Places to Stay in Montezuma

Montezuma has a variety of upscale, mid-price and budget accommodations. Hotels range from quaint to luxurious, many with air conditioning, Internet, and cable television. Places on the outskirts of town are better for travelers with cars or bicycles, as the hills are somewhat steep and difficult to traverse in the heat of the day.

Air conditioning is not an absolute necessity, especially at night when sea breezes cool the temperature to a comfortable level. Visitors can expect to pay around $5-10 for a basic dorm-style room, $40-90 for a mid-range hotel, and $100-200 for upscale accommodations with ocean views.

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Cabuya
For those looking for peace and quiet, another option is located just five miles southwest of Montezuma. With a palm-fringed shoreline stretching for three miles, the charming town of Cabuya is a secluded locale where time seems to have frozen.

Cabuya offers a small selection of attractive lodging options. Most are beachfront properties, and very reasonably priced. The town is also an excellent base for exploring the nearby Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve.


If you time the tides correctly, a walk out to Cemetery Island in Cabuya is unforgettable. Dating back to pre-Columbian times, the island is the burial site for native Indians. A half-mile long sandbar leads out to this tranquil hideaway, which is nearly always deserted. Visiting such a novelty as a Central American island graveyard is undoubtedly worth the trip, and the excursion only takes about 30 minutes there and back.