The "Rich Coast": Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula

July 7th 2008

After an interesting walk-through of the border crossing (I could have smuggled whatever I wanted to), I caught a direct bus to San Jose. I looked at the Mercedes Benz on the outside and though I was in for a treat; not the case. Leave it up to MB to figure out how to fit as many people into a bus as possible. I measured less than 8 inches of knee space between the edge of my seat and the seat in front. By far, the least comfortable bus ride of the last 3 months (but with the most fancily branded bus).

I was told by everybody under the sun to get out of San Jose, ASAP. I spotted a National Car Rental agency and hooked up a 4x4 Suzuki Jeep instantaneously. My rate wasn't very good, but you sometimes pay to play when you need results. I was headed straight for the Nicoya Peninsula; if I could just figure out which highway I am meant to take! Finally, I was on the right course and landed a spot on the final ferry for the nigh (11PM). I snoozed in the car during the 1.5 hour ferry ride but was still tired driving the bumpy 41 KM to Montezuma.

I found a nice little pull away beside Montezuma beach and reclined my seat with the attitude of getting the most for my money.