Travels to Montezuma
Our travels to Cabuya, Montezuma, Santa Teresa, and Mal Pais began with one of the most entertaining means of transport in the country: the Puntarenas Ferry. The hour-long journey departed from the shores of Puntarenas, passing by seagulls and stunning vistas en route to the Nicoya. The three-tiered boat boasted three distinct atmospheres. The lowest level was quiet, the middle somewhat social, and the highest an all out party – complete with music, dancing and plenty of beer flowing.
After disembarking, we began the drive to the tranquil town of Cabuya. It was so sleepy that …
Location: Cabuya, Isla Tortuga, Malpais and Santa Teresa, Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific, Recent Trips, Santa Teresa »
Activities: ATV Tours, Day Spas, National Parks & Reserves, Pacific Beaches, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Yoga »
I began the day with a walk by the beach and a stroll through downtown Montezuma. Blue and white magpie jays populated the downtown area like pigeons in New York. I found these Costa Rican birds to be more beautiful and less annoying. As I ambled about looking for lunch, the smell of fresh bread wafting from Cafe Buen Provecho enticed me into a cozy alcove where a bearded American named Roberto Acevedo was busy baking.
He and his wife, Melissa, learned to bake exceptional bagels and sweets back in New Jersey, and recently brought their …
Location: Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Hiking, Waterfalls »
In his stand-up routine comedian Daniel Tosh once dared me to “try to frown on a wave runner.” Today I learned that not grinning from ear to ear while ripping through the ocean at 60 miles per hour is a profoundly difficult – if not impossible – task.
In fact, it takes a mountain of self-control to keep from yelling and laughing. I was elated when our tour guide offered me an unplanned spin on his jet ski. He asked if I had ever tried it. I hesitantly replied, “once,” omitting the fact that I had …
Location: Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula, North Pacific, Tambor »
Activities: ATV Tours, Jet Skiing, Pacific Beaches, Swimming, Yoga »
