Nicoya Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coco Beach which includes a beach
Nicoya Peninsula
Hermosa Bay Beach which includes boating and a beach
Nicoya Peninsula
Hermosa Bay Beach showing mountains and a beach as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula

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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.

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 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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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.

Casitas
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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
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 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! (1,258 reviews)
We had the best time here. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the shows, food, and the amenities. This was such a gorgeous location and I can honestly say we never ran out of things to do. Everyday was so much fun and such a unique experience. Thank you to the fabulous team ...

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,285 reviews)
Great vacation- would go again! Need to switch up food menus a bit but otherwise great time!

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

3.5 out of 5
Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
We had an amazing time at Margaritaville Playa Flamingo! The staff were absolutely excellent — warm, welcoming, and always eager to help with anything we needed. The food was fantastic, with a great variety of delicious options at every meal. The views were truly breathtaking, and the beach right ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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.
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
In short, it's a place best suited for family retreat

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
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! (86 reviews)
Good for what it is

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hermosa Paradise
Toro Blanco Resort

Toro Blanco Resort

2.5 out of 5
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica, Playa del Coco, 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! (127 reviews)
Breakfast good, staff amazing I was only sad cuz the pool was out still and didn’t know it. They offered to buy me a pass across the way but it was raining. Later when it stopped I kinda wish I had a pool but the hospitality made up for the lack of it. On that note when the pool is back the place ...

Reviewed on 3 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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