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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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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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
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Barrio Buenos Aires

Check out nearby sights like Parque Bernabela Ramos while you're spending some time in 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! (1,181 reviews)
"will definetly go back excellent staff"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

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$771 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$771
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 1 Aug. 2025

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 AU$319 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$319
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel was great! Rooms were a little outdated."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

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 31 Jul. 2025

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 22 Jun. 2025

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 31 Jul. 2025

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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