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The region is supplied
with spectacular attractions, not to mention the diverse flora and
fauna Costa Rica is famous for.
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MONTEZUMA PLAYA GRANDE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Since the
1970's, Montezuma has been a world famous travel destination for
people who want to get away from it all and experience a perfect
beach town. Montezuma is famous throughout Costa Rica not only
because so many celebrities and famous musicians have been sighted
here over the years, but because the founders of Costa Rica's
national park system lived and were buried here.
There are two beaches in Montezuma. The one to the south, with all
the fishing boats, is at times polluted by sewage from the houses
and businesses in the area, so although many people do, swimming
there isn't recommended. You can buy fresh fish very cheaply on this
beach, just make sure it was caught from a boat, not the beach! The
beach to the north, shown in this photo, is much cleaner and the
preferred beach for swimming. If you don't like polluted beaches,
stay at
Hotel Sano Banano,
which as far as we know is the only hotel in the area that has
installed an above-ground sewage treatment system.
Montezuma is famous for its
breathtaking beauty and vibrant international culture and cuisine.
Backpackers and celebrities looking for an exotic locale to avoid
crowds have visited Montezuma and its beaches for years, making it a
world famous destination for seasoned travelers "in the know" about
the best places on earth to visit. Dozens of Italians have moved to
Montezuma to open pizzerias and other restaurants, including the
best restaurant in Costa Rica, "Playa de los Artistas". Montezuma is
very close to a large natural beach reserve, easy to walk to from
town. There you will find tidepools, white sand beaches for swimming
and surfing, and few people even on the busiest days.
This town is also known for its famous waterfall "Montezuma Falls",
which is shown on postcards sold all over the country. The waterfall
has three large pools, and daredevils regularly jump into them from
great heights. The water flows all year, and its a quick walk from
town to the first pool. See our section on
waterfalls to read
more.
Montezuma is the only tourist town in the area that really has a
town center. It has a small village feel, and people often remark
that they haven't ever seen a place like it. It's not like other
towns in Costa Rica, and has somehow managed to develop its own
culture that is very unique, without being overdeveloped. You will
not find condos, casinos, or Burger King here. If you're looking for
that, head for Jaco or Tamarindo instead.
This
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Copyright
2006 by Geoff McCabe |
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