Nicoya Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coco Beach which includes a sandy beach
Nicoya Peninsula
Hermosa Bay Beach featuring boating and a beach
Nicoya Peninsula
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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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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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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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 La Casa de la Cultura.

Casitas
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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! (1,125 reviews)
"The staff was nice abs welcoming and the room was beautiful"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
The price is AU$357 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$357
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 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)
"Front desk welcoming, breakfast buffet has all you could want, food is ok at lunch. Right on the beach so perfect location in center of town. Rooms are comfortable (except for the pillow)"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
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$932 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$932
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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)
"Both the property itself along with the staff we’re both exceptional. The staff recognized us almost immediately and was kind, courteous, and extremely helpful in every way possible. I can’t wait to go back!"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
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.
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! (100 reviews)
"Great location to beach, dining, shopping. Breakfast was delicious. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Toro Blanco 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! (68 reviews)
"We've stayed here a few times and feel it's good value for the price. Tonight there were some ants crawling around on the floor, but heh, we're in Costa Rica so not too surprised. The pool was warm and the bed was comfy."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Hermosa Paradise
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! (68 reviews)
"The Casa Nahua is a little gem in Tamarindo. The room was fairly small, but clean and arranged sensibly. The bathroom was definitely recently updated and had a modern feel. Nice shower with shampoo and conditioner, both! And shower gel. The room has a smart TV so you can watch whatever streaming ..."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

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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