Montezuma Travel Guide

 
by Snipernurse
  •   Things to Do
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  •   Montezuma
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  • My horse Barney and my friend's horse Coyote
      My horse Barney and my friend's horse...
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  • The isolated area of waterfalls and natural pools
      The isolated area of waterfalls and...
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  • The beach at Isla Tortuga
      The beach at Isla Tortuga
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Pro

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 Nice beaches and little town, hike to the waterfalls is awesome 


Con

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 'roads' to get there 


In a nutshell

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 Best of Costa Rica: great vibe, endless things to do 

 

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Things to Do  

Excellent Photography Tour

Excellent Photography Tour, Montezuma

 bentaylor49 Says:  I've wanted to learn how to take photos for a long time and finally, I found out the best way to do it while on vacation. John Ussenko is a professional photographer offering photography tips and techniques. He helped me understand the basic principles of aperture, shutter,... 

Cabuya Island Fishing & Snorkeling Tour

Cabuya Island Fishing & Snorkeling Tour, Montezuma

 Travellingchica Says:  You quickly learn that the main tour pushed all over Montezuma is the Tortuga Island tour. It's a fun tour but it is a pretty standard tour.... lots of lolling around the island time waiting for the boat to leave, snorkeling with 50 people in the water etc. In search of... 

Reserva Absoluta Cabo Blanco

Reserva Absoluta Cabo Blanco, Montezuma

 Snipernurse Says:  I'm not sure I can be an unbiased critic of this particular outing. I set out for the Cabo Blanco beach at the end of my trip, sore from long day of surfing and tired from battling a day of light travelors diarrhea. I expected for the bus to drop us off at the beach, I wore... 

Day Trip to Tortuga Island

Day Trip to Tortuga Island, Montezuma

 Snipernurse Says:  Another popular and fun tour from Montezuma is a day tour to Tortuga Island. Again shop around as many tour operators offer this. I believe I paid 40$ a person for the full day. You depart from the beach in the morning and head out to the island area, stopping for an hour of... 

Horseback Riding Along the Beach

Horseback Riding Along the Beach, Montezuma

 Snipernurse Says:  My first time horseback riding was in here in Montezuma, Costa Rica. The Montezuma area has several long patches of beach for horses to romp, and let me tell you, the horses take off! The tour guides ensure you get a thrill by racing by your horse on their own, sending yours... 

Talk to Paul

Talk to Paul, Montezuma

 Diverdan28 Says:  Paul is an American expatriate who lives on the beach in Montezuma. Seen by some as a bit of a nuisance, he is actually quite an interesting fellow. He is on the main street every morning sweeping up the garbage in hopes of a bit of compensation from the merchants. He... 

Montezuma-Snorkel trip

Montezuma-Snorkel trip, Montezuma

 Diverdan28 Says:  I purchased the all day snorkel trip via CocoZuma in Montezuma. Departure is at 0830 from the beach. About 20 people on the small boat seemed a challenge but it was more seaworthy that at first appearance. Its about 60 minutes to the Island which is a tropical paradise with... 

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving, Montezuma

 Diverdan28 Says:  I booked a 2 tank dive through CocoZuma Traveller in Montezuma. I went by the same boat that takes the snorkellers to Tortuga Island. Just before we got to Tortuga, I was met by the other boat with the divers. I believe the scuba operator is based in Tambor. The two tank... 

Hotels  

Hotel Amor de Mar

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Restaurants  

unknown: Next to Chico'S Bar

unknown: Next to Chico'S Bar, Montezuma

 Diverdan28 Says:  I missed the name but its directly to the right of Chico-s bar is you are looking towards the water. They have a little patio upstairs at the back. You walk through the restaurant to get to it. I had one of the best casado i've ever had in CR. Breakfast is also great... 

Cafe Azucar: The Best Sandich in the Southern Peninsula

Cafe Azucar: The Best Sandich in the Southern Peninsula, Montezuma

 tropicalia6 Says:  Certainly you'll have to pass by Cobano during your stay at Montezuma because that's where the only bank is. Cobano is awful but we discovered a great and cheaper than Montezuma place to have a godd cup of coffee and a delicious sandwich.The place itself is unique because it... 

Restaurante El Parque: Guacamole heaven

Restaurante El Parque: Guacamole heaven, Montezuma

 travelintraina Says:  I didn't have a full meal here, but the nacho chips served with guacamole were tremendous. OK, the chips were just average, but the freshly made guacamole is amazing. I went back another night just for that. 

Nightlife  

Great Bar Scene

Great Bar Scene, Montezuma

 Snipernurse Says:  There is a great bar/dance scene in Montezuma. Right at the end of the street is a bar that extends to the beach, and during the tourist season, this will be packed with travelers and Costa Ricans on vacation themselves. It's safe and a great time. Since Montezuma is a... 

Chico's Bar: Disco central

Chico's Bar: Disco central, Montezuma

 Kindra Says:  This casual bar during the day becomes the town's main dancing spot in the evenings (or at least on weekends) and fills up with locals and hippies dancing to the reggae, salsa and merengue. There are many tables to chill at and several pool tables. Just down the steps on the... 

Transportation  

Boat from Jaco to Montezuma

Boat from Jaco to Montezuma, Montezuma

 Snipernurse Says:  It is quite popular to get to Montezuma by boat from Jaco. This is handy in case you wanted to get to the Guanacasta from the Southern coast. You need to book this in advance, and you can do that in Jaco or Manuel Antonio, or possibly pay the boat drivers. Basically a speed... 

San Jose to Montezuma

San Jose to Montezuma, Montezuma

 Diverdan28 Says:  The easiest method of getting to Montezuma from San Jose is via the direct bus from Coco Cola station. Unlike the most of the other buses, you can't pre-buy your tickets. Get there at least 30 minutes prior to departure for a good seat. Buy the ticket from the driver. The... 

Shopping  

Local's Table Top Craft Stores

Local's Table Top Craft Stores, Montezuma

 Snipernurse Says:  You may notice that around 9 am the dreadlocked locals prepare their tables for a hard day at work selling jewelrys and other knick knacks. You may find a lot of these interesting and faily cheap. Have a look at each of their tables, they are much less imposing then... 

Super Mercado de Montezuma: Grocery shopping at the Super Montezuma

Super Mercado de Montezuma: Grocery shopping at the Super Montezuma, Montezuma

 sean420 Says:  The super mercado (super market) in Montezuma has pretty much everything you would expect to find in a grocery store. Cold beer, liquor, bread, bug spray, and whatever else you might need Grab a 6 pack of cold Imperial or Pilsen for a day at the beach! I expected the... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Montezuma is safe

Montezuma is safe, Montezuma

 Snipernurse Says:  I never felt in danger at any time in Montezuma. Everywhere in the world warrents certain awareness about safety issues and Montezuma is no exception. I felt safer here then I do in certain parts of my hometown of Modesto, California 

What to Pack  

Simple Packing suggestions

Simple Packing suggestions, Montezuma

 Snipernurse Says:   Jeans/Pants for horseback riding. Skin suit for surfing/snorkeling. Flip Flops. Hiking boots if you want to visit Cabo Blanco Sun tan lotion (the sun is strong), aloe vera for when you get burned, chap stick, swim trunks/suits x 2, sunglasses. 

Favorites  

Montezuma town

Montezuma town, Montezuma

 Kindra Says:  This is a very tiny town but has many little restaurants and tourist shops where you can buy sandals, clothes (great skirts and shirts), handicrafts, hammocks, surfing and swimming gear, incense and other souvenir ammenities.There is one main place in town for internet but... 

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