Montezuma, Costa Rica

Montezuma Real Estate — Where the Rainforest Meets the Sea

Near the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, Montezuma is an artsy, bohemian beach town famous for its tiered waterfalls, tide pools, and the protected Cabo Blanco reserve. Rainforest spills down to golden-and-dark sand beaches, and a creative international community gives the town a character all its own — reached via the Paquera ferry or a short flight into Tambor.

It is also one of Costa Rica’s more attainable coastal markets: ocean-view and jungle homes, building lots, smaller condos, and gated acreage, generally priced below the busier peninsula towns. With limited coastal inventory and steady international demand, Montezuma pairs an unhurried lifestyle with real appreciation potential.