With so many natural wonders to explore in Costa Rica, guests at luxury rentals can spend countless hours at the rainforests, beaches and lush hiking trails throughout the beautiful country. Montezuma, which is located a short drive from villa rentals in Nosara, gives visitors the perfect opportunity to explore one of the lesser-known tropical hideaways in Costa Rica.

Located on the Nicoya Peninsula, Montezuma has always been a prime beach destination, as well as a hotspot for locals to test their bravery at the Montezuma Waterfall. There's a large swimming hole at the bottom of the main falls, where visitors and residents can leap from rocks into the deep and refreshing waters below. To get here, all you have to do is take a short 15-minute hike from the Amor de Mar beach.

If you want to keep your feet dry, head to the Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, which boasts panoramic coastline views and rich geographical diversity. As you hike through the reserve, keep your eyes open for the peculiar anteater, which calls the dense inland forests home throughout the year. Try to keep your voices down if you want to catch a glimpse of the elusive white-tailed deer or graceful ocelot.

Couples traveling together for a honeymoon or anniversary celebration can end their day by taking a horseback tour to El Chorro Falls. If you go at the right time of day, you can witness double rainbows caused by the falls' continuous sprays. For an even more romantic touch, try to time your tour just right so that you arrive at the falls at dusk - you won't be able to resist stealing a kiss.

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