Top Things to do in Montezuma
What to do and see in Montezuma, Province of Puntarenas: The Best Things to do
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. La Selva Cerveza Artesanal
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
La Selva Cerveza Artesanal is a craft brewery in the midst of the jungles of Costa Rica, residing by Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve, the first in the country, from which we use the water to brew 6 different ales, embodying an alternative lifestyle which we call a “living ale”. We offer brewery tours, a tasting room, and a tapas restaurant onsite.
Reviewed By aml888 - San Francisco, United States
We were on our way back to Montezuma from a hot & sweaty 6 mile hike in Cabo Blanco and saw the signs for cold beer & tapas. We followed them down the dirt road and - behold! - beer heaven! La Selva makes some of the best craft beer that we had in Costa Rica. Across four of us, we tried seven of their beers and also their amazing sparkling lemonade (it's in the bottle in the case - I regretted not buying more bottles of it to take back to our hotel). Their beers range from light to dark and every one that we tried was quite good. The tapas were also delicious - we tried the hummus, the nachos (pillowy fried dough bites) and the yucca fries (our favorite). It's a nice setting with mostly outdoor seating, from comfy couches to overturned oil drums as seats with cross sections of trees for tables. The owner wasn't particularly friendly but no matter. It was still a great experience and I'd definitely recommend it, especially after a visit to the Isla de Cabuya or Cabo Blanco.
4. 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.
5. TICO SPANISH
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
TICO SPANISH -Learning by Doing- is a local, Costa Rican owned business focused on teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. We are based out of the beautiful beach town of Montezuma, Costa Rica.
Reviewed By gretchenp548
I had a marvelous time studying with Andy, who runs Tico Spanish. He's a perceptive, patient teacher who makes learning fun, non-intimidating, and efficient. And he's perceptive about the cultural aspects of language. I really recommend studying with him!
6. La Escuela Del Sol
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
Combine Spanish, surfing, yoga, fire dancing and scuba certification in any combination for 1-12 weeks in Cabuya, Costa Rica. Programs include accommodations, zip line canopy tours, horseback riding, waterfall hikes, bonfires and a whole lot of fun. We have just bought a wildlife rescue center and are building a new campus. We are currently accepting volunteers willing to help with construction while we renew our permits and soon we will have a wildlife volunteer program as well.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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
