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 Grande Beach and Tamarindo 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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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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Casitas

While Casitas isn't home to many top sights, Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura are some notable places to visit nearby.

Casitas
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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
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! (1,247 reviews)
"I would come back to this resort! Our room was nice and clean, although it had a stuffy slightly mildew smell… That might be partly because of the tropical environment? The beds were comfortable and we slept well and the AC worked well, too. The bar staff was amazing! They were extremely friendly ..."

Reviewed on 2025/10/13

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$15,424 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
NT$15,424
NT$17,430 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 2025/10/14

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

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,285 reviews)
"Great vacation- would go again! Need to switch up food menus a bit but otherwise great time!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/30

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - 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.
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! (86 reviews)
"Good for what it is"

Reviewed on 2025/7/31

Hermosa Paradise
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! (87 reviews)
"In short, it's a place best suited for family retreat"

Reviewed on 2025/9/21

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Toro Blanco Resort

Toro Blanco Resort

2.5 out of 5
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica, Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews)
"Breakfast good, staff amazing I was only sad cuz the pool was out still and didn’t know it. They offered to buy me a pass across the way but it was raining. Later when it stopped I kinda wish I had a pool but the hospitality made up for the lack of it. On that note when the pool is back the place ..."

Reviewed on 2025/10/3

Toro Blanco Resort
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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