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

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 Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Palm Beach Estates
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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
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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 Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

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 Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,264 reviews)
Amenties are excellent. Location is great Nice vibrant feel to the resort Evening and day activities are excellent Front desk staff is arrogant and rude

Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste
Book a stay at this 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! (1,349 reviews)
everything stood out. From the amenities, to staff and most importantly the food.

Reviewed on 2025/12/31

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Condovac la Costa

Condovac la Costa

3.5 out of 5
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
Book a stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
good

Reviewed on 2025/12/29

Condovac la Costa
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.
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

5 out of 5
Marisol Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Seven, our concierge was awesome! She recommended not renting a car, had a golf Cart waiting for us and saved us $! Beach club was great. House was spotless and luxurious! Just far enough to walk to the busiest downtown by beach. Thursday nite market was right down the street! Beware when renting ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/3

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
Las Catalinas Doorway

Las Catalinas Doorway

4 out of 5
Playa Danta Tempate Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Tempate. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
Perfect for a family vacation. Staff, food, room, amenities all excellent.

Reviewed on 2025/12/26

Las Catalinas Doorway
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (80 reviews)
Well located. Really close to the beach.

Reviewed on 2026/1/1

Casa Nahua Hotel in 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.

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