Welcome to a rare corner of the world. Tucked away on the Nicoya Peninsula—one of the world’s celebrated Blue Zones— Here, life moves at the pace of the tide. Waterfalls cascade directly into the Pacific Ocean, howler monkeys provide the morning alarm, and the town remains a walkable, barefoot sanctuary where cars are optional and connection is inevitable.
By choosing Montezuma, you are choosing a different kind of travel. You are choosing a destination that values nature over luxury, and community over commercialization.
When you wander our streets, eat at our local sodas, and sleep in our eco-conscious lodges, you aren’t just a tourist you are a partner in preservation. You are helping us keep Montezuma walkable, vibrant, and wild. Montezuma is counting on you to keep it this way.
Montezuma is beautiful because of what we don’t have—no high-rise chains, no sprawling concrete—and it is sustainable because of what we do have: a community that cares deeply.
Every hotel, restaurant, and shop you see here is working to earn its Sustainability Reward—the Ecoturtle. These businesses aren’t just serving you; they are protecting the very environment that drew you here. From reducing single use plastics to supporting local culture and conserving water, the Ecoturtle is a symbol of our shared responsibility. When you see an Ecoturtle, you know that the business behind it is actively working to protect Montezuma for the next generation.
Memories that last a lifetime
The magical town of Montezuma Costa Rica offers so much beauty and an amazing variety of local tours and activities.
Traditional & International Options
In Montezuma, breakfast is never just a meal — it’s a taste of the place itself. The town’s culinary scene is enriched by organic and regional products, brought fresh from local farms and markets, and by fresh-caught fish that goes from the Pacific to your plate the same day.
From traditional sodas serving hearty Costa Rican classics to international restaurants with creative vegan and vegetarian options, every dish tells the story of a community that cooks with what the land and sea provide.
Come hungry — Montezuma’s kitchens are waiting.
FInd Lodging to fit your adventure
The magical town of Montezuma, Costa Rica, offers sustainable accommodation tailored to every lifestyle. Adventurous types can choose from a plethora of unconventional stays — from treehouses to domes and even glamping tents under the stars — all designed to respect the surroundings and let you enjoy the wild of Montezuma up close. For those wanting more luxury, several stellar hotels fit a variety of budgets, each with its own way of honoring the environment and the community.
Whatever you choose, look for the Ecoturtle — your sign that your lodging gives back: less plastic, less energy, more community.
Find your sustainable stay in Montezuma and help keep this beach town walkable, natural, and vibrant.
Healthy Living in a blue zone
Every Saturday, Montezuma comes alive with not one but two open-air markets — and both are worth building your morning around.
The Organic Market (Feria Orgánica) takes over Montezuma Park in the heart of town, led by Honey — the area’s beloved midwife, who has helped bring countless children into the world in homes across the region. Honey grounds the market in what she knows best: fresh vegetables and medicinal herbs. Alongside her you’ll find homemade jams and sauces & fresh-baked sourdough bread.
The Entrepreneurs’ Market ( Mercado Montezuma) sets up right on the sand at Playa Las Pangas, with food, handmade objects, as well as handcrafted soaps, crafts, fine art, jewelry, and plenty of opportunities to meet the makers, artisans, and entrepreneurs who give Montezuma its character.
Both markets kick off around 10am — come hungry, come curious, and come ready to support the local businesses that keep our Blue Zone community thriving.
Original Artistic Jewelry
No trip to Costa Rica is complete without bringing home an original piece of Montezuma macramé. Montezuma has attracted some of the best macramé artists from all over the world, and the sharing of skills and friendly competition has blossomed macramé into a true art form. Alongside them, local jewelers craft original designs in metals and stones, with unique pieces and collections inspired by the nature that surrounds us — the ocean, the jungle, and the creatures that call Montezuma home.
Wander the Paseo de Artesanos and watch the artists at work — every piece tells a story, and every purchase supports the hands that made it.
Take our green habits home with you
You may notice that each business has one or more turtle badges under their listing in our directory. You may also see these badges around Montezuma in shop windows, hotel lobbies and restaurant bars.
These badges are called Ecoturtles and they are our way of distinguishing and promoting businesses who strive to become more sustainable and take care of our environment.
Below are the seven turtles and their significance; so you will know what green habits you are supporting when eating, sleeping, or shopping at these businesses.
REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FACADES AND LANDSCAPE
use eco-friendly alternatives
APPLYING THE 3R’S REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS, TRAININGS AND PROGRAMS INTENDED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MONTEZUMA
PROMOTE THE education OF the native FLORA AND FAUNA
PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE WATER CONSUMPTION AND THE APPROPRIATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PREFER AND OFFER LOCAL AND SEASONAL products
