We love Pacifico! Location is perfect, 2min walk to the beach. Nature is all around you. Day trips to the Falls or Butterfly Garden are fun too. But honestly, its such a chill atmosphere, that is what it is all about. Carlos is absolutely amazing and knows everything going on. If you need help in an emergency, he will find a way to help you. If you want to go on a boat or arrange a shuttle or bus he knows all about the schedules and will even arrange for the tickets. Montezuma is a small beach town, nicely laid out. There are many small restaurants and Sodas. Street art vendors line one of the streets and there is music and drums at night. Pacifico is situated at one of the corners of the park, so there is easy access to everything. Swimming is wonderful and the beaches are sparsely populated which is a perk. One of the high points on this trip were the White Faced and Howler monkeys, who now make a daily trek down to the huge tree outside Carlos's Pacifico. Also, Coati's (racoon like, but not) come around. Pacifico maintains staff around the clock (we thank you Antonio) at the front entrance, and is very secure. Finally, I am embarrassed to say I still speak very little spanish! Carlos speaks english fairly well and...
Read moreWe came back to visit Carlos at Hotel Montezuma Pacifico for the 3rd time! This time we brought 12 people.it was like coming home..We traveled to Costa Rica for three weeks, spending the last 13 days with Carlos. Each year improvements are made. Carlos takes great pride in his property. There are now a few rooms with kitchenettes.. He is currently building an outdoor grilling area, it is very nice. They now serve a light breakfast in the air conditioned kitchen. It feels nice to have constant security at the doors to this property. The beds are comfortable and clean. We love the two to three rooms outside down to the right. You can come back later and hang without disturbing other guests. Oh ya,,we "adopted".a feral cat we named Carlito.He is white with a bit of grey. We bought canned cat food and fed him in the morning and at night. He would only eat by our room on the end. ..We bought every can of cat food in the store and left them with Carlos. He promised to feed Carlito . He even What's apt me and told me he has been feeding him...Hopefully, people will feed Carlito till we return next year. Hotel Montezuma Pacifico is a gem! we love the vibe.I would never stay at a fancy resort!!! love the...
Read moreI traveled throughout Costa Rica for two weeks on bicycle. Montezuma was the last two days of my trip. After arriving in the town without lodging, I decided to wander into Carlos' establishment. Immediately I noticed the attention to cleanliness and detail. The tables were perfect set in the dining room, ready for the next round of customers. The room was exactly what I had expected considering this is a budget friendly place. The A/C worked great and Carlos and I quickly became friends. He spent several hours with me, working to package my bicycle up so the tour busses could take me back to San Jose. Then, the day before I was planning on leaving, Carlos tells me he needs to drive into San Jose and would be happy to take me with him! What a great guy, he went out of his way to make every interaction with someone a positive one. One little giggle I got was finding out the three women that work for him are all named Maria. When he calls for one of them they all respond! It might sound silly, but it was just so fitting. Laughter all the time at no ones expense. Really good people. Go here and...
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