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
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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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 Tamarindo Beach and Grande 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 Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

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 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! (1,270 reviews)
I was here 12/05/25-12/13/25 the staff were great they just renovated and the resort is beautiful, rooms are very nice, food great

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

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! (1,338 reviews)
Everything was good

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

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$762 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
NZ$762
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
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! (1,003 reviews)
All staff members were pleasant and helpful.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

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.
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

5 out of 5
Marisol Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Amazing villa. Close to town and night market. Beach club was fantastic with friendly staff. Would recommend. Will be back

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
Hermosa Paradise

Hermosa Paradise

2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
Parking was easy and secure. Communication through WhatsApp was very efficient and put me at ease as we were checking in after hours. Rooms were spacious. Space was clean. Some ants on the floor, but didn’t bother us much. Bed was on the firm side. For the price I couldn’t complain.

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Hermosa Paradise
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! (129 reviews)
A great spot very close to the ocean! Wonderful staff!

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Toro Blanco Resort
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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