Your stay — Caballo
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Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque de Montezuma — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Emergency Contacts
MontezumaFor non-urgent police help in Montezuma, call the local station at 2642-0035. The nearest hospital with emergency care is in Cobano (30 mins drive), 2642-0050. For tourist assistance, dial 1800-012-3456.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Montezuma, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Caballo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Montezuma central bus stop (next to supermarket) → Horizontes De Montezuma (main road stop near Cristo de la Paz statue)
💡 This bus loops between Montezuma and Manzanillo. Flag it down from the main road – no fixed stops. The hotel is a steep 1.5-km walk uphill from the Cristo statue; if you have heavy luggage, wait for a taxi instead. Drivers often honk at foreigners to check if you need a ride.
San José Tracopa Terminal (Calle 14, Av. 3-5) → Cóbano bus stop
💡 Buy ticket at window only – no online. Get off at Cóbano (last stop), then catch a 15-min local bus to Montezuma (cost ~$2) and walk 10 mins up to the hotel. Bags can go on roof rack for small fee. The road is windy after Puntarenas; sit near front if you get carsick.
Cóbano bus stop → Horizontes De Montezuma
💡 Shared taxi ('colectivo') costs ~$5 per person if you wait for 3 others. Official red cabs from the Cóbano square are safer than unofficial drivers. Tell them 'Horizontes arriba del Cristo de la Paz' – they'll know the steep final hill.
San José Airport (SJO) → Horizontes De Montezuma
💡 Book through RideCR or Interbus; confirm driver meets you at arrivals holding a sign. Cost is USD per car, not per person, for up to 4 passengers. Add 30 mins for the 1.5-km walk from the main road to the hotel if your driver won't go past the police station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Caballo?
Check-in at Caballo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Montezuma
💡 Go early (before 8am) to avoid crowds. Bring sturdy sandals for the rocks.
💡 Best swimming at the far south end past the river mouth. No shade, so bring a parasol.
💡 Pick up a map from the little souvenir shop next to the supermarket. The best mural is the sea turtle behind the church.
💡 The pool is deep enough for jumping but check depth after rain. No lifeguards.
💡 Entry fee $12 for foreigners, but free on Monday (check current policy). Bring water—no café inside.