Destination guides
Where to go, where to stay and how to get around, region by region.
Independent travel publisher · Est. 2006
Bringing the best of Costa Rica to everyone.
Pizote Press publishes a group of travel websites read by people planning trips to Costa Rica from all over the world. We began in 2006 with MontezumaBeach.com, became Costa Rica Journeys Network in 2011, and took our new name in 2026 for our 20th anniversary.
Our story
- 2006Founded
- 20Years publishing
- CóbanoHeadquarters, Costa Rica
- GlobalTeam of writers and technologists
About us
A publisher built on local knowledge
Pizote Press was founded in 2006 with the launch of MontezumaBeach.com, a site dedicated to bringing kind, eco-conscious travellers to Montezuma and Santa Teresa on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Its idea was simple: honest, practical information, written by people who know and love the place.
In 2011 it was rebranded as Costa Rica Journeys Network and grew into a group of independent travel websites covering the country's beaches, rainforests and mountains, its wellness and adventure travel, its food and culture, and everyday life for the people who live there.
In 2026, for our 20th anniversary, we became Pizote Press: a new name for the same mission, and a sign of where we're going next.
What we publish
Travel guides people can trust
Experiences
Wildlife, surf, sailing, wellness and adventure, explained by people who've done them.
Culture and living
Food, festivals, community and the practical side of life in Costa Rica.
Pizote Press Picks
Our newsletter: the best of Costa Rica, chosen by our editors. Coming soon.
Our principles
How we work
Truth over hype
We describe places as they really are, so readers can plan with confidence.
Real places, real photos
We show the actual hotels, beaches and trails, not stock fantasies.
Always up to date
Guides are reviewed and refreshed, because Costa Rica keeps changing.
Built for every reader
Fast, clear websites that work on any phone, anywhere in the world.
Curious, social and always exploring. That's how the pizote travels, and it's how we publish.
Why "pizote"?
The pizote, or white-nosed coati, is one of Costa Rica's most familiar animals. It roams forest trails and beaches in lively groups, tail held high, poking into every corner to see what's there.
Our team
The people behind Pizote Press
Geoff McCabe
Founder
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Tristan Paylado
Marine biologist
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Monirul Hoque
Writer
- Jonathan Rowe Writer
- Jordan Jones Writer
- Joseph Mikrut Writer
- Sara Zen Yoga writer
Plus a global team of editors and technologists.
Contact
Work with Pizote Press
For partnerships, press enquiries or anything else, we'd love to hear from you.