Nicoya Peninsula

Travel Guide

Coco Beach showing a beach
Coco Beach featuring a beach
Hermosa Bay Beach which includes boating and a sandy beach
Flamingo Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a sunset
Hermosa Bay Beach showing mountains and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula

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Rancho Armadillo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rancho Armadillo and surrounding area, you can visit Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach.

Rancho Armadillo
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

5/5(7 area reviews)

Palm Beach Estates might not have many top sights, but Grande Beach and Tamarindo Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Palm Beach Estates
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Puerto Viejo

When in Puerto Viejo, you can plan a visit to Playa Coronado and Playa Torres, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Puerto Viejo
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Coco Sunset Hills

While Coco Sunset Hills might 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 isn't home to many top sights, Nicoya Colonial Church and La Casa de la Cultura are some notable places to visit nearby.

Casitas
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El Carmen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Carmen and surrounding area, you can visit Nicoya Colonial Church and Recaredo Briceno Park.

El Carmen
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! (1,112 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 April 2025

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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
The price is SAR 670 per night from Apr 30 to May 1
SAR 670
SAR 757 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
Central to everything.
"Very nice hotel and resort in the middle of town. Easy access to the beach and all of the other locations nearby."

Reviewed on 29 April 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 SAR 1,955 per night from May 1 to May 2
SAR 1,955
SAR 2,209 total
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 ...
"Very polite team Javier our concierge was very helpful"

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
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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! (71 reviews)
"i loved staying in this hotel , everyone were very nica and welcoming, the pool is great ! we didnt had a lot of hot water but its not a big deal. the location is great , Mera was wonderful and helpful. you have monkeys on the trees !"

Reviewed on 22 April 2025

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Las Catalinas Collection
Las Catalinas Collection
4 out of 5
Playa Danta, Tempate, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach vacation home in Tempate. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (94 reviews)
"Las Catalinas es un lugar único ! Me encanta que sea un pueblito lleno de rincones por explorar … Los jardines los tienen preciosos! Super cómodo que la playa esté en frente y el beach club también es increíble … Amo los trials para caminar o andar en bicicleta ! La playa es preciosa y muy rica para ..."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Las Catalinas Collection
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
"Fun place to stay, it was nice to sit by the pool and chat with other guests.The breakfast was good too."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

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Popular places to visit

Coco Beach which includes a sandy beach

Coco Beach

4/5(489 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Coco Beach, a popular beach in Coco. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Coco Beach
Beautiful sunset

Tamarindo Beach

4.5/5(625 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Tamarindo Beach during your travels in Tamarindo? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the surfing spots.

Tamarindo Beach
Flamingo Beach featuring landscape views, general coastal views and surf

Flamingo Beach

4.5/5(342 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Flamingo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Playa Flamingo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Flamingo Beach
Anyone know the name of these trees?

Santa Teresa Beach

4.5/5(56 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Santa Teresa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Teresa. You can seek out the area's surfing spots and yoga studios.

Santa Teresa Beach
This was the most interesting beaches I've been to. It may look like sand, but it's actually little bits of shells. Your feet may hurt, so definitely bring flip flops to this one. Don't let the shells steer you away - they are actually beautiful. This beach is popular among locals. #LifeAtExpedia

Conchal Beach

4.5/5(300 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Conchal Beach during your travels in Playa Conchal? While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Conchal Beach
My favorite beach town in Costa Rica. Remote but not to remote. An asphalt road leads entirely to this town and it can be reached with a regular rental car. Samara has a bunch of small hostels and hotels, nice restaurants at the beach and all over the small town.

Samara Beach

4.5/5(76 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Samara Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Sámara. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Samara Beach