedros beach riding back along the beach and coastline road to town or take the beach ride to El Chorro waterfall. We also offer an "overnight" ride for those wanting a little more. Whatever you choose, most importantly what I want to offer is a good if not amazing experience with a horse in this beautiful land that you may take with you forever. The horses are the special part of what I do and that is what I like to share with the people that come to ride.

Reviewed By ESPNATE

Simply one of the best adventures I have ever been on. I am not an experienced rider; Deanne's lovely horses and personality gave me every bit of confidence that I needed. My wife and I loved our time traversing through the jungle, over pools of water, and up and down the Costa Rican landscape. I highly recommend this trip to everyone!

6. Young Vision Surf School

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Young Vision Surf School

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!

7. Surf School By The Wave

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Surf School By The Wave

Surf lessons in English, in Spanish or in French with the best surf instructors of the peninsula / Boards rentals

8. Cabo Blanco Travelers

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Cabo Blanco Travelers

Tour operator based in the Montezuma area, Costa Rica, managed by the Costa Rican Family, with extensive experience in customer service focused on the area's tourist area.

9. Montezuma Bike Tours

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Montezuma Bike Tours

We dedicate to explore de Nicoya Peninsula area Montezuma, Mal Pais and Santa Teresa using mountain bike to give you the best experience driving a bicycle thru the mountains, rivers and beaches . The tours are designed for any cyclist from beginner to advance. what really matters is your adventurous spirit and sense of fun.Montezuma bike Tours offers the very best mountain bike tours in a beautiful backcountry locations in the Nicoya Peninsula. Experienced staff will ensure your mountain biking vacation is one to remember incredible rides. Join us in traveling to the town of Montezuma, Cabuya, Mal Pais, Santa Teresa and Tambor. Experience riding a bicycle and discovering small and hiding beaches

10. Montezuma Crew

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Montezuma Crew

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 -

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