• Get in
• Get around
• See
• Do
• Buy
• Eat
• Drink
• Sleep
• Get out

Montezuma is a town near the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica.

[edit] Get in

Ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera, and then a very rough bus ride. Alternatively, you can fly from San José to the small airstrip at Tambor and then take a taxi. Both Nature Air and Sansa have daily flights, which take around 30 minutes. The cost of flying is much more expensive than using ground transportation, but if you are short on time, flying is the way to go.

[edit] Get around

The town is very compact and walking is the best way to get around. There is very inexpensive bus service from Montezuma to Cabo Blanco National Park and Mal Pais. For schedules see thebusschedule.com

[edit] See

• Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve

• Waterfalls. There are 3 sets of waterfalls flowing into eachother with pools to swim in on the bottom of each one. It's a very steep, somewhat dangerous climb to the 2nd part of the falls. Shoes are best but it can be done in sandals. To get to the falls just follow the creek up for 15 minutes and you'll see them. Ask any local for directions.

• Horseback riding

• Hanging out on the beach

[edit] Do

Bring enough cash ($ or colon) to last your stay in Montezuma as there are no ATMS. The nearest bank is in Cobano, about 7 km away, and it is only open on weekdays. Most stores/restaurants/hotels do accept credit cards though.

[edit] Buy

[edit] Eat

If you are coming in from other parts of the country, be prepared for high prices. Even the casadas will cost you $5 and up. The majority of restaurants/sodas cater to an American audience with hamburgers, muffins, sushi, pancakes, and pizza on the menu. Not your regular Costa Rican food...

• Hotel Montezuma

• Pizza Net

• There's a restaurant in a somewhat hidden area, near the centre of town that serves a lobster buffet for $12.00.

Lots of places.

[edit] Drink

• Chico's Bar - Chico's is basically the only bar in Montezuma and is located in the center of town. Great place to hang out with both locals and other tourists.

[edit] Sleep

• Hotel Amor de Mar 506-642-0262 [1] - Located a short walk outside of town, across the road from the waterfalls. Absolutely gorgeous setting right on the ocean. Variety of room types (some with shared bathroom, some with private). Rates range from $45 to $90 per night + tax.

• Lucy's is north of town, and on the beach. $7 per person.

• There is a pretty cheap camping site. 2$ per person. 2 Person tent costs 2 $ a night.

[edit] Get out

If you are trying to make your way back to the San Jose airport, take a $65/3 hours express ride: 1 hour water taxi + 2 hours taxi ride (with air condition). This option can be purchased at any of the local tour companies. It is worth it.