Montezuma and Santa Teresa designers, models, photographers, and cinematographers came together at Anamaya Yoga Center in Montezuma on August 2-3, 2012 to combine their talents for photography sessions and fashion and circus shows. The event was a benefit for Montezuma’s new recycling center, located in Delicias, as well as to bring awareness to the community […]
August 22, 2012Comments Off on Montezuma Fashion Shoot and PartyRead More
Many people ask me about whales… where are they, how can we see them, what time of year, etc? Costa Rica is famous for whales, and there are many species that come here seasonally, to have their babies in its protected bays and coves. Humpback Whales The most common type of whale that you may […]
August 18, 2012Comments Off on Whale WatchingRead More
Kelly Mason is a top-level photographer and cinematographer who lives in Montezuma with her two kids. One of the most experienced visual artists living in Costa Rica, Kelly has worked in Hollywood on various big-budget movies since the 1980’s. Her last movie credit was as a camera operator on “X-Men: The Last Stand” in 2006. […]
August 13, 2012Comments Off on Kelly Mason, Cinematographer and PhotographerRead More
A two hour hike down the beach from Montezuma, the El Chorro waterfall, at the far end of Playa Cocolito is one of the most magical places in Costa Rica. If you take the trip, you won’t be disappointed. The falls are beautiful, often with a rainbow in them. The beach just before it […]
Montezuma has the most beautiful little bay, which is part of what makes it such a beautiful little town. You can best appreciate it by sitting at the Hotel Montezuma restaurant on the corner, which overlooks it. The food isn’t the best, but the ambiance makes up for it. The fisherman, boat excursions, and water […]
Anamaya offers 5-6 Yoga Teacher Training retreats per year, each lasting 4 weeks, (28 nights). They are taught by a variety of very experienced yoga trainers, who are certified by the Yoga Alliance. The best yoga deck view in Costa Rica for most classes 28 nights accommodation 3 meals per day, gourmet healthy organic food […]
June 13, 2012Comments Off on Yoga Teacher Training at AnamayaRead More
Playa las Manchas is named for the huge schools of fish that are found out in front of this picture-perfect beach. On a clear day you can find thirty or more species of fish, and often several dense and beautiful groups of silvery fish that you can swim with when you’re snorkeling.
June 10, 2012Comments Off on Playa Las Manchas – Costa Rica’s Cutest BeachRead More
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 […]