Guidebook for
Parks & Nature
Deep in the woods hidden from the town there is an inviting waterfall, the sound of which echoes from the sides of the walls of the canyon. The color of water changes with the season, and during high season it can get fairly crowded since it is one of the main attractions. It is best to go before 9am or after 3pm. There is another steep trail facing the main waterfall that goes up to Delicias Falls. Take safety precautions and use good hiking shoes. Do not climb the face of the main waterfall to reach the upper falls.
67 yerel halk öneriyor
Montezuma Şelalesi
Deep in the woods hidden from the town there is an inviting waterfall, the sound of which echoes from the sides of the walls of the canyon. The color of water changes with the season, and during high season it can get fairly crowded since it is one of the main attractions. It is best to go before 9am or after 3pm. There is another steep trail facing the main waterfall that goes up to Delicias Falls. Take safety precautions and use good hiking shoes. Do not climb the face of the main waterfall to reach the upper falls.
At the very end of Playa Cocalito (a 2.5 hour walk from Montezuma), a beautiful 30-foot waterfall drops into the ocean. There is a road that brings you close to this fall from Cobano towards Paquera. The entrance road is at Tango Mar Resort. Either way, walking or horseback riding along the beaches are blessings in themselves. Due to the long distance, you will be mostly alone. Once in a while, you will see boats in the ocean rushing towards Tortuga Island or people on horses on a tour to this waterfall. For those who love quietness and nature, it is a must to explore the area further with its lagoon and beaches. Give yourself a pleasant cool shower under this waterfall!
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Cocalito Falls
At the very end of Playa Cocalito (a 2.5 hour walk from Montezuma), a beautiful 30-foot waterfall drops into the ocean. There is a road that brings you close to this fall from Cobano towards Paquera. The entrance road is at Tango Mar Resort. Either way, walking or horseback riding along the beaches are blessings in themselves. Due to the long distance, you will be mostly alone. Once in a while, you will see boats in the ocean rushing towards Tortuga Island or people on horses on a tour to this waterfall. For those who love quietness and nature, it is a must to explore the area further with its lagoon and beaches. Give yourself a pleasant cool shower under this waterfall!
Stretched out like a carpet, large and small colored stones are an attraction to young and old. The cold little stream that exits the dense forest forms a small pool with big sandstone boulders. From these boulders, natives scrape the surface to obtain the raw material with which they make a natural skin mask (see recipe on the next page). It is a caress to the skin as well as a source of minerals. Explore the secrets of nature while having a fun time!
A beautiful little adventure is to follow the creek upstream and find little cascades and pools in the narrow canyon - beautiful, silent, and green.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Piedra Colorada
Stretched out like a carpet, large and small colored stones are an attraction to young and old. The cold little stream that exits the dense forest forms a small pool with big sandstone boulders. From these boulders, natives scrape the surface to obtain the raw material with which they make a natural skin mask (see recipe on the next page). It is a caress to the skin as well as a source of minerals. Explore the secrets of nature while having a fun time!
A beautiful little adventure is to follow the creek upstream and find little cascades and pools in the narrow canyon - beautiful, silent, and green.
Rio Lajas close to Cabuya is the river with the biggest pools in the area. This river is about 4.5 miles from Montezuma crossing a bigger steel bridge. Its size and the big trees surrounding it are the hosts of a quite variety of birds, who come to nest and sleep there. In the morning between 6 and 8am and in evening around 5 and 6pm a lot of birds could be seen.
Rio Lajas
Rio Lajas close to Cabuya is the river with the biggest pools in the area. This river is about 4.5 miles from Montezuma crossing a bigger steel bridge. Its size and the big trees surrounding it are the hosts of a quite variety of birds, who come to nest and sleep there. In the morning between 6 and 8am and in evening around 5 and 6pm a lot of birds could be seen.
The dense green, the sounds of nature, the breathing of mother earth. This tropical dry forest is home of a countless amount of plants and animals. They want to be discovered. Walking quietly, if possible, gives a much better chance to seeing some wildlife. Nevertheless, people should be patience. The ones who rush through the park would only see the sweat pearls running from their faces.
Stop once in a while on the 2.5 hour walk to the park beach and appreciate the natural scenery.
There are two trails in the park. One is a round trip of one hour with signs who explain the non biologist the eco system.
The second one is about 2.5h and brings you to this beautiful beach. Great place
126 yerel halk öneriyor
Reserva Natural Cabo Blanco
The dense green, the sounds of nature, the breathing of mother earth. This tropical dry forest is home of a countless amount of plants and animals. They want to be discovered. Walking quietly, if possible, gives a much better chance to seeing some wildlife. Nevertheless, people should be patience. The ones who rush through the park would only see the sweat pearls running from their faces.
Stop once in a while on the 2.5 hour walk to the park beach and appreciate the natural scenery.
There are two trails in the park. One is a round trip of one hour with signs who explain the non biologist the eco system.
The second one is about 2.5h and brings you to this beautiful beach. Great place
For eco-tourists and animal lovers the Curu Wildlife Reserve is one of the highlights of the Nicoya Peninsula. In a tropical paradise environment visitors can see many of Costa Rica's animals in the wild.
Curu is privately owned and part of a large farm which combines sustainable agriculture and forest management with the protection of wildlife and nature.
The Curu river is a magnet for many animals
Of the 1,496 hectare property only 5 % (84 hectares) are protected under the terms of a "wildlife reserve". This zoneencompasses the 200 meter wide beach area, together with the mangrove estuaries and rivers.
52 yerel halk öneriyor
Curú Wildlife Refuge
For eco-tourists and animal lovers the Curu Wildlife Reserve is one of the highlights of the Nicoya Peninsula. In a tropical paradise environment visitors can see many of Costa Rica's animals in the wild.
Curu is privately owned and part of a large farm which combines sustainable agriculture and forest management with the protection of wildlife and nature.
The Curu river is a magnet for many animals
Of the 1,496 hectare property only 5 % (84 hectares) are protected under the terms of a "wildlife reserve". This zoneencompasses the 200 meter wide beach area, together with the mangrove estuaries and rivers.
Food Scene
Bohemian and hippie styles are often mentioned and described in travel books. Indeed, there is some truth to this. However, Montezuma offers much more than this. Good national and international restaurants offer a great variety of dishes. There are several places where live music is played at night. Sometimes, there is live fire-dancing on the streets (depending on the season). Tour agencies offer many kinds of activities from boat trips to Tortuga Island, zip lining, diving, horseback riding, surfing, paddle boarding, and much more. Every Saturday from 11am till 2pm, the organic market is set up in the park where delicious, fresh organic products await visitors. Have a taste!!
74 yerel halk öneriyor
Montezuma
Bohemian and hippie styles are often mentioned and described in travel books. Indeed, there is some truth to this. However, Montezuma offers much more than this. Good national and international restaurants offer a great variety of dishes. There are several places where live music is played at night. Sometimes, there is live fire-dancing on the streets (depending on the season). Tour agencies offer many kinds of activities from boat trips to Tortuga Island, zip lining, diving, horseback riding, surfing, paddle boarding, and much more. Every Saturday from 11am till 2pm, the organic market is set up in the park where delicious, fresh organic products await visitors. Have a taste!!
Since almost twenty years this place keeps the same great quality. The food and the service are fantastic, for this reason, it is busy most of the time. Better reserve a table(close to sea shore) in advance, specially in high season.The food is just delicious. Try the seafood dishes, since they get fresh fish delivered every day.
The set up close to the water also is absolutely special. Always a true pleasure!!.
Please, bring cash, they do not accept credit cards!.
Tel. 26420920
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Playa de los Artistas
Since almost twenty years this place keeps the same great quality. The food and the service are fantastic, for this reason, it is busy most of the time. Better reserve a table(close to sea shore) in advance, specially in high season.The food is just delicious. Try the seafood dishes, since they get fresh fish delivered every day.
The set up close to the water also is absolutely special. Always a true pleasure!!.
Please, bring cash, they do not accept credit cards!.
Tel. 26420920
About five miles and almost on the tip of the peninsular lies Cabuya, a small fishing
village with some smaller hotels and restaurants. The most travelers drive through to get to the “Cabo Blanco National Reserve”. There on the second crossroad on the left is a small restaurant with the name “Panadería café”. They not only sell bread and cakes, actually they serve incredible dishes. Everything comes in a good size so you can be sure not getting home hungry. The place is rustic, clean with a nice garden. Most locals go there frequently. Great place great food.
Tel. 26421184
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Panaderia Cabuya Cafeteria
About five miles and almost on the tip of the peninsular lies Cabuya, a small fishing
village with some smaller hotels and restaurants. The most travelers drive through to get to the “Cabo Blanco National Reserve”. There on the second crossroad on the left is a small restaurant with the name “Panadería café”. They not only sell bread and cakes, actually they serve incredible dishes. Everything comes in a good size so you can be sure not getting home hungry. The place is rustic, clean with a nice garden. Most locals go there frequently. Great place great food.
Tel. 26421184
Tierra y Fuego is located in the foothills above Montezuma called “Las Delicias”. It is not easy to find, but worth finding it. Mostly they offer Pizza and Pasta and it is absolutely fabulous, but the other dishes they serve don’t stay behind. Ask for fresh yellowfin tuna steaks grilled, also the deserts are wonderful. In high season the restaurant could get quiet busy, for that reason better reserve a table before.
The place is rustic and the garden around is beautiful, Great food, great people. You can’t get wrong.
Tel. 26421593
50 yerel halk öneriyor
TIERRA Y FUEGO
Delicias Montezuma ConnectionTierra y Fuego is located in the foothills above Montezuma called “Las Delicias”. It is not easy to find, but worth finding it. Mostly they offer Pizza and Pasta and it is absolutely fabulous, but the other dishes they serve don’t stay behind. Ask for fresh yellowfin tuna steaks grilled, also the deserts are wonderful. In high season the restaurant could get quiet busy, for that reason better reserve a table before.
The place is rustic and the garden around is beautiful, Great food, great people. You can’t get wrong.
Tel. 26421593
Close to the center before the bus station you find this great restaurant. The owner is from Israel and her dishes are great tasting. The restaurant is divided between two cooking styles. On the outside grill a Argentinean chef prepares Sushi and grill specialities and in the inside kitchen they prepare the Mediterranean/Israeli dishes as falafel and more. The favorite dishes have been the curry stew and the grilled Tuna. Best place in the center don’t miss this one.
Tel.26420325
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Puggo's
Close to the center before the bus station you find this great restaurant. The owner is from Israel and her dishes are great tasting. The restaurant is divided between two cooking styles. On the outside grill a Argentinean chef prepares Sushi and grill specialities and in the inside kitchen they prepare the Mediterranean/Israeli dishes as falafel and more. The favorite dishes have been the curry stew and the grilled Tuna. Best place in the center don’t miss this one.
Tel.26420325
Clandestine is the name of their restaurant.
The closest to us and maybe one of the best in the area if you like fusion. You will find it coming up from Montezuma waterfall about 300m/900ft (at the Butterfly Garden).
The dishes are a experimental combination of tastes and are as great as their beer.
The owner Ryan is brewing beer since years and has quiet get a true master in it.
Check out the one with lemon grass. We also do like the non GMO factor. Great place great people, a must for everyone who visit us and Montezuma.
Tel. 83188003
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Butterfly Brewing Co.
Montezuma-Delicias RoadClandestine is the name of their restaurant.
The closest to us and maybe one of the best in the area if you like fusion. You will find it coming up from Montezuma waterfall about 300m/900ft (at the Butterfly Garden).
The dishes are a experimental combination of tastes and are as great as their beer.
The owner Ryan is brewing beer since years and has quiet get a true master in it.
Check out the one with lemon grass. We also do like the non GMO factor. Great place great people, a must for everyone who visit us and Montezuma.
Tel. 83188003
Drinks & Nightlife
Chicos bar is the place what mostly closes the latest in town. Friday and Saturday they also have dance. If you like latin dance authenticity and you are not afraid of the drunks, that will be your place to finish the night.
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Chico's Playa Bar Restaurante
Chicos bar is the place what mostly closes the latest in town. Friday and Saturday they also have dance. If you like latin dance authenticity and you are not afraid of the drunks, that will be your place to finish the night.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental Playa Tambor
Essentials
They do have mostly everything you need. The prices are not cheap, if you have a lot to buy, it might be wise driving the 15 min. over the bumpy road to Cobano.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Super Montezuma
They do have mostly everything you need. The prices are not cheap, if you have a lot to buy, it might be wise driving the 15 min. over the bumpy road to Cobano.