Things to Do in Montezuma

Series of three waterfalls a short walk from town. The first pool is easy to access, the upper falls require a 20-minute uphill scramble.

🕐 Always open

💡 Go early (before 8am) to avoid crowds. Bring sturdy sandals for the rocks.

A single powerful drop into a deep green pool. Accessed via a 10-minute trail from the road. Less crowded than the town falls.

🕐 Always open

💡 The pool is deep enough for jumping but check depth after rain. No lifeguards.

Main beach running alongside town. Calm swimming at the south end, surf breaks near the rocks. Sand is soft, but expect some sargassum seasonally.

🕐 Always open

💡 Best swimming at the far south end past the river mouth. No shade, so bring a parasol.

Costa Rica's oldest protected reserve, dry tropical forest and white-sand beaches. Trails are well-marked, wildlife includes howler monkeys and coatis.

🕐 Wed–Sun 7:00–16:00

💡 Entry fee $12 for foreigners, but free on Monday (check current policy). Bring water—no café inside.

Self-guided tour of outdoor murals and mosaics painted on buildings and walls around town. New pieces appear every few months.

🕐 Always accessible

💡 Pick up a map from the little souvenir shop next to the supermarket. The best mural is the sea turtle behind the church.