The beach beside Montezuma village offers views of the sea, rocky sections and coastal vegetation. Compare its setting with the open-Pacific beaches near Santa Teresa. Follow permitted paths and ask locally about current sea conditions rather than assuming every cove is suitable for swimming.
Playa Montezuma
Piedra Colorada
North of Montezuma, a small river meets the coast among colorful stones and woodland. Observe the meeting of fresh water and sea without moving or collecting rocks. Check access and recent rain locally; a natural pool is not automatically a suitable swimming spot.
Playa Santa Teresa
A long Pacific shoreline where surf, sand and coastal vegetation shape the scene. Use established beach entrances and enjoy watching the waves from dry sand. Ask locally about current surf and swimming conditions before entering the water.
Montezuma Turtle Conservation
ASVO’s Montezuma station connects coastal conservation with community work and sea-turtle protection. Learn about its current projects and how participation is arranged. Volunteering and educational visits require coordination; turtle sightings and hatchling releases are not guaranteed visitor events.
Cabuya Village & Shore
Near the Cabo Blanco entrance, Cabuya is a coastal community with fishing activity and a rocky shoreline. Include it as part of a planned outing through the Cóbano–Montezuma side of the peninsula. Check road conditions rather than relying on an unverified shortcut.
Isla Cabuya
Off Cabuya, an island cemetery becomes connected to the shore when the tide exposes a rocky crossing. It remains a place of remembrance. Confirm local access and tides, respect graves and ceremonies, and do not attempt a crossing when conditions are uncertain.
Montezuma Village
Across the southern peninsula from Santa Teresa, Montezuma combines a small coastal town with creative local life and access to nature outings. Leave time to explore its village streets and ask about current cultural events or artisan stalls.
Montezuma Waterfall
A wooded river setting near Montezuma leads to a well-known waterfall. Treat this as a separate outing from Santa Teresa and confirm the authorized approach with a local guide. Wet rocks, steep drops and changing river levels require care; do not jump from the falls.
Playa Grande – Montezuma
A beach-and-forest walk north of Montezuma leads toward a longer stretch of sand. Plan for the walk out and back, heat and tide conditions. This is Playa Grande near Montezuma, not the beach beside Tamarindo.