Nicoya Peninsula Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nicoya Peninsula
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 Tamarindo Beach and Grande 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 Playa Hermosa.
Rancho Armadillo
While Rancho Armadillo isn't home to many top sights, Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Wow! What a great resort. There was constantly people mopping, cleaning, landscaping, prepping food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The rooms were very clean with great views to the ocean! The pool is so big there were many options of areas to swim. The variety of restaurants to eat at made it ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Pool was ok. Room was falling apart- Celing fan made horrible noise. Asked to fix it or move us and they turned to low and said that’s good. Only 2 working elevators in whole property and used by staff as well as guests. Staff was mostly nice. We were put in a room above the kitchen near the stage ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
The pool is large and nice! Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Transportation around the grounds is readily available. Vendors bother you on the beach, constantly.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
It was very quiet at night—not always the case in Tamarindo. They were very gracious regarding check in/out times. Very simple but clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hermosa Paradise
Bastante buena la estadía, buen espacio, seguridad, limpieza y equipamiento
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Residencias Samara
Excellent location. Other reviews are accurate. However, There are two locations for this hotel. one is near the main road - that is where the pool is and it is a small pool so we didn't end up using it. Our room was on the second floor overlooking the beach area which was as advertised. Excellent ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
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
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Tamarindo Beach, a popular beach in Tamarindo. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the surfing spots.
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.
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.
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.
Playa Potrero
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Potrero during your trip to Potrero? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
