Nicoya Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula

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Palm Beach Estates

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

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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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 Recaredo Briceno Park.

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
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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 AU$1,322 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$1,322
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
The price is AU$378 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$378
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Tamarindo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds, loved that it was right in town and right on the beach. Parking was easy and although traffic makes driving slow it was much better to have a car than pay for shuttle."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
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Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
4 out of 5
Av Central, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)
Great stay!
"What a magical place! We loved everything about it!! Thank you for your kindness and hospitality!"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
"The information provided to access the property and unit were fantastic. All the staff on the property are friendly and kind. The reception contact, (I can’t remember her name) was absolutely lovely and very helpful. I would definitely stay there again. The pool was warm with very few people using ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Hermosa Paradise
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
"The staff was kind and friendly. Pool was awesome, great breakfast Each room had a small terrace with table and chairs and beautiful landscaping We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

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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