Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Paquera-Montezuma buses pass through here.
Montezuma
Montezuma is an immediately endearing beach town that demands you abandon the car to
stroll, swim and, if you are willing to stroll even further, surf. The warm and wild ocean
and that remnant, ever-audible jungle has helped this rocky nook cultivate an inviting, bo-
ho vibe. Typical tourist offerings such as canopy tours do a brisk trade here, but you'll also
bump up against Montezuma's internationally inflected, artsy-rootsy beach culture in yoga
classes, volunteer corps, veggie-friendly dining rooms and neo-Rastas hawking uplifting
herbs. No wonder locals lovingly call this town 'Montefuma.' It's not perfect. The lodging
is particularly poor value, and the eateries can be that way too (though there are some ab-
solute gems). But in this barefoot
pueblo,
which unfurls along several kilometers of
rugged coastline, you're never far from the rhythm and sound of the sea, and that is a beau-
tiful thing.
WORTH A TRIP
PLAYA COCOLITO
Here's your chance to see a waterfall crashing down a cliff, straight onto the rocks and in-
to the ocean. And yes, it is as spectacular as it sounds.
El Chorro Waterfall
is the pièce
de résistance of
Playa Cocolito
, which is itself pretty irresistible. The waters here are a
dreamy, iridescent azure, with pink rocky cliffs creating two inviting swimming areas. It's
far enough away from the action that you are likely to have the place to yourself.
It's a hot, two-hour, 12km hike from Montezuma: leave at sunrise to spot plenty of wild-
life along the way. Alternatively, this is a popular destination for horseback riding. In any
case, be sure to bring water and snacks as there are no facilities here.
Sights
Picture-perfect white-sand beaches are strung along the coast, separated by small rocky
headlands, offering great beachcombing and ideal tide-pool contemplation. Unfortunately,
there are strong riptides, so inquire locally before going for a swim.
