I think I have found one of my new favorite places here in Costa Rica, Montezuma. I went a few weeks ago and jumped off the waterfalls there yet we didn't have much time so I didn't get to explore the town. This time I stayed with a few friends. We arrived late Friday night and I had a delicious coconut covered fish filet while the others had chicken alfredo pasta. From what I hear it is the best in town!
Early the next morning we signed up for a full day tour to Tortuga Island with the Cocozuma Tour Company. They did a great job! We started off with a 45 minute boat ride. On our way there we saw a pod of dolphins and passed through a rom structure called the "Rainbow Rock" for its similar shape to a rainbow sticking out of the water. I can't begin to describe how beautiful the water was. It was a light bluish-green color and the temperature was refreshing but not too warm. We got to go snorkeling in two different areas in which I swam with tons of schools of fish around me, saw a sea snake, an eel, and got very close to some bigger fish. Then we landed on the main island, Tortuga Island for the rest of the day. It is called Tortuga Island because in spanish tortuga means turtle and the island is in the shape of a turtle. We ate a delicious lunch and drinks for all day were also included in the tour. Little orange and purple crabs cover the island and are so funny to watch running around everywhere. I rented an inner tube and enjoyed the rest of my time there floating in the water, admiring the palm trees and island. A lot of other activities were also offered such as banana boating, jet skies, hikes and more. If I had more time I would have loved to spend a whole week there! After we got back to Montezuma after a long day we walked along to the beach and found natural tide pools in rocks above the ocean. It was perfect, we sat and relaxed in the tide pool while waves carrying fresh water spilled over the edge. Montezuma also has good nightlife and lots of dancing.
The next day we simply relaxed on the beach and admired the huge waves until it was time to head back to San Jose. Montezuma is definitely at the top of my list of places like Samara and Puerto Viejo that I will come back and visit. Montezuma has so much to offer from the beaches and islands to the waterfalls you can jump off into. If you go to Montezuma I highly recommend doing the day tour to Tortuga Island, I guarantee you won't regret it!
Early the next morning we signed up for a full day tour to Tortuga Island with the Cocozuma Tour Company. They did a great job! We started off with a 45 minute boat ride. On our way there we saw a pod of dolphins and passed through a rom structure called the "Rainbow Rock" for its similar shape to a rainbow sticking out of the water. I can't begin to describe how beautiful the water was. It was a light bluish-green color and the temperature was refreshing but not too warm. We got to go snorkeling in two different areas in which I swam with tons of schools of fish around me, saw a sea snake, an eel, and got very close to some bigger fish. Then we landed on the main island, Tortuga Island for the rest of the day. It is called Tortuga Island because in spanish tortuga means turtle and the island is in the shape of a turtle. We ate a delicious lunch and drinks for all day were also included in the tour. Little orange and purple crabs cover the island and are so funny to watch running around everywhere. I rented an inner tube and enjoyed the rest of my time there floating in the water, admiring the palm trees and island. A lot of other activities were also offered such as banana boating, jet skies, hikes and more. If I had more time I would have loved to spend a whole week there! After we got back to Montezuma after a long day we walked along to the beach and found natural tide pools in rocks above the ocean. It was perfect, we sat and relaxed in the tide pool while waves carrying fresh water spilled over the edge. Montezuma also has good nightlife and lots of dancing.
The next day we simply relaxed on the beach and admired the huge waves until it was time to head back to San Jose. Montezuma is definitely at the top of my list of places like Samara and Puerto Viejo that I will come back and visit. Montezuma has so much to offer from the beaches and islands to the waterfalls you can jump off into. If you go to Montezuma I highly recommend doing the day tour to Tortuga Island, I guarantee you won't regret it!