Cabuya, Costa Rica: Travel Guide for First Time Visitors

Is this beach village worth visiting?

Cabuya is a small fishing village. This area is peaceful, there is still plenty to do in the nearby area. You could easily spend several days here.

Cabuya at a Glance

Cabuya is located on the very tip of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. The village is close to the more popular towns of Montezuma and Santa Teresa.

Where is Cabuya?

There is actually a lot to do here. A few of our favorite activities are...

The Best Things to Do in Cabuya

The Cabuya Cemetery is located on an island that is accessible by walking from the mainland during low tide. This cemetery has some very unusual gravestone

Visit Cabuya Island Cemetery

Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve is located at the very southern tip of Cabuya. The hike is mostly flat, but a bit strenuous due to the heat.

Hike at Cabo Blanco Reserve

There are a lot of really nice beaches in Cabuya and the surrounding area. All beaches in Costa Rica need to have free public access by law.

Go Beach Hopping

The Montezuma Waterfalls are just a short drive from Cabuya. There are two entry points to see the three cascading falls.

Swim Under the Montezuma Waterfall

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