Costa Rica Beaches

Montezuma Beach

By Patrick Brunelle ⋅ October 24, 2009 ⋅  Email this post ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

Montezuma Beach is a real gem in Costa Rica, and is well worth discovering for those looking to get away from traditional beach vacations. This hard to get to destination offers a pristine beaches and a young surfer vibe. You won’t find any large resorts here (unless you travel to Barcelo Playa Tambor), just small local hotels, many of them being boutique hotels. The roads are in rough shape, but it someone adds to the rustic charm of the area.

To get to Montezuma, you have two options. The easiest way to get there is to board a domestic flight with either Nature Air or with Sansa Air. Flights only go to Tambor at the present, but you can hope on a short shuttle bus to get you all the way to Montezuma. The other way to get to Montezuma is to drive down to Puntarenas and take the Ferry across to Tambor, and continue towards Montezuma from there.

Some of the highlights in the area are surfing, fishing and scuba diving. Another great side trip while staying in Montezuma is visiting Mal Pais, which offers a pure tropical vibe. Our favorite hotel in the area is Beija Flor. This southern Nicoya Peninsula beach has been described as a magical place, that is basically the last of its kind. As tourism continues to grow, it is harder and harder to find rustic, charming little beach towns that a free of large hotel chains and massive crowds of tourists. In Montezuma, the locals still outnumber the outsiders, ensuring you get to experience a real Costa Rican vibe. Montezuma is also a top choice for European visitors. For information about traveling to Montezuma you can contact us directly.