Playa los Cedros

We made our way to one of our favorite beaches in this area, playa los Cedros which is nestled along the Pacific coast on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula heading North West from Montezuma towards Cabuya...what a gem with the cool clean river that flows to the ocean rich with pelicans, fishermen, and surfers too if the tide is right - Pura Vida in Costa Rica...

Tiny dancer...little lizard

This very small lizard danced it's way across the floor to our daughter's  delight..Pura Vida from Montezuma Costa Rica

Green Salad everyday for good digestion

Here in Montezuma we benefit from salad everyday with our meals because we like the way it tastes and because its healthy too.

We are lucky that Costa Rica has an abundant and easily available supply of farm fresh produce and dairy.

Southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula Costa Rica - Phone book & guide Zoom

My favorite publication focusing on the Southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula is without question Nicoya Zoom a glossy bi-annual print magazine that is free and available in most hotels and tourist locations, includes great articles, an invaluable phone book, and also very useful advertisments..
Zoom has my vote as best publication all around.. Covers the following townships: Cobano, Cabuya, Montezuma, Mal Pais & Sta. Teresa, Paquera, Tambor, Delicias, Manzanillo, San Isidro

Pura Vida, Justine Smythe www.bellavistamontezuma.com

Howler Monkeys are the loudest land animals...

Howler monkeys live in small tribes of six to 15 members, they are of a gentle nature rarely fighting among themselves. The three tribes of howler monkeys that live in the jungle trees surrounding our home in Costa Rica spend their waking hours munching on leaves and hanging around grooming each other and enjoying the peaceful life of an herbivore. At Casa Bellavista it is easy to know when the howlers are around because they make a beautiful noise that sounds like a lion roaring, and they are most vocal as sunrise and sunset, preferring to nap in the heat of the day.

Pura Vida, 

Justine Smythe

www.bellavistamontezuma.com