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A studio smack in the middle of town, upstairs from Pizzeria L'Angolo Allegro, it offers
morning and afternoon classes, as well as massage therapy and astrology readings.
Proyecto Montezuma
VOLUNTEERING
Proyecto Montezuma is an innovative volunteer program that not only gives to the com-
munity but also fosters cultural exchange, pays fair wages to its employees and gives back
for donating your time and energy. You choose the project in which you'd like to particip-
ate, such as teaching or trash removal (privileges that you will pay for). Or you can simply
sign up for a sustainable adventure tour or surf lessons in and around Montezuma.
Sun Trails
CANOPY TOUR
2642-0808;
www.montezumatraveladventures.com
;
tours US$40;
9am-3pm)
After you've flown down nine zip lines, this 2½-hour canopy tour winds up with a hike
down - rather than up - to the waterfalls; bring your swimsuit. Book at the office in town.
Courses
La Escuela del Sol
DANCE, LANGUAGE COURSE
Based at the Hotel El Tajalin, this electic educational vortex offers Spanish, surf, yoga, fire
dance and scuba instruction. In other words, there is no excuse to leave Montezuma
without a bilingual, underwater, surf warrior, dreadlocked hippie soul.
Tours
Tour operators around town rent everything from snorkeling gear to body boards and
bikes. They can also arrange speed-boat transfers to Jacó as well as private shuttle trans-
fers.
The most popular tour is a boat trip to Isla Tortuga, which costs around US$50 and
should include lunch, fruit, drinks and snorkeling gear. Although the island is certainly
