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Playa Cocolito
Playa Cocolito is probably the most deserted beach in the entire Montezuma/Malpais/Santa Teresa area. It’s inaccessible by car, and so the only way to get there is to hike in. Tourists come here for two reasons… first because it’s an amazingly beautiful hike and for those who want to go farther than Playa Grande it’s […]
Cabuya Island
Cabuya Island is one of those magical spots that most people see, but few people actually take the time to walk out to. It’s a place of fear, legend, rumor, and excitement, supposedly haunted by ghosts at night, due to the fact that it’s been a cemetery for as long as anyone can remember. Supposedly, […]
Playa Cabuya
In Cabuya is one of the best beaches on the Peninsula, despite the fact that many people who visit or live in the area think that Cabuya’s beaches aren’t all that great. While it’s true that much of Cabuya is dark sand, rocks, or even seems muddy, as you can see, this beach is gorgeous. […]
Studio Los Almendros
Estudio Los Almendros is a beach bungalow rental place with a dance studio and learning center, on the beach south of Montezuma. Owner Ninoska Gomez, originally from Venezuela, built it many years ago, and has used the studio to attract many amazing dancers and dance teachers, especially through her “Artist in Residence” program. Ninoska has […]
Dance in Montezuma
So you’ve traveled all the way down to Montezuma and are hoping to find somewhere to dance? That shouldn’t be too difficult here… after all, Montezuma is full of young people immersed in a vibrant Latino culture. In Montezuma you’ll find dance retreats, dance classes, a bar with dancing every night, and street dancing! The […]
Chico’s Bar
Chico’s Bar is an essential part of the Montezuma experience. The bar is right in the middle of town, and is the focus of the town’s nightlife. The small bar somehow manages to serve hundreds of people some nights, who hang out on the street in front, wander to the beach with a beer in […]
Montezuma Crew
The Montezuma Crew is run by a small group of Italians and Argentinians who live in the Montezuma area and who have a profound love of the ocean and everything in it. Their passion comes through in everything they do and rubs off on their clients who go with them for various seafaring activities such […]
Scuba Diving Certification Course
Thinking about getting your scuba diving certification? If you’re 14 or older, you can get certified here in Montezuma through the Tortuga Dive Club. Montezuma is an excellent spot to do this because the water is warm and comfortable, and the teachers and program here are great. CMAS Certification The course will be a CMAS […]
Montezuma and Cabuya Dive Sites
A larger coastal map showing the dives sites and more is here: Large Coast Map Montezuma Dive Sites Cocalito: Not far from Montezuma, near to the the famous El Chorro waterfall, this area offers three different sites with depths between 8 and 16 meters. Here you will swim through clouds of tropical fish and are […]
Tambor Dive Sites
A larger coastal map showing the dives sites and more is here: Large Coast Map Bahia Ballena (Whale Bay) is one of the most beautiful spots in Costa Rica, and the north edge has many good dive sites. The water is usually calm here, and always warm. The terrain is very convoluted, with many caves, […]
Great Stuff
Clandestina Restaurant
My new favorite restaurant, Clandestina is not to be missed by food lovers staying anywhere near to Montezuma. Established in March 2015, Clandestina is the new kid on the block. The Oregon/Tico collaboration is a winner among locals and travelers alike, with artisan craft beers, made onsite by Butterfly Brewing Co. and delicious, exciting […]
