Malpaís vs Santa Teresa
Which Nicoya Peninsula Beach Town Should You Choose? Malpaís and Santa Teresa sit side by side at the southwestern edge of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. In fact, many first-time visitors don’t realize where one ends…
Surfing in Malpaís, Costa Rica
Powerful Pacific Breaks on the Wild Edge of the Nicoya Peninsula Malpaís sits at the southwestern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, just south of Santa Teresa. While many travelers search for “surfing in Santa Teresa,”…
How to Spend 5 Days in Malpaís
Surf, Jungle Trails & Quiet Nicoya Peninsula Living Malpaís sits at the far southwestern edge of the Nicoya Peninsula, just beyond Santa Teresa. It’s wilder, quieter, and less built-out than its northern neighbor. Volcanic rock…
Malpaís, Costa Rica
Rugged Coastlines, Surf Breaks & Untamed Nicoya Peninsula Living Malpaís sits at the southwestern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, just beyond Santa Teresa — yet it feels like a different world. Where Santa Teresa has…
How to Get to Montezuma from Guanacaste Airport (LIR) and San Jose Airport (SJO)
If you land at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, the journey is longer and slightly more complex. Option 1: Drive Around the Peninsula (No Ferry) Drive south through Nicoya and continue to…
Is Montezuma Worth It?
A Complete Travel Guide to Costa Rica’s Most Bohemian Beach Town Montezuma is not the easiest beach town to reach in Costa Rica — and that’s exactly why many travelers fall in love with it.…
Montezuma vs Santa Teresa
Which Nicoya Peninsula Beach Should You Choose? Montezuma and Santa Teresa sit on the southern Nicoya Peninsula, separated by roughly an hour of winding coastal road. Both require effort to reach — often involving a…
Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve Guide
Hiking Costa Rica’s First Protected Wilderness Near Montezuma Before there were national parks in Costa Rica, there was Cabo Blanco. Established in 1963, Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve was the country’s first protected area —…
Montezuma Waterfall Guide
How to Visit One of Costa Rica’s Most Iconic Jungle Cascades Montezuma may be known for its laid-back beach vibe, but the real heartbeat of the town is inland, where a river cuts through dense…
How to Spend 5 Days in Montezuma
Waterfalls, Jungle Trails & Slow Coastal Living on the Nicoya Peninsula Montezuma sits on the southeastern edge of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, where jungle-covered hills spill into the Pacific and dirt roads lead to waterfalls…