- About Cabinas Las Manchas
- The Accommodation
- Facilities
- Rates 2007 - 2008
- Tours at Cabinas Las Manchas
- Travel Information
- Contact Form
- Reservation Form

- About Cabinas Las Manchas

Just outside Montezuma, Costa Rica, you will find the lovely beach hotel, Cabinas Playa Las Manchas vacation resort, located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. Montezuma, and the beach hotel Cabinas Playa Las Manchas, are unique. Montezuma, a busy little tourist village on the beach, is a favorite for Europeans, North Americans and Costa Ricans alike. Cabinas Playa Las Manchas, a secluded tropical paradise, has the most beautiful beach of the whole area.

One of the area’s most relaxing vacation hotels, Cabinas Playa Las Manchas, is only a shell's throw away from a precious white sand beach with resting area and lots of shade trees. On your vacation, you can swim or snorkel safely in clear turquoise waters or go for a walk along the scenic coast.

Just uphill from the beach is Playa Las Manchas Nature Reserve, a high cliff overgrown by lush jungle and drooping vines, which forms a picturesque background for our hotel. It forms part of the biological corridor which connects to the nearby Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, one of Costa Rica’s finest natures reserves. Your vacation can include tours to Cabo Blanco and many other attractions in and around Montezuma, the Nicoya Peninsula and the Pacific Coast.

As part of your memorable vacation you can venture into the Playa Las Manchas Nature Reserve, with its springs, creeks and natural forests right behind the hotel. You might encounter animals that you have never seen before in your entire life.

Or you might simply feel like hanging out in one of the hotel’s hammocks, overlooking the beachfront, enjoying the tranquility of our exotic garden with its many fruit trees and flowers. On your vacation, you can watch the hummingbirds flying around and monkeys dangling from tree to tree. Though being that lazy you are likely to spot more wildlife in the ecology around the hotel than in the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve...

Travel to and from Montezuma, and Cabinas Playa Las Manchas beach vacation resort hotel, is easy by car, bus, airplane or boat. This is the perfect place for your vacation at holiday time or any time when you are in Central America. Come stay with us and relax on the beach, stroll along our nature trails, or take any of our exciting tours. You can reserve your accommodations (cabins or rooms) by contacting us with the information below or by using our online contact form.

- The Accommodation

A small Beach Hotel in Montezuma, Costa Rica
Las Manchas is a small and intimate hotel with a friendly familiar atmosphere. Our three cabinas are set into vast tropical gardens and each have a different size and features:

The bungalow Los Colibris with its outside sitting porch is is spacious and cozy. It has two bedrooms, one of which contains kitchen facilities. Ventilation with fans, bathroom with hot water shower.

Las Mariposas is a beautiful bungalow which is hidden in our garden, thus offering privacy and romantic views of the ocean.It has two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, bathroom with hot water shower and veranda.

Casa los Unicornios is a two-story house located near a fresh water spring by the Las Manchas Nature Reserve.It features two single and two double bedrooms, with shared kitchen facilities. Ventilation with fans, all rooms share one bathroom with hot water shower.

Facilities at Hotel Las Manchas:

Meeting area overlooking the beach and the ocean. Hammocks, reading zones, pool table. Snorkel equipment, laundry service, parking area. Relaxing massage.

Cabinas Las Manchas
Rates 2007 – 2008

Casa Colibri (4 people)
High Season $125
Low Season $85

Casa Mariposa (5 people)
High Season $145
Low Season $100

Casa Unicornios (8 people)
High Season $160
Low Season $125

Important Notes:

* Taxes not included (16%)
* High Season: Nov 15 - April 30; July 1 - August 31
* Low Season: May 1 - June 30; September 1 - November 14
* Easter Week; Christmas through New Years (December 24 - January 4): rates upon request

TOURS

at Las Manchas Montezuma “Cabinas Playa Las Manchas”

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Tours in Montezuma Costa Rica

Tortuga Island (Isla Tortuga) Snorkeling Tours:
This is an all day tour from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The tour begins with 40 minutes by boat to Tortuga Island. White sand and crystal clear calm water, snorkeling at a rock reef surrounded by colorful tropical fish. The trip includes a delicious lunch of barbequed fish, fresh fruit, beer and soft drinks. The rest of the afternoon is totally yours to enjoy, exploring the island and relaxing on the beach.

Tortuga Island (Isla Tortuga) and Curu Biological Reserve Tours:
Enjoy the island (see above) and the biodiversity of wildlife in this private biological reserve.

Cabuya Island (Isla Cabuya):
Snorkeling and Sea Kayak Tours

Sport Fishing: catch and cook excursions
We catch black and yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, red snapper, wahoo, snook, roosterfish, grouper, amberjack, black and striped marlin.

Schedule:
Sunrise: 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Sunset: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Half day: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
All day: 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All equipment included plus drinks and food (beer, soft drinks, snack, fresh fruit). We cook what you catch: barbeque or sushi.

PADI Scuba Diving:
The Central Pacific Ocean is home to many different reefs, the majority of which are comprised of volcanic rock and corals and lie at depths ranging from 8 to 24 meters. There is an incredible variety of tropical fish that includes Blue Spotted Jacks, several species of Moray Eels, Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Puffers, etc.

The temperature of the water varies between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius/Centigrade (79 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit) with a visibility ranging from 10 to 30 meters, depending on the season. There are numerous dive sites all along the coast and specifically at Tortuga Island which is famous for its excellent visibility and large array of fish and corals.

There are several different dive sites at Tortuga Island and in the close vicinity which we visit on our dives. Due to changes in currents and visibility, each day we make a careful selection of which sites we will visit on our dives. Some of the more popular sites include Aquarius, Cañones, Bye Bye Reef, La Chancha, Cocalito and two shipwrecks, Franklin Chang and Caroline Star.

For adventurous people who would like to give scuba diving a try, we offer our Discovery course. This course includes a theory class on Tortuga Island, a short practical course off the beach and then a dive in the open waters along the rock reefs in the pristine waters surrounding Tortuga Island. This course is an excellent opportunity for those who are diving for the first time, or for anyone who is not certified and would like to gain more experience underwater.

Speed Boat Taxi Transfer to Jaco Beach (and other destinations on request):
The trip to Jaco (Herradura) by boat is one hour. Don’t take the long way. Take our boat directly from Montezuma Beach to Jaco. You may also have the chance to see dolphins, whales and other marine wildlife. Ask about other destinations!

LAND Tours in Montezuma Costa Rica

Curu Biological Reserve Tours:
Enjoy the biodiversity of wildlife in this private biological reserve.

Horseback Riding Tours:
These tours are led by a Florida girl who came to Costa Rica about 12 years ago. She has been doing horse tours here in Montezuma for about 9 years. Two and a half years ago she moved to San Jose to go to vet school, but she still runs the horses and is in town every chance she gets.

You’ve got to know that these horses are her babies and they come first in every way possible. It is very important to her that they are treated with love and respect. They are really great to ride, easy to handle and a lot of fun.

No experience is needed, and all ages are welcome. There are kid saddles for the little ones. About five and up can ride by themselves. If you have experience, and like a good responsive horse, you will be pleased as well.

You are welcome to gallop the horses and have fun, as long as the horses’ interests are at heart too. We have Spanish or English speaking guides, and you get the owner if you catch her out on break.

The scenery here is breathtaking and wildlife enchanting. Thank you for your interest and hope to see you soon.

Beach Ride:
This ride begins in front of the elementary school at the entrance to the beach in Montezuma. For the beach ride it is very important that we time it with the low tide. The Pacific Ocean is amazing but it is necessary to respect it and make sure the ride is safe for you all and the horses. We time it at low tide so that we have plenty of space on the beach.

On this adventure we ride along the shoreline crossing seven pristine beaches and several creeks. At various places we cross through the jungle where you can see the spectacular flora and fauna in our area. Just a few examples are iguanas, butterflies, white faced and howler monkeys, pizotes and lots of birds.

The destination on this tour is Playa Cocolito where we stop at a beautiful river that runs out into the ocean. You can get off your horse and swim and relax for a while before mounting up for the return home.

This tour is between three and a half to four hours, varying a little with each group.
Wear long pants and shoes, a bathing suit, camera, sun screen and a hat if you’re fair skinned. We supply water and fruit and the majestic Pacific coastline.

If you are lucky enough to be here during a full moon, we take unforgettable tours leaving out about 4:30 and returning with a full moon overhead. All we can say is that it is more beautiful than you can imagine riding along the beach with a full moon coming up over the Pacific Ocean.

Mountain Waterfall Ride:
This ride can go out at anytime of day, although we recommend early in the morning or later in the afternoon for better wildlife sighting and cooler temperatures.

We begin at a farm above Montezuma and ride out on the old Bijagua road to the little pueblo called Florida, passing through rolling farmland and tropical dry forest.

There are glimpses of the Pacific Ocean from the hilltops and plenty of butterflies along the way and monkeys overhead in the trees. If you are lucky you may spot pizotes or anteaters or armadillos as well. The variety of trees and plants is endless and there are so many birds you will be amazed. Flocks of parrots fly chattering overhead, or you may hear a pair of laughing falcons talking to each other.

We cross into a private farm which will lead us to the destination of the Panica Falls. You may stroll along leisurely or lope though the countryside. Just about the time you are ready for a break we stop and get off and walk down to the falls for a refreshing swim. The falls are beautiful and private with a perfect little natural jacuzzi. There is a small fall at the top, five or six little pools and then another larger fall at the bottom.

For the Tarzan in you there is a great rope swing with several different take off points for a little extra added excitement. We stay and swim here for a while, have a little snack and then ride back. We promise you will have an unforgettable time, something you will talk about when you get home.

This ride is between three and four hours, depending how fast you ride and how long you stop for a swim. It is best to wear long pants and shoes, and bring or wear something to swim in.

You may want to bring sunscreen and a hat, and a camera is a must. We provide water and fruit and fun.

Mal País and Santa Teresa:
With their impressive sunset and big surf, Mal País and Santa Teresa ensure an unforgettable day out. Hike, drive or ride horse back along the 7 km hilly track to reach these beach hamlets.

For those who like horseback riding, there are full and half day trips to the waterfalls of Montezuma, Mal Pais and Santa Teresa, and along the trails close to cabo Blanco Nature Reserve where you can spot all types of wildlife and some amazing views of the coast line.

For the serious fisherman the are Sportsfishing operators offering offshore fishing from well equipped boats or maybe you would rather fish the local way with a hand line off the rocks and catch fresh fish for dinner.

Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve, Montezuma waterfalls and bird watching tours:
We also offer hiking to the world famous Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve (Reserva Natural Absoluta), the Montezuma waterfalls and bird watching tours. Cabo Blanco is open from 8 am to 4pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Entrance fee $ 6. There are a choice of trails both easy and strenuous, that traverse the park. One of the trails leads you to a spectacular bay where you can watch the pelicans and rest in the shade before starting the uphill trek back. Owing to its proximity to fresh water rivers, coastline and the nature reserve this area offers a great diversity of bird species. Cabo Blanco is the main nesting site for over 120 different species of birds.

 

RENTALS
Cars
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Motorcycles
Bicycles

DAILY TRANSFERS (Shuttles)
Arenal/La Fortuna
Malpais
Manuel Antonio
Monteverde
Montezuma
Samara
San Jose
Tamarindo
Tambor

It is also possible to organize your private individual or group transportation to any destination.

AIR

Canopy Montezuma Waterfall, Treetop Observation Tours:
Nine cables
Eleven platforms
1,200 meters of cables over the forest and waterfalls
The tour begins when you board the mini bus that will take you to the first platform located in the hills above Montezuma. After an orientation, you will put on the equipment to travel over the trees in this stunning location. Two expert guides will supervise the entire trip to assure your safety. In this system of cables suspended over the forest you will be able to appreciate excellent views of the Pacific Ocean, observe monkeys, birds and the wilderness surrounding the Montezuma river, and even see the famous waterfalls and stop for a swim, if you like.

MULTI DAY TOURS
Montezuma may become your home base for your vacation, but that doesn’t mean you can’t see other sites around the country. At Eco Tours we offer multi-day tours to visit Arenal, Monteverde, Poas, Sarchi and many other places around the country. Speak to our specialist to learn about all the different things to do and see. From volcanoes and cloud forests, to quaint mountain towns and handicraft villages, we can set you up with a personalized tour to suit your needs. Transportation, accommodations, meals and a multi-lingual guide are all included. Contact our tour desk for more details.


How to get to Montezuma :

Montezuma is on the Pacific Side of Costa Rica,
near the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula:

Traveling by Air:

20 min flight San Jose - Tambor:

By Car:
From Puntarenas take the ferry to Paquera. Drive to Montezuma, then 1 km further down the coast

By Bus:
By ferry to Paquera, bus to Montezuma. From Montezuma take the small bus to Cabuya.
Tell the driver to stop at Playa Las Manchas

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