Annie's Beach (Playa Palmeras)
Beach · Nicoya Peninsula · hidden gem
A tiny cove just south of Montezuma, below Soda Típica Las Palmeras, framed by black rocks, palms and green hills. At low tide the rocks and shallow pools are fun to explore, and evenings bring big pastel skies.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 1.5 h
- Best time
- low tide, late afternoon
- Kids
- 3 / 10
- View
- 8 / 10
- Crowds
- 1 / 10
- Swimming
- 5 / 10
- Effort
- 2 / 10
- Location
- 9.64782, -85.07114 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.1 on Google (16)
Before you go
- Entry
- Free
- Tickets
- Free entry, no ticket
- Road
- Paved all the way
- Swimming
- Only when the water is calm
- Facilities
- food
- Bring
- water shoes
- Fewer people
- weekdays you may have it to yourself
- Checked
- 2026-10
Tip
Combine it with lunch at Soda Típica Las Palmeras right above, then go down for the low-tide rocks and the evening light.
Be careful
Shallow pools near shore are fine, but there are rocks and strong currents farther out - don't swim beyond the pools.
Getting there
On the road south of Montezuma toward Cabuya; walk down from the Las Palmeras area.
Places nearby
- Soda Típica Las PalmerasSodas & Local FoodBudget-friendly soda in the center of Montezuma with a balcony over the beach where white-faced monkeys play in the trees.
- Butterfly Brewing CoFood & CoffeeCraft brewery up the hill out of Montezuma, on the road toward the canopy tour and the upper falls, with a deck looking out over the jungle - a cold pint after the waterfall hike.
- Restaurante Montezuma Latino Beach FoodFood & CoffeeA casual beachfront spot in the center of Montezuma for fish and shrimp tacos, patacones with guacamole and whole fried snapper, with mojitos, coco locos and passion fruit margaritas and an ocean view.
- Zuma ToursTransfers & Rentals · takes 1 hMontezuma-based operator running the water taxi between Jacó and Montezuma, plus private transfers and boat tours.
- Sun TrailsTours & AdventureMontezuma-based tour and transfer company covering Santa Teresa, Malpaís and Tambor, best known for its zipline over the Montezuma waterfalls.
- Sano Banano Restaurant & BarFood & CoffeeLong-running vegetarian-friendly restaurant a few steps from Montezuma beach, with a leafy patio, vegan and gluten-free plates and a mixed menu (mushroom pasta, tofu curry, seafood).
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/1050851161 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1050851161 · https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/1593799/top-things-to-do-and-attractions-in-montezuma