ATV from Santa Teresa to Montezuma: Waterfalls & Cabuya Guide
The guided ATV tour from Santa Teresa to Montezuma takes about 4–5 hours and follows the back road through Malpaís and Cabuya. No previous ATV experience is required, but drivers must be 18+ with a valid license and ID.
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6 min
Sep 24, 2026
What is the ATV tour from Santa Teresa to Montezuma like?
The guided tour takes about 4–5 hours and travels from Santa Teresa through Malpaís and the unpaved back road toward Cabuya before continuing to the Montezuma area and waterfalls. Jungle, hills, river crossings and coastal scenery make the route part of the experience.
Do you need ATV experience?
No. The guide explains the controls and safety rules before departure and accompanies the group throughout the route.
Do you need a driver's license?
Yes, if you are driving. Drivers must be at least 18 and carry a valid driver's license plus passport or ID. Passengers do not need a license.
Can children ride as passengers?
Passengers are accepted from age 5 when they can sit correctly and hold on safely.
What route does it follow?
The route starts in Santa Teresa, heads through Malpaís and follows the adventurous dirt road toward Cabuya. Depending on the day and tide, stops can include Playa Cuevas, Cabuya, Isla Cabuya and the Montezuma waterfalls.
Is Isla Cabuya always included?
No. The rocky access to Isla Cabuya is exposed around low tide, so this stop depends on the tide.
What is included?
The tour includes an ATV for up to two people, a bilingual guide, fresh fruit, water and soft drinks.
What should you bring?
Drivers need their license and ID. Also bring closed shoes, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Why we like this route
The Malpaís–Cabuya back road is the most adventurous and scenic part of the day, which is why this tour feels different from simply driving to the waterfalls.
