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Hotel Horizontes
Nestled on a hilltop in the serene seclusion of the pristine Nicoya Peninsula countryside, The Horizontes de Montezuma Nature Hotel and B&B is a comfortable, clean and fuss free property . Surrounded by botanical gardens and jungle it is an ideal vacation retreat for those seeking quiet contemplation and yet is easily accessible to beaches, […]
Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve
The Karen Mogensen Nature Reserve is located on the mountains of the Nicoya Peninsula, at a height of between 100 and 700 meters. Its 900 hectares are considered a part of Costa Rica’s biological passage. On the Nicoya Peninsula this protected patch hosts large zones of primary forest with giant trees, flourishingly decorated with mosses, […]
Montezuma Yoga’s 7 Day Surf and Yoga Retreat
Montezuma Yoga is located at Hotel Los Mangos, right outside the Montezuma village. Unlike other Costa Rican beach towns, Montezuma possesses a powerful eco conscious community that doesn’t witnessed rapid real estate development. Their rivers and beaches are unspoilt and still full of impeccable nature and wildlife. Yoga and Surfing Retreat For All Levels of […]
Zuma Tours
Private Catamaran Boat Tours These are fun, exclusive Catamaran tours for groups to the Tortuga Island and other beautiful beaches and Tropical Islands around Montezuma and Tambor bay, in the Nicoya Peninsula. These are all inclusive tours. Visitors can go snorkeling, scuba diving, relaxing, enjoying a cocktail, fishing and more. ATV Guided Tours This is […]
Vaca Loca
The friendly Canadian owner is not the only reason people flock to one of Montezuma’s most popular dining venues. The eclectic menu offers hungry travelers and locals several dining choices. Everything from the chipotle aioli to the basil mayo dip to the scrumptious roasted vegetable sandwich is home cooked. If you’re a sea food aficionado, […]
La Escuela Del Sol
La Escuela Del Sol is an action packed one stop adventure shop for those wanting to learn the Spanish language, surfing, fire dancing, get their scuba diving certification or do yoga in a tropical paradise. At this multifaceted academy in Montezuma visitors can take multiple classes of almost any of the courses from 1-4 weeks offered by them. They […]
Squirrel
Height/Weight: Squirrels are generally small animals, ranging in size from the African Pygmy Squirrel at 7–10 cm (2.8–3.9 in) in length and just 10 g (0.35 oz) in weight, to the Alphine Marmot which is 53–73 cm (21–29 in) long and weighs from 5 to 8 kg (11 to 18 lb). Life Span: About 6 years Habitat: Squirrels can survive in almost any habitat […]
Coyote
Life Span: A coyote’s life span is in maximum of 10 years if it’s in the wild and 18 years if it’s in captivity. Height/Weight: An adult 40-46″ in length and weighs 25-33 lbs. 19-25 lbs. Habitat: Their habitats are extremely diverse. They can be found everywhere from plains to mountains to dry arid deserts […]
Scarlet Macaw
Spanish Name: Guacamayo Rojo, Lapa Habitat: Lives in elevated trees of deciduous or tropical evergreen jungles. Lifespan: 40-50 years in the wild and up to 75 years in captivity. Height/Weight: An adult Scarlet Macaw is 84 cm long and weighs 900 g. This vividly colored, medium-sized macaw is the only one of its kind found […]
Raccoon
Height/Weight: Size: The Raccoon is a mammal of medium size, measuring 0.65 to 0.96 meter in length. It weighs between 6.5 and 16 kg. The male is usually larger than females. Life Span: Raccoons usually survive for only 2 or 3 years in the wild, though they are also known to live for 13 years. […]
Great Stuff
Clandestina Restaurant
My new favorite restaurant, Clandestina is not to be missed by food lovers staying anywhere near to Montezuma. Established in March 2015, Clandestina is the new kid on the block. The Oregon/Tico collaboration is a winner among locals and travelers alike, with artisan craft beers, made onsite by Butterfly Brewing Co. and delicious, exciting […]
