Back on the road again and headed back to the beaches of the Nicoyo Peninsula. This time we are taking the ferry from Puntareanas across the Golfo de Nicoyo and heading up the coast from the south where we plan to check out a few more surf spots. But first we want to check out Montezuma a funky little beach town nestled in the forest and bordered by some of the most spectacularly photogenic beaches we have seen in Costa Rica. The town center is really just a Y in the road, both arms of the Y turn to dirt roads and head out to more breathtaking beaches - or so we are told. We opt for a room at the Hotel Aurora where we share the walkway with numerous red and purple cangrejos (crabs). We stroll through town, which consists of a few restaurants, a few hostels and a couple of nicer hotels, some souvenir shops, a book-exchange and a make-shift artesian market - this all takes about 20 minutes. The real draw here is the laid back vibe, most likely emulating from the hippy type ex-pats, and the gorgeous beaches.
In the morning we take a walk along the beach. Around each corner is another beautiful cove, each one more peaceful and secluded than the last. If you are looking for a mellow, relaxing place to lay down a towel or hang a hammock and do nothing but maybe read a book - I highly recommend this place.
Interestingly, these white throated magpie-jay birds, common in Central America, are sugar addicts. We saw one steal a sugar package from a table, fly to a perch and meticulously attempt to open just the corner of the package and then tilt it up so that the sugar falls into its beak. This particular bird joined us (and anyone before or after us) for breakfast. Posing patiently for every camera in hopes of a reward - sugar please.
