El Carmen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Carmen
Popular places to visit
Nicoya Colonial Church
After visiting Nicoya Colonial Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Recaredo Briceno Park
Explore the great outdoors at Recaredo Briceno Park, a lovely green space in Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.
Iglesia de San Blas
After visiting Iglesia de San Blas, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Activities
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise
NZ$265
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Nosara: Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class and Meal
NZ$116
per adult
Nosara: River Wildlife Safari by Raft with Transfer & Snack
NZ$134
per adult
2-Hour Cooking Class in Nosara
NZ$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best El Carmen Hotel Deals
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional Santa Cruz Guanacaste
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Parque Bernabela Ramos is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (73 reviews)
Clean room, staff was friendly. Ac. Quiet.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Rancho Humo Estancia
Río Tempisque, Nicoya San Antonio Guanacaste
The price is NZ$407 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
NZ$407
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Palo Verde National Park is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Do not be discouraged by the road to Rancho Humo, what lies at the end turned out to be a real gem. This property is nestled up against the central wetlands of Nicoya peninsula on the shore of the Tempisque river and is a definitive location for birdwatchers from all over. My wife and I are not birdwatchers ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Amaj Eco Lodge
Proyecto Montaña, San Fernando de Samara Sámara Guanacaste
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$215 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
NZ$215
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 beach bars. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located nearby.
De mis mejores experiencias en Costa Rica. Servicio increíble, tranquilo, hermoso, privado, romántico, es simplemente perfecto, volvería una y mil veces más
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2024
Private, spacious, well-equipped & luxurious retreat. Perfect for large groups.
Sámara Guanacaste Province
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
If I could have stayed a month I would have! Amazing place, location and management was top tier. I will definetly come back!!!
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
SAMARA - Stunning 2 bedroom House 15 min from the Beach.
Sámara Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
We had a great stay. Nury our host was wonderful and attentive. Thank you!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
El Sueño Tropical Hotel
3Km Este Plaza Deporte Carrillo Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
The price is NZ$183 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
NZ$183
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Stay was decent , staff was great. But the rooms didn't have hot water again. I stayed there in January and there was no hot water. The same thing happened this time. You have to fix the hot water. Thank you
Reviewed on 20 June 2025
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.
Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen
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 Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.
