MONTEZUMA COSTA RICA Things to Do | Retirement Travel Vlog #56

[@RetirementTravelers]

Feliz Navidad and Merry Christmas from beautiful Montezuma, Costa Rica! Today, a local tour guide named Mario, provides 3 unique experiences for us. A night trip to see the bioluminescence in Ballena Bay, a release of baby sea turtles, and a wonderful evening with a local woman who teaches us how to make traditional Costa Rican corn tortillas. We hope you enjoy and subscribe to follow along on our journey around the world. Safe travels and blessings to you and your family, John and Bev

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

The patting and turning technique with the tortilla was incredible!

[@RetirementTravelers]

We are sure she had done that a few times!

[@heidixxx2454]

L-o-n-g ago husband and I kayaked in Desolation Sound in Canada, on the inside of Vancouver Island. There was the glowing plankton in the water there, when we kayaked at night. It is indeed a thrilling, wondrous sight.

[@RetirementTravelers]

That's cool. Definitely an experience we will always remember. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@hannahcoy8644]

The bay was beautiful and the baby sea turtles were so cute! The corn tortillas look so delicious! That looked like such a wonderful and fun night of learning how to make the tortillas. What a great experience!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. They each were great and fun experiences! Costa Rica has been amazing.

[@DestinationEarth]

John retired just so he could start his own tortilla business! What a great way to experience and engage with the culture. Great job putting this together!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. We had a great visit in Montezuma. You just never know where retirement is going to lead you. 🤣 We have many more surprises coming up!! Thanks for following along and many blessings to you for 2022. John and Bev

[@bradmartin237]

I agree with Julia that this may be one of your best videos yet! It’s more than a travel vlog of the Nicoya Peninsula. It’s a celebration of that all-inclusive and hard-to-translate “pura vida”. You guys do capture “pure life.” From the ephemeral heart in the sand to the explanation of the low stress tico lifestyle, you show us important lessons. The beautiful bioluminescence (which evaded your technology and growing skill to capture!) to the delicacy of life seen in the baby turtle release. My favorite sequence was the tortilla lesson. Sometimes something so “simple” is subtly complex! John, you seem to have the gift of the pat-pat. (Maybe even crossover potential with bongos! Lol). From beginning to end, this was an artfully crafted video. Great editing, Bev.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much for the kind words on the video. We learn new things everywhere we go and every video we release. We enjoy bringing people along for the journey. Thanks for following along! John and Bev

[@emilyfathauer3037]

So much fun and what a great experience to hire a local tour guide to show you the ropes in Montezuma, Costa Rica! Those baby sea turtles are the cutest 🐢 and those corn tortillas look delicious!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. We had some great experiences in Montezuma! Glad you enjoyed following along with us!

[@travelman677]

What a wonderful video. It looks like you hit the jackpot with your guide and local woman teaching you about making tortillas. We really loved the song that played during the tortilla making. Thanks for sharing.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much for the comments. She was a delight and we loved that song as well. Thanks again and Merry Christmas, John and Bev

[@vmichelita]

I loved that you had a local cooking lesson! Those are the best because food and knowing how it's prepared locally is such a fabulous way to get to know and appreciate a culture. A skill that will last a lifetime! Or at least create a MUCH greater appreciation for homemade tortillas!!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. It was a wonderful evening that we will remember for a long time. John and Bev

[@beverlyromine1224]

Great job hiring Mario to show you around! LOVED 🥰 the turtles. Such a fun tortilla class!!! Good job guys!!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. The turtles were adorable 🥰 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bronwynquinn4477]

This was just so beautiful! Wasn’t that Mama, and the young fella just both so gorgeous!

[@RetirementTravelers]

It is a memory we will always have. It was very special. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@julialembcke6854]

Ok, this MIGHT be my favorite video that you guys have made! What a wonderful tour of Montezuma. You really gave us a little bit of everything. What an arduous process making corn tortillas is! That was probably my favorite part of the video. What a beautiful world, indeed! Thank you for sharing, and we miss you guys!

[@RetirementTravelers]

So glad you enjoyed it. We had fun making this one. We continue to be amazed at the diversity, beauty and kindness at every place we visit. Happy New Year, John and Bev

[@Anonymous-One1]

What a great experience to meet this lovely woman and learn how to make tortillas! I imagine they tasted very good! When we visited Costa Rica we stayed straight east of Montezuma on the other side of the Gulf of Nicoya in Playa Herradura.

[@RetirementTravelers]

It was very memorable. She was so sweet. John and Bev

[@Jacktoll]

Wonderful video!!! I felt right there with you when you were making the tortillas. Your teacher had a beautiful smile. We experienced a turtle release when we lived in Panama. What great fun and teaching moment for the local children. Merry Christmas to you. Much love C&R

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. It really was a special evening making tortillas and the baby sea turtles were amazing. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and wishing you many blessings in 2022. John and Bev

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

What a beautiful video!! You two have been busy! You can tell that lovely woman teaching you how to make tortillas makes it with love! We are empty nesters for the first time this Christmas, your video made our day! Merry Christmas ~Cara & John ❤️

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much! So glad we were able to make your day. Hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. Many blessings, John and Bev

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

John, I’m impressed with your tortilla making skills!

[@RetirementTravelers]

He did have good technique 😳

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@RetirementTravelers you were great as well! But John looked like he enjoyed it more ;-) ¡Pura Vida!

[@RetirementTravelers]

I’m all for the man doing the cooking!!! 🤣

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Bev, your song choices are AMAZING yet again!!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. We thought that last song was perfect.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@RetirementTravelers yes! I agonize over music way too long… and then just give up and take the easy route 🙄

[@nanad1408]

You make such beautiful videos. And the music is always great.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for the kind words. We have some special memories from this video. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@mogadortourist]

The experience is amazing! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video :)

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed watching this experience in Costa Rica. John and Bev

[@mogadortourist]

@@RetirementTravelers 😊👍

[@CanoesJuice]

It is a very special video. Thank you.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Glad you enjoyed it. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@gts1963]

My favorite! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@RetirementTravelers]

That’s wonderful. Thanks so much and Merry Christmas! John and Bev

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

BEAUTIFUL video!!! Loved the ending ❤️🎄

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video. Many blessings to you guys in 2022. John and Bev

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Fab vlog guys. What a great experience, you are truly blessed. We hope you both have a wonderful Christmas together and we look forward to seeing you both again soon. Love Daz and Shaz

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. We are very blessed!!! Glad you enjoyed it 😊 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both. Can’t wait until you can start traveling. John and Bev

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

@@RetirementTravelers Nor can we 😀....your vlogs keep us motivated to do this last 18 months of work. All the best to you both. Safe travels.

[@bishopsonboard5386]

Oh I love you guys! Our first trip is in November

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. Hope you can follow our journey around the world! Will you be going to Montezuma? John and Bev

[@g8torfan462]

Looks like it was a wonderful experience! I would love if you posted the recipe. She explained really well. You both looked like pros.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. We don’t really have a recipe. It was just white corn meal and water. It appears that the key is the right consistency and keep adding a little water as you go. The next hurdle is the proper forming (notice that she used wax paper and turned the tortilla). The next trick is a HOT grill. The last trick was to cover up the tortilla after cooking in a dish towel and place inside a plastic bag. She mentioned that several times as very important. Hope this helps and Merry Christmas, John and Bev

[@PinPeatHD]

Nice place!!! Amazing beach!! Thank for sharing.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much for watching. We have great memories of Montezuma and our time in Costa Rica. Hope you have a great 2022. John and Bev

[@awaywego1071]

Hi! Weally enjoyed this vlog, the song game was so fun to watch, and that AirBnB looked amazing. 😍Keep enjoying retirement, we hope to be there soon. We would be living retirement through you for now, lol 😁

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed the video. We are loving retirement and so blessed to be able to do this. Good luck with your retirement and we will be cheering you on. It is funny how many people are counting down the days. We will get messages like, only 412 days left until retirement! 🤣 Hope you have a wonderful 2022 and can follow along. We will sharing our travel plans soon. John and Bev

[@KarenYouncke-hj9xu]

Beautiful ❤

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thank you! 😊 Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@pinkskitchen]

Good one my friend. TFS. Stay connected 😊

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. We will. John and Bev

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oooooh. Baby sea turtles!!! 🐢

[@RetirementTravelers]

They were adorable! We hope more than 1 in a 1000 survives. 🥰

[@travelandlaughs9281]

Hello! New subscriber here! 🤗 Love your channel. My significant other and I travel internationally a lot also (we are in our late 20s, but your way of life is my retirement goal!). I wanted to ask: What did you all think of the town of Montezuma? We are planning a trip to Costa Rica and looking into where to go. It will be the shortest trip we have ever taken ( just 6 days, 5 nights.) We have a trip planned in 22 days to go back to England (yes I am counting it down haha), a trip to Hawaii in September, then Costa Rica in December, and then France in the Springtime. Is Montezuma convenient in terms of there being tours on sale in the town? How far was the bioluminescent bay from Montezuma? We are not party people, so we aren’t interested in crazy nightlife or anything like that, we are just looking for a town with easy access to the water and waterfalls/hills, etc... thank you in advance for your time! Like I said, I love your channel. 🤗

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much for following along. Montezuma is an interesting little town that is a bit remote. Enjoyable ferry ride from San Jose. Check out the description of the video and you will find Mario’s email. He is a great young guide who can help you with anything in the area. He took us to see the bioluminescence (about 30 minute drive from Montezuma). Hope this helps. John and Bev PS Don’t rule out Guatemala for another cool experience. Check out our Lake Atitlan video. What a cool place!

[@travelandlaughs9281]

@@RetirementTravelers oh thank you so much! I will certainly check all of that out! 😇 And I will certainly be watching all your videos! 🌸 The amount of work you guys put into them is evident!

[@akherashepsutera2013]

Wowww your wife is lovely....beautiful inside and out. And the love and affection between you, fresh. 🥰 Bless

[@RetirementTravelers]

You are so kind. Thank you. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@mildredalexander2001]

Hello! Our tour group met you both in Fargo, ND back in late August/early Sept. How are you doing? Staying safe?

[@RetirementTravelers]

So wonderful to hear from you. We are doing great, staying safe and loving our time in Central America. Hope all is well and you have a Happy New Year! John and Bev

[@musikk4u566]

Hi! So beautiful

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thank you so much! John and Bev

[@jjamontero]

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[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks 😊 John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@1999vlogyoutube]

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[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for watching! John and Bev