Top Things to do in Montezuma
What to do and see in Montezuma, Province of Puntarenas: The Best Horseback Riding Tours
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
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. Indiana Horse Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
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!
3. Horse Spirit Healing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Resonance Ranch horses have sweet, gentle spirits and share an unforgettable and beautiful horseback trail ride adventure on beach, jungle, village or farm. Your horseback journey begins by meeting our special horse herd at the 400 acre seaside ranch. Learn about and connect with your unique horse and experience EquiEnergy and EquiTouch and feel the powerful healing and joyful energy of horses. Learn to listen and whisper to horses and how to communicate effectively and gently on the ground and in the saddle. Feed, brush and saddle up and venture out to explore beautiful Costa Rica. Create confidence and friendship with our wonderful horses as you take in the beauty of Costa Rica nature. Our unique horse experiences are one you will remember for a lifetime! Horse Spirit Healing offers horseback riding lessons, therapeutic riding, Equine Gestalt Coaching, 2 night ranch stay, 7 night horse retreats and more. An adventure never to forget and to repeat every chance you get!
4. Tropical Tours Shuttles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 596 reviews
Tropical Tours Shuttles in Santa Teresa, 100% Local Reliable Family Shuttle Business offering Minibus Transportation Services: Airport Shuttles, Daily Transportation & Private Shuttles in Costa Rica. Our destinations are: SJO International Airport in San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde and the entire Guanacaste area like: Tamarindo, Playa Grande, Samara, Nosara, Carrillo, Mal Pais, Santa Teresa, Montezuma, Liberia Airport LIR, Flamingo, Playas del Coco, Brasilito and more... Our main routes are departing from Santa Teresa to San Jose Airport and Liberia Airport. 2020 Travelers Choice on Tripadvisor. Join us on your next trip to Costa Rica.
5. Cabo Blanco Travelers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 440 reviews
We are a company dedicated to tourism. We do Tour to Tortuga Island, located in the Gulf of Nicoya in Costa Rica, which includes transportation, food and drinks. We also tour on horse to two waterfalls located in the Montezuma Area, and areas of the mountain and beach. We rent RTV Quad, bikes, surfboards, we sell tickets to anywhere in the world, rent of bungalows among others.
