Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
During the rainy season the stretch of road between Cóbano and Montezuma is likely to
require a 4WD. In the village itself, parking can be a problem, though it's easy enough to
walk everywhere.
A 4WD taxi can take you to Mal País (US$70) or Cóbano (US$12).
Montezuma Expeditions
OTHER TRANSPORT
Operates private shuttles to San José (US$50), La Fortuna (US$55), Monteverde (US$55),
Jacó, (US$55), Manuel Antonio (US$60), Dominical (US$70), Tamarindo (US$45), Sá-
mara (US$45) and Liberia (US$55).
Cabuya
This tiny, bucolic village is populated by a community of Ticos and expats, and unfurls
along a rugged dirt road about 7km south of Montezuma. It is a hidden gem, ideal for
those looking to chill, with easy access to the Cabo Blanco reserve. Don't miss the amaz-
ing Cabuya ficus tree, which claims to be the largest strangler fig in Costa Rica, measuring
40m high and 22m in diameter!
The beach here is rocky and not great for swimming or surfing. But you're a short walk
from
Playa los Cedros
, a great surf spot that is halfway between Montezuma and Cabuya.
Alternatively, at low tide you can walk across the natural bridge to
Isla Cabuya
, which
has a small sandy beach and good snorkeling spots. It's also worth visiting the cemetery,
where you'll find a few modest graves marked by crosses. Make sure you keep an eye on
the tides or you'll have to swim back!
Sleeping & Eating
El Ancla De Oro
CABINA
( 2642-0369;
www.hotelelancladeoro.com
;
s/d US$15/25, cabinas US$35-45; )
The rustic, Dutch outpost is a great option for budget travelers who want to experience life
in the treetops. Simple but super-clean accommodations include regular rooms in the main
building as well as more secluded stand-alone 'jungalows'. If you stay in the latter, you're
