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Lying on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, Montezuma was a small remote fishing village until the 1980’s when it began to gain a repute of being an ideal budget location for the nearby areas of the Cabo Blanco National Park, the Isla Tortuga and the Curu Wildlife Reserve. Nowadays a popular hangout for young foreign travelers, who enjoy the village’s laidback lifestyle, Montezuma is a carefree place with a mellow vibe.

Among the more popular beach vacation destinations because of its ‘hippie’ lifestyle, Montezuma is a great place to stay at, with its charming beaches, cheap and economical hotels and accommodations, and good restaurants and cuisine. Though this tiny village retains most of its tranquil atmosphere, it is now a huge beach party stop teeming with younger tourists. After the sun sets, Montezuma is the place to be on the peninsula, with plenty of bars and discos found throughout the village. The entire area comes alive with music and dancing and you can find plenty of people relaxing and having a good time.

The beaches along the Montezuma coast are nice and pretty, separated by rocky outcrops and the surfing can get good. However, do be careful as the rip tide here can get quite strong and surfing can be rather difficult. Just on the other side of the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula is Mal Pais and the surf there can get much better. Besides surfing, snorkeling along the reefs, boogie boarding and horseback riding are a few of the popular activities here. For a more quiet time, visit the secluded beaches of Cocal, Quizales and Cocalito to just relax and take in the peaceful environs.

When in Montezuma, do visit the beautiful Montezuma waterfalls just outside of town. Over 50 feet high, this waterfall is a popular tourist attraction with many people jumping into the shallow pool below. However, caution is advised as people have been known to hurt themselves on the rocks underwater, while jumping the falls.

Keep in mind that camping on the beaches in Montezuma is illegal, so try and find a room in the many affordable accommodations here. Do come here as it is definitely worth the visit! To get to Montezuma, catch the Puntarenas-Paquera Ferry and then drive out here or if you are in the area, take the route from San Pablo to Playa Naranjo to Cobano and then on to Montezuma. You can also fly from San Jose to Tambor and take a 30 minute taxi from Tambor.