Ocean Whisper Surroundings

In the province of Puntarenas, northern of the Nicoya Peninsula, is the town of Tambor. With its own airport, this Eco sound developed town offers hotels and resorts such as Barceló Playa Tambor Beach Resort and Los Delfines Golf and Country Club. The protected long sandy beach from ocean swells make it ideal for swimming and diving. The other fabulous tourist attraction is the migration of whales from the north where they come to mate and give birth.

You can take a domestic flight, drive or take the bus to visit this town. Which ever way you choose to arrive, the trip will be filled with the tropical lush green scenery. Tambor is also a great place for an overnight stop over for the ones who wish to travel to the Tortuga Island or visit the Cabo Blanco National Park.

Cabo Blanco is the first National Park established in Costa Rica, and one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Nicoya Peninsula. These 1250 hectares of fabulous forest is home to multiple species of animal and plant. This reserve is surround by a small community called Cabuya, ideal for hiking, bird watching, abundant nature and deserted beaches.

About 4km from Cabo Blanco, you will find Costa Rica's top surf spots, and trendiest vacation destinations of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa beaches. These beaches offer the perfect waves for surfers and extend over 6 kilometers from east to west. Mal Pais is the place to relax and enjoy the area's natural beauty. Here you can find affordable accommodations, tranquil beaches, bars and exotic restaurants. The natural tropical vegetation coast line outlines the perfect surrounding for horseback riding, mountain biking and canopy tours.

Another popular hangout is Montezuma. Located on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, Montezuma is a small Bohemian style town, ideal for young foreign travellers. It has plenty of boutique, hotels, good restaurants, bars and discos. The 50 foot waterfall and its Mediterranean style beaches are one of the most popular tourist attractions along with the incredible vegetation.