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Our last day & a recap
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With a 9:03 flight from Tambor to San Jose, we had to leave this morning at 7:30. Here is the Tambor airport and our plane:
We really had a great time, it was just soooo relaxing and so different from any of our previous vacations. So with a six-hour layover in San Jose, we leave Tambor airport. Our goal was to drop off our luggage and head to the Zoo as Alex reccommended, but with a camera and laptop, and a change of clothes in our carry-ons, it didn't work out. Instead, we paid $30 USD each to hang out in the VIP Club at the airport. It was so worth it.
A recap:
To be honest, it's not fully what we expected, but that being said it was very enjoyable and relaxing. We did not know beforehand that the majority of the roads were unpaved and required a 4x4 vehicle. We knew that there wasn't going to be a lot to do, but didn't realize that things were as limited as they were. That doesn't diminsh Montezuma, in fact it enhances it. As I have mentioned before, this is not the place for people who can only stay at 4- and 5-star hotels. Even with the nicest property like AguaVista, you're still somewhat roughing it. Your choices for the day are hang out in the hammock and listen to the birds and monkeys, go down to the beach, drive to another beach, or do one of the excusions like Ziplining, snorkeling, etc.
Based on our experience with the ATM and the bank, we strongly recommend getting your Colones before you go. Also, the stores DO NOT accept American Express Traveler's Checks. They ran into a problem where people would report them stolen after legitimately using them, then the store would be charged back and lose the money. The tip at restaurants in Costa Rica is 10% and added to the bill at the end of each meal. Anything else is much appreciated. We usually left an extra 5%-10%. There are a lot of backpackers and campers in the area, and that along with the surfing culture provides a very Que sera', sera' attitude (What will be, will be). Even on New Year's Eve with many people drinking much alcohol and hanging out in the street, it was only to have a good time, and perfect strangers would walk by and say, "Feliz Ano".
Would we return? Definitely, but maybe for a shorter period of time. Two weeks was a stretch because by the end I wanted to do something more than go sit on the beach or get bounced around in the Jimmy. Still, it was nice to return to the casita, have some dinner and wine, play cards, stream a little music, and look at the amazing sky. There were so many stars it was difficult to point out the constellations I knew. I'm not sure if this will turn out well, because I have to compress it, but here's a star trace from our deck...there's a few shooting stars there too.
I say, that if you're looking for a completely chilled out, relaxing vacation to give Montezuma a try and definitley look into AguaVista. At the very least you'll come back with a tan that will make your co-workers jealous and probably a better attitude. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
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