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
FInd Lodging to fit your adventure
The magical town of Montezuma Costa Rica has lodging tailored to meet everyone’s lifestyle. Adventurous types can choose from a plethora of unconventional housing, from treehouses, to domes and even glamping tents. For those wanting more luxury, there are several stellar hotels to fit a variety of budgets.
Healthy Living in a blue zone
Every Saturday around 11am we have a beachside open-air market called the Feria Organica. You can find fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jams and sauces, fresh-baked breads, as well as handcrafted soaps, crafts, fine art, jewelry, and much more.
Original Artistic Jewelry
No trip to Costa Rica is complete without bringing home an original piece of Montezuma Macramé. Montezuma has attracted the best macramé artists from all over the world. The sharing of skills and friendly competition has blossomed macrame into an art form.
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
