OCUPACIONES
There’s plenty to discover here. Hike to waterfalls, wander jungle trails, swim in natural pools, surf the Pacific, or venture out to explore the coast. Slow things down with a massage, yoga, good food, and the simple pleasure of being surrounded by nature.
We’ve gathered some of our favorite ways to experience this corner of Costa Rica. Explore what calls to you and make your stay your own.
EXPLORE & WANDER
Waterfalls · Beaches · Jungle · Surf · Wildlife · On the Water
MONTEZUMA WATERFALL
MONTEZUMA WATERFALL
​​Sunshine Sanctuary is the only hotel in the area with a private forest trail leading directly to the Montezuma Waterfall. Step from your room into the jungle and follow the trail to one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful waterfalls. Here, the waterfall isn’t a day trip—it can simply be part of your morning walk.
ISLA TORTUGA
ZIP LINE THROUGH THE JUNGLE
Make a day of it on the turquoise waters surrounding Isla Tortuga. Set out by boat, spend time snorkeling beneath the surface, and enjoy the rest of the day exploring and relaxing on the island.
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Keep an eye out: Along the way, you may pass a tiny island known for its resident monkeys.
See the Montezuma landscape from a completely different perspective. Just up the road from Sunshine Sanctuary, a series of nine cables and thirteen platforms carries you through the forest canopy, with glimpses of the Pacific and opportunities to spot monkeys, parrots, iguanas, and other wildlife along the way.
CABO BLANCO
NATURAL RESERVE
BIOLUMINESCENCE
Watch the water come alive after dark. These half-day excursions begin in the afternoon, giving you time to enjoy the sunset before experiencing the glow of bioluminescence once night falls.
For an especially dark sky, plan your adventure around the new moon, when the glow can be easier to see.
SURF THE PACIFIC
Warm water and surfable waves throughout the year make this stretch of the Nicoya Peninsula a wonderful place to get on a board. Head toward the surf beaches around Santa Teresa or keep things closer to home at Playa Grande near Montezuma.
Cabo Blanco Natural Reserve invites you deeper into one of the Nicoya Peninsula’s most remarkable protected landscapes. Hike through lush tropical forest, keep an eye out for wildlife along the way, and follow the trail all the way to a secluded white-sand beach.
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A local favorite: On your way back through Cabuya, stop at Indígena Café, an ecosocial project dedicated to uplifting indigenous communities, for a cacao drink and a slower end to your adventure.
SLOW DOWN & RESTORE
Massage · Yoga · Saltwater Pool · Local Food · Nature
MASSAGE
YOGA
TASTE THE REGION
Book a restorative massage in our dedicated massage room—the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring.
Join a yoga class in our open-air shala, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle.
Visit local favorites like Café Las Delicias, Playa de los Artistas, and Las Palmeras, or explore the Saturday market for artisanal foods, crafts, and local flavors.