Nicoya Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coco Beach which includes a sandy beach
Coco Beach which includes a sandy beach
Coco Beach featuring a beach
Hermosa Bay Beach featuring boating and a beach
Flamingo Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a sunset

Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula

Learned how to surf here a couple of years ago. I dream about going back to this amazing country. #adventure #surf #beachfog #costrica

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 El Coco Casino.

Coco Sunset Hills
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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.

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 Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

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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 Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,282 reviews)
The room was very clean. The staff was nice and friendl.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,403 reviews)
The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive with a few exceptions. The food was great with lots of options. The property is beautiful, however the rooms are in need of a reno which is apparently happening this year. The $600 credit for each room is misleading as it is in the form of coupons ...

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

3.5 out of 5
Flamingo Beach Cabo Velas Guanacaste
The price is NZ$684 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$684
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Staff is very friendly and accommodating, loved the facilities, looks like newly renovated and modern, large swimming pool. Beach is just across the street.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
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 Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
Amazing staff, so friendly and go out of their way to give you the best possible hospitality. Great location, fantastic value for what you get.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Toro Blanco Resort
Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms

Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms

Flamingo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this holiday home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
Absolutely Incredible — A Romantic Paradise with Unmatched Service!Our stay at this amazing Costa Rica home in Playa Flamingo was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the spectacular views — the ocean panoramas and sunsets here are even more breathtaking in person ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
We had a lovely stay at Casa Nahua! The property is beautiful and our room had everything we needed. The close proximity to the beach and main strip was also a bonus. The staff were lovely and so helpful in booking activities for us - Mera is the best! Gracias, Casa Nahua - we hope to be back ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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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