Montezuma Peninsula De Nicoya, Costa Rica Travel Guide
Montezuma is without a major airport. The closest international airports serving Costa Rica are:
For faster access to Montezuma, you can take a domestic flight. Sansa Airlines and Aerobell offer short domestic flights from SJO to Tambor Airport (TMU).
Standard international airport facilities: currency exchange, ATMs, duty-free shops, restaurants.
Similar to SJO, with common international airport services.
A much smaller facility with minimal services in addition to a waiting area.
Long-distance bus options are a main way to reach Montezuma by land. Direct bus services from San Jose via Transportes Cobano are common.
Motorcycle and scooter rentals are limited. ATVs are a common rental option, well-suited for the challenging roads.
Roads to Montezuma can be unpaved, dusty, or muddy. Be a defensive driver. Avoid driving at night due to poor lighting.
For Montezuma, travel by sea has a popular and often required part of the journey. The most common sea arrival is via the Naviera Tambor ferry.
Upon arrival at the Paquera ferry terminal, you will find various options to connect to Montezuma.
Typically $29 USD, usually included in your international airline ticket price.
Reconfirm all onward travel (shuttles, flights, ferry) 24-48 hours before departure.
Arrive 3 hours early for international flights, 1 hour for domestic flights from Tambor.
Plan with sufficient buffer time for ferry and bus connections. Ferry schedules can change or experience delays. Buses also run behind schedule.
