Montezuma Coast Trail (Nicolás Wessberg Reserve)
Trail · Nicoya Peninsula
A jungle-and-beach path that leaves the north end of Montezuma and runs through the Nicolás Wessberg reserve past rocky coves to Piedra Colorada and on towards Playa Grande.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 3 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 3 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 2 / 10
- Swimming
- 3 / 10
- Effort
- 4 / 10
- Location
- 9.66609, -85.059 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.6 on Google (16)
Tip
Start early, wear shoes with grip and carry water, insect repellent and a swimsuit for the stops along the way.
Be careful
Some rock scrambling and creek crossings, no services and little phone signal - tell someone your plan and be back before dark.
Getting there
On foot from the north end of Montezuma (about 30 minutes to the reserve edge, per reviewers).
Places nearby
- Ylang Ylang Beach ResortStays · from $224Beachfront jungle resort a short walk from Montezuma village.
- Soda La NaranjaSodas & Local FoodFamily-owned soda in Montezuma serving authentic Costa Rican plates: orange chicken, ceviche, fish tacos and mango smoothies in generous portions at reasonable prices.
- Soda El ArtesanoSodas & Local FoodSimple local soda in the centre of Montezuma, right next door to Soda La Naranja, serving typical plates and fish at some of the lowest prices in town.
- Ice Dream Gelato & Coffee ShopFood & CoffeeLittle café in the middle of Montezuma for coffee, breakfast and gelato - the easy cool-down stop between the beach and the falls.
- 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.
- 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 relation/10323874 · Wikidata Q96395591 · https://wanderlog.com/list/geoCategory/1593799/top-things-to-do-and-attractions-in-montezuma