Nicoya Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula
Puerto Viejo
While Puerto Viejo isn't home to many top sights, Playa Coronado and Playa Torres are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 El Coco Casino.
Rancho Armadillo
While Rancho Armadillo isn't home to many top sights, Coco Beach and El Coco Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
El Carmen
While there might not be top attractions in El Carmen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Property was immaculate. Staff were nice. Food was very good, with one exception: My entire family got very sick after eating cheeseburgers at the Sports Bar.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
The public areas of the hotel are very nice and well maintained. The pools are plentiful and shade is readily available. I did not go to the beach. Too hot for me. Our room was clean. Nice balcony on the garden view. Furnishings and decor is dated and tired but the hotel has a major update planned ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Condovac la Costa
It is a very old resort, that at one time must have been beautiful. The staff is great, beautiful beach, great views & wonderful sunsets! Rooms are old & outdated but clean.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
The location was awesome and we loved the property. It's central but our unit was set back and it felt like a little hidden oasis with the pool. We were there during spring break and all the white college kids were wild but they didn't bug us at all in this place. There was even a very sweet cat ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Toro Blanco Resort
Authentic, great location for walking to beach and Main Street, pool was great, AC, hot water and clean. Great value
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
The host is absolutely amazing and acts like a personal concierge helping to arrange private tours, private chefs, in-house massage. The works! The cleaning lady is awesome, and she will do laundry. The grounds crew cleans the outside ant the pool each day. We absolutely loved this trip! Totally ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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Popular places to visit
Coco Beach
Explore the depths of the ocean with your snorkel and fly through the treetops of the jungle on a zip line in this picturesque beach town.
Tamarindo Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Tamarindo Beach during your travels in Tamarindo? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the surfing spots.
Flamingo Beach
Sunbathe on the soft sand, snorkel in the clear ocean water and spy turtles, crocodiles and monkeys at a marine park at this scenic beach.
Playa Potrero
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Potrero during your trip to Potrero? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Santa Teresa Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Santa Teresa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Teresa. You can seek out the area's surfing spots and yoga studios.
Conchal Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Conchal Beach during your travels in Playa Conchal? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
