My nephew and his college friends are serious backpackers. They enjoy it as it is a great and affordable way to see the world and meet new people. Recently they just came back from a 10 day trip to Costa Rica and they told me that the place was really paradise on earth. Anyway one of the places they visited was Montezuma Costa Rica which is located at the Puntarenas province on the edge of the Nicoya Peninsula. Montezuma is a magnet for backpackers and budget travelers due to the availability of many budget hotels and inns in town. Apart from beach, the town is also famous for the partying scene especially during the weekend with many young “ticos” and tourists making their way there from San Jose. According to my nephew, their favorite place to party is Chico’s bar at the center of the town. It has large dance floor and if you need some fresh air, you can always step outside as the back of the hotel faces the sea. For those who prefer a quieter activity at night, you can always hope over to the Sano Banano hotel to catch a movie. Whatever your plans are, Montezuma is definitely a place worth visiting.