Nicoya Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coco Beach which includes a beach
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Hermosa Bay Beach which includes boating and a beach
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Hermosa Bay Beach showing mountains and a beach as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula

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Puerto Viejo

While Puerto Viejo isn't home to many top sights, Playa Coronado and Playa Torres are some notable places to visit nearby.

Puerto Viejo
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Palm Beach Estates

Palm Beach Estates might not have many top sights, but Grande Beach and Tamarindo Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Palm Beach Estates
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Coco Sunset Hills

While Coco Sunset Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa.

Coco Sunset Hills
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Rancho Armadillo

While Rancho Armadillo isn't home to many top sights, Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rancho Armadillo
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Casitas

While Casitas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nicoya Colonial Church and La Casa de la Cultura.

Casitas
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El Carmen

While there might not be top attractions in El Carmen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nicoya Colonial Church and Recaredo Briceno Park.

El Carmen
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,159 reviews)
"One of the most beautiful properties we have ever seen."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
3.5 out of 5
Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
The price is 6.758.605 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
6.758.605 ₫
7.637.224 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"This resort is clean, safe, fun, family friendly, beautiful, beachfront, accommodating. My son had an accident and the entire staff came to help him. They treated us like their own family, I cannot be more thankful for their kindness and care towards our family. I love this resort! Highly recommended!!!! ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Wyndham Tamarindo
Wyndham Tamarindo
3.5 out of 5
200m Al E Y 800m Al N Del, Bco, Ncal. De Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
The price is 3.903.812 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
3.903.812 ₫
4.411.307 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Quiet, comfortable and beautiful views. What I didn’t like that pool appeared gloomy so early in the morning instead of sparking needing chlorine or a shocker from being used the day before. Breakfast buffet needs more variation throughout the days"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Wyndham Tamarindo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hermosa Paradise
Hermosa Paradise
2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Hermosa Paradise
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
4.5 out of 5
Av Central, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Nice property with a great little pool and room has all the space you need. Walking distance from beach and downtown area. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Las Catalinas Collection
Las Catalinas Collection
4 out of 5
Playa Danta, Tempate, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach holiday home in Tempate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
"Las Catalinas es un lugar único ! Me encanta que sea un pueblito lleno de rincones por explorar … Los jardines los tienen preciosos! Super cómodo que la playa esté en frente y el beach club también es increíble … Amo los trials para caminar o andar en bicicleta ! La playa es preciosa y muy rica para ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Las Catalinas Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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