Two days in Santa Teresa and Montezuma

With two days on the southern Nicoya Peninsula, spend one in Santa Teresa and the other in Montezuma. By car, Cóbano Airport is about 17 minutes from Santa Teresa and 7 minutes from Montezuma. These are estimates from the airport. Check the journey to your exact accommodation and allow time to travel between towns.

Day 1 in Santa Teresa

Start at the beach. If you’re trying surfing for the first time, ask a local school which break and time suit your level that day. For a quieter plan, take a beach walk and set aside time for sunset if the weather allows. Playa Carmen sits between Santa Teresa and Mal País and is convenient if you’re staying at that end.

If you have time for a 30- to 60-minute activity, enquire about an Adventure Flights gyrocopter tour. Flights depart from Cóbano Airport and depend on conditions. Allow extra time to get there and ask about back-to-back flights if there are two of you.

Day 2 in Montezuma

Spend the morning around the village and coast. If you plan to visit the waterfalls, check trail and river conditions first, especially after rain. Leave time for lunch and a stroll through town. If you opt for a boat trip, confirm where and when you return before booking anything else that day.

For guided outings, explore NaiaQuest’s activities and ask about duration, transport and conditions. If you plan to dive and fly on the same trip, ask your dive center about the appropriate interval before making both bookings.

When the weather changes

Ask each operator what can be rescheduled. If river or sea conditions change, switch to a short village walk, a long lunch or some time browsing local shops. Leave a buffer before an airline departure.

Plan your arrival

See the guide to activities near Cóbano Airport and the airport map. The Costa Rica Tourism Board also has a guide to places to visit in Puntarenas.