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Montezuma is a small resort town in Costa Rica, on the Nicoya Peninsula, in the province of Puntarenas. Let's tell you more about it.
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Few facts about the city
Montezuma, Costa Rica - Previously, a fishing village was located here, and daily carts with oxen harnessed to them lined up in a small port - the area supplied fresh vegetables and fruits to Puntarenas, the capital of the province of the same name. In the 60s and 70s of the last century, this place was chosen by hippies, there were even a couple of communes here, and starting from the 80s, Montezuma began to develop as a resort, moreover, with very democratic prices.
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Today the city is very popular with eco-tourists - even though the town has a working production. It is also popular among young people, thanks to the relatively low prices for rest and a rather lively nightlife: here you can meet various informals with piercings and tattoos, and rastamans with dreadlocks, and quite decent couples of newlyweds. People come here to admire the beauty of nature, watch whales, relax on the beautiful beaches, do yoga or hiking. Those who have already been here believe that there is no better place to rest on Earth.
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Weather in Montezuma
Costa Rica is a small state, so the weather conditions in its different places differ quite slightly. The climate in Montezuma is tropical: warm and humid. Seasonal temperature fluctuations are almost imperceptible. The best months to visit the city are February, March, April, August, September and October; at other times, tropical showers can interfere with recreation, although they, despite their abundance, are rather short-lived. The minimum temperature at night is + 21 ° С, the maximum during the day is + 34 ° С.
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Attractions and entertainment
The main attraction of Montezuma is the waterfalls: there are dozens of them! The largest of them is actually a cascade consisting of 3 waterfalls, its total height is more than 18 m.
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Montezuma - In addition, the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula are considered the best in Costa Rica, so the coastal area is quite lively here. Surfers are attracted here by the high tide; here is a good place for both professionals and those who are just trying to stand on the board. In addition to beach recreation, surfing and snorkeling, you can go kayaking, yoga, horse riding, rope trekking, go deep-sea fishing or watch whales.
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Not far from Montezuma is the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, which is home to a large variety of animal species and rare plant species, including the thorny cedar.
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How to get to Montezuma?
Not far from Montezuma is the airport of local airlines (or rather, the runway and a tiny structure) Tambor, where you can fly from Liberia or San Jose. This option will be the fastest. From Tambor to Montezuma, it will take about 20 minutes by car to go via Calle Pura Vida. From Jaco you can sail to Montezuma in a rented boat, but this option is only suitable if you don't have too many things.