Café Coyote

Península de Nicoya


Jenny can help you with just about anything, from calling a taxi to organizing an adventure outing, pouring you a cold cerveza or making you a tasty pizza (her specialty). She also offers delicious breakfasts and other meals to sate your appetite at any time of day. Just after the intersection where the Cabuya road turns right toward Mal País.

Pick hubby Wilfredo's brain on local birding over a pizza. There's also a funky converted trailer and apartments (US$25 to US$50) with kitchenettes to rent.


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Nearby Península de Nicoya attractions

1. Reserva Natural Absoluta Cabo Blanco

3.2 MILES

Costa Rica’s oldest protected wilderness area covers 12 sq km at the tip of the Península de Nicoya. The unique park is covered by evergreen forests,…

2. Montezuma Gardens

3.39 MILES

About 1.5km south of town, alongside the waterfall trail, you can tour this lush mariposario (butterfly garden) and nursery where the mysterious…

3. Montezuma Waterfalls

3.62 MILES

A 40-minute river hike leads to a waterfall with a delicious swimming hole. Further along, a second set of falls offers a good 12m leap into deep water…

4. Montezuma Bay

3.8 MILES

This pretty little beach is the centerpiece of Montezuma, as fishers, ferries and tourists come and go. Unfortunately, it's not really recommended for…

5. Church

3.93 MILES

This local landmark is on the north side of the soccer field.

6. Playa Montezuma

3.99 MILES

The best beach close to town is just to the north, where the sand is powdery and sheltered from big swells. This is your glorious sun-soaked crash pad…

7. Playa El Carmen

4.63 MILES

Playa El Carmen, downhill from the main T-intersection coming into town, is a good beach break that can be surfed anytime. The beach is wide and sandy and…

8. Playa Santa Teresa

5.81 MILES

Playa Santa Teresa is a long, stunning beach that's famous for its fast and powerful beach break. The waves are pretty consistent and can be surfed at…