Nicoya Peninsula

Travel Guide

Coco Beach showing a beach
Coco Beach featuring a beach
Hermosa Bay Beach which includes boating and a sandy beach
Flamingo Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a sunset
Hermosa Bay Beach showing mountains and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula

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Puerto Viejo

When in Puerto Viejo, you can plan a visit to Playa Coronado and Playa Torres, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Puerto Viejo
Learned how to surf here a couple of years ago. I dream about going back to this amazing country. #adventure #surf #beachfog #costrica

Palm Beach Estates

5/5(7 area reviews)

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 might 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rancho Armadillo and surrounding area, you can visit Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach.

Rancho Armadillo
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El Carmen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Carmen and surrounding area, you can visit Nicoya Colonial Church and Recaredo Briceno Park.

El Carmen
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Barrio Buenos Aires

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Parque Bernabela Ramos is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

Barrio Buenos Aires
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 property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,185 reviews)
"The staff is amazing. They are cleaning non-stop and are super friendly. The hotel needs to upgrade the rooms and offer better wifi."

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Playa Conchal S/N, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
The price is NT$13,214 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
NT$13,214
NT$14,932 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"I liked the resort ok, I don’t think they should let kids sit at the bar. Half the time I could not find a seat."

Reviewed on 2025/8/1

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
The price is NT$5,465 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$5,465
NT$6,175 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"An all inclusive almost beach resort. The hotel campus is very spread out with 20 separate buildings all with a unique view. If anyone in your party is disabled this is not the place to stay. They offer a shuttle service to the wet bar/beach area, which is still a short walk to the beach. The shuttle ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
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.
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

3.5 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque, 50m Oeste de las Oficinas del ICE, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Parfaite hotel familiale proche de tout
"Nous avons adoré l’hotel !! Très propre, personnel vraiment souriant. Proche des restaurants et de la plage. Je recommande fortement. On était une famille 2 adultes et 2 enfants, la piscine était wow! Je garde l’hotel dans mes favoris."

Reviewed on 2025/7/31

Residencias Samara
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Beautiful beach with black sand. Perfect for swimming. Our villa was right on the beach gorgeous view of the sunsets every evening. Loved the wildlife around the hotel. The villa was spotless and very comfortable for our family of 6. The kitchen was fully stocked, had everything we needed. Would ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/22

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Hermosa Paradise

Hermosa Paradise

2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"Good for what it is"

Reviewed on 2025/7/31

Hermosa Paradise
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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