The “Nicoyasur”is located south of Guanacaste and stretches out into the Pacific ocean. It belongs to the Province of Puntarenas and is divided from the mainland by the Gulf of Nicoya. Its geographic location used to set it ”off the beaten track”, and in the past, it seems only those who were looking for an alternative life style “out of the world” found their way to this magic peninsula on latitude 10O.
Times have changed, and nowadays many tourists are attracted by what this tropical Peninsula in Costa Rica has to offer in particular. The foreign community has grown notably and many creative people, artists, therapists and families with children have settled in the area.
Nevertheless the region has maintained its unique character – the quiet rural countryside life of Costa Rican farmers is a still present reality, and even in the lively beach villages along the coast you barely encounter large hotels, Condomniums or large apartment buildings. The Peninsula still mainly caters to the individual traveller getting around by rental car or bus.
Guests can choose from a wide range of accomodations; budget cabinas and cheap hostels attract the younger crowd looking for surf and adventure, families will find comfortable hotels or bungalows to rent, while the distinctive traveller will encounter lovely Boutique Hotels & Spas or luxurious Vacation Villas in Mal Pais, Sta. Teresa, Montezuma and Tambor.
Look up which places are recommendable! |
Yoga on the beach, massages in the jungle
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There are several Yoga Retreat Centers and well equipped Spas with a broad spectrum of treatments and activities around, and last, but not least the Southern Peninsula de Nicoya has a large community dedicated to the healing arts, who provide their services also at many Hotels and vacation homes for rent. |
Activities on the Southern Peninsula de Nicoya
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| There are all kinds of water sports –Mal Pais – Sta. Teresa – Playa Hermosa are famous for their surf, but you can also go surfing in & around Montezuma, sailing in Tambor, sport fishing, scuba diving, boat trips to Tortuga Island; beach walks, rivers with waterfalls and swimming holes to explore, hiking in the jungle, mountain biking (you can rent bikes everywhere, for more serious rides we recommend to bring your bike with you), horse riding (spectacular rides on the beaches!), canopy tours, nature & bird watching esxcursions … there is such a variety to do, here is a great info site about activities and tours on the Southern Peninsula de Nicoya |
Curious about living in the area?
Here are some useful links:
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Community Life:
Go thru the following site, and you will have an impression how life is out here, and if you`ll find like minded people; also the best compilation of the beaches of the Southern Nicoya; it says “Montezuma beach”, but includes also other areas: http://www.montezumabeach.com
What is going on?
“zoom” is a local magazine with fantastic pictures and informative articles about what`s up in the area; features also maps, events, phone book, tide chart, accurate bus & ferry schedules, classifieds...see www.nicoyazoom.com
General Area info:
www.nicoyapeninsula.com - This website provides great general info about the area, especially about Nature Parks, and features good maps.
Real Estate –how my dream can come thru ...
Tropisphere S.A., a green-minded Real Estate Company, covers the Southern Peninsula de Nicoya
The kids of the Peninsula – their Schools:
Escuela Futuro Verde - More info...
Playa Hermosa Valley School - More info...
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Find out more about the most popular tourist destinations on the Southern Nicoya Peninsula:
Montezuma:
Green & Creative & Spa & Spiritual & Nature & Active & more to tell about...
Mal Pais - Sta. Teresa - Playa Hermosa:
Surf (&Surf) & Spa & Hip & Trendy & Party amp; Famous & more to say about...
Tambor:
Watersports & Spa & Tranquil & a bit conservative & more to know about... |
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Peninsula Nicoya Sur
How to get there
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| The main access is by car & passenger ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera, a scenic 1 hr. boat ride over the Gulf of Nicoya. More Info |
Gulf of Nicoya Late Afternoon |
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Wild life & Nature Reserves
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Eco Tourism is another highlight on the Southern Peninsula de Nicoya - to experience Costa Rica rich fauna and flora don't miss
- Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve - more...
- Rainsong Wildlife Sanctuary - more...
- Curu Wildlife Refuge - more...
- Karen Mogenson Nature Reserve - more...
On this page here you find great info about Nature Parks on the Southern Peninsula Nicoya |
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