Things to do in Montezuma
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Proyecto Montezuma
Kerri Bowers and César Benavides of Proyecto Montezuma run an innovative volunteer program that not only gives to the community, but fosters cultural exchange, pays fair wages to its employees and gifts you something for giving of your time and energy. You choose the project in which you’d like to participate, such as teaching local classes or removing trash from the beach and jungle, and you also sign up for a sustainable adventure tour around Montezuma. Long-term opportunities are also available; hit the website for details.
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Orgánico
When they say ‘pure food made with love,’ they mean it – this healthy cafe turns out all vegetarian or vegan dishes including spicy Thai burgers, sushi and noodles, nachos, burritos, falafel, smoothies and other meat-free treats you can feel good about.
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Devaya Yoga
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Super Montezuma
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Chico's Bar
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Soda La Naranja
With typical food on the main strip, this soda has a nice shaded patio next to Orgánico and reasonably priced eats.
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Puggo’s
A welcomed addition to Montezuma, this promising new Israeli-owned restaurant decorated like a Bedouin tent specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine including falafel, hummus, kebabs, and aromatic fish and seafood dishes cooked in imported spices and herbs. Cap it off with strong cup of Turkish coffee and an amazing dessert.
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Playa de los Artistas
This artfully decorated beachside spot is the most adored and romantic restaurant in town. The international menu with heavy Mediterranean influences changes daily depending on locally available ingredients, though you can always count on fresh seafood and impeccable culinary sophistication.
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El Sano Banano
This restaurant is way overpriced for simple dishes – 12 bucks for a casado? But it’s worth showing up in the evening when the restaurant shows nightly films for ₡3000 minimum consumption.
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Cocolores
One of the best restaurants in Montezuma, beachside Cocolores has a pleasant, thatched-roof patio for candlelit dinners. The menu focuses on French-influenced cuisine, as well as some Tico-fusion standards. The curry and coconut shrimp with spicy mango chutney is divine. However, with only 12 tables, long lines and haughty hosts at the front door, it’s one of the toughest tables in town.
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Buen Provecho
By day, it’s a quaint cafe with homemade bagels, bread and breakfast sandwiches. At night, it becomes a popular hookah bar with tasty tapas.
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Bakery Café
Grab a chair on the outdoor patio of this homey place with an international menu featuring everything from Indian and Thai to Mexican and Italian. The best time to dine is breakfast, for fantastic omelettes, pancakes, homemade banana bread and French toast. The frolicking bird and monkey show in the garden is free.
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Zuma Tours
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Yoga Classes
Daily yoga classes are offered at the open-air studio at Hotel Los Mangos.
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Reserva Absoluta Nicolás Wessburg
Inland from Montezuma is a private conservation area that was the original site of Nicholas Olof Wessburg and Karen Mogensen’s homestead. Although the reserve is closed to visitors, you can either hike or go horseback riding along its perimeter – tours can be arranged through operators in town or at the Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos.
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Montezuma Waterfall Canopy Tour
After you’ve flown down nine zip lines, this canopy tour winds up with a hike down – rather than up – to the waterfalls; bring your swimsuit. Book at the Sun Trails office.
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Montezuma Gardens
These gardens are about 1km up the hill toward Cóbano, alongside the waterfall trail. You can take a tour through this lush mariposario (butterfly garden) and nursery where the mysterious metamorphoses occur. On your walk, you’ll learn about the life cycles and benefits of a dozen local species, of which you’ll see many colorful varieties. The lovely Oregonian family running the gardens also has a B&B here and offers excellent live-work opportunities.
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