Montezumais a town inPuntarenas Province,Costa Ricawhich began as a remotefishingvillageand has gained popularity since the 1980s amongtouristson a budget. Montezuma is located near the southern tip of theNicoya Peninsula, 41km (25mi) southwest ofPaqueraand 8km (5mi) south of the town ofCóbano. Most services are in Cóbano. The nearest airport is located inLiberia, 200km (124mi) away from the town.
The town features a mix of local residents as well as foreign backpackers and eco-tourists who come for the beaches, rivers, and scenic waterfalls that surround the village. The nearbyCabo Blanco Nature Reservedraws a large number of visitors to the area. Montezuma has well-knownhealing artsandyogacommunities and is known by filmmakers and artists from across the world for the annual Costa Rica International Film Festival in May.Costa Rica International Film Festival - Montezuma.
The center of Montezuma consists almost entirely of accommodations, restaurants, and souvenir shops. For those who are looking for something to do at night, Chico's Bar offers different music and dancing nightly. The crowd is a great mix of the beautiful locals and visitors from all over the world.