From Cóbano it's about 8 kilometers to Montezuma town,situated on the inside of the Nicoya Peninsula 25 kilometers from the tip, Cabo Blanco. It's a no-stop sign, one intersection town, everything is within walking distance. Delicias, Los Cedros and Cabuya are "barrios" assosiated with Montezuma. When the swell is from south there is good serfing in Los Cedros,3 kilometers south of the town. There is also surf at Playa Grande.There is a waterfall from the clifftop to the beach at Playa Grande, which makes a great hourseback trip. There is also a series of waterfalls just south of Montezuma, a 20 min. hikeup the river. ...

Santa Teresa is a small place, growing rapidly by the minute. Almost daily as you quad through town, you see new signs and construction sites and you think to yourself, "that wasn't there yesterday, was it?" ...

Lying on the same road is the quiet brother of Sta. Teresa. Though the name of the place stands for "Bad Country", probably for not having natural water, it is peace and quiet for the tourist, 7 km away from Sta. Teresa parties. ...

Cabuya is the gateway to the wonderful Cabo Blanco Reserve. This small community borders the principal entrance to the park and offers a wealth of natural sites to discover. Nestled along the jungle-fringed coast with a backdrop of mountains, Cabuya is great base for hiking, beachcombing and bird watching and all those nature lovers looking for a place off the beaten track. ...

It used to be a sleepy little village in the middle of nowhere, but all roads to the many enticing beaches of Southern Nicoya pass through Cóbano and the recent rapid growth of the beach villages has transformed Cóbano into the busy local hub for the entire southern Nicoya Peninsula. ...

An Unforgettable day trip!
This stunning beautiful 320-hectare island, lies 3km offshore from Curu. Tortuga is as close to an idealic tropical island as you can find in Costa Rica. The main attraction is the magnificent white sand beach line with tall coconut palms ...

Above Montezuma, there's Delicias
Going south to Cabuya from Montezuma and crossing the bridge over the Montezuma River, you'll find the footpath to the waterfall on the right, opposite the Amor de Mar hotel. A few yards further on from the hotel is a right turn on the paved road leading up the hill to Delicias. Heading up this hill, you'll find the Butterfly Gardens and the starting point of the Canopy Tour. In the soft hills of Delicias there are a few hotels, some with pool, some without …. and in many cases with breathtaking views. Here you wake up to the sound of birdsong, howler monkeys and other sounds of nature. ...

Tambor, on the Gulf of Nicoya, is perfect for watersports such as windsurfing on the great half-moon shaped Bahia Ballena (Whale Bay). There are also facilities nearby for sailing, and an excellent golf course. If you like unusual thrills Ulrich Lang of Tambor will take you up in an ultralight aircraft, and you'll see some incredibly beautiful scenery from a different aspect. Ulli has also made a very beautiful video of his flights over this panorama and about Tambor in general.
It is available at the Toucan Souvenirshop in town. Have a look at it! ...

For a more traditional Costa Rica experience, try Playa Manzanillo.
In Manzanillo / Bello Horizonte you can choose accomodations from simple bungalows by the ocean, a resort with swimming pool on the hill with great views or fully furnished luxury rental houses. This beach is especially great for families with children. Don't be surprised if your footprints are the only ones on the beach. ...

If you're looking for an adventurous road trip and want to see more of Costa Ricas great coastline and beaches, drive north on the coast road and visit Samara and Nosara. You can also go inland and Samara can be reached quite comfortably on the 35 km paved road from Nicoya. Buses connect direct to San José every day and there are flights to San José from the small airstrip of Carillo, 7 km south of Samara. ...

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