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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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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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
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Barrio Buenos Aires

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Parque Bernabela Ramos is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Barrio Buenos Aires and the surrounding area.

Barrio Buenos Aires
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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 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 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! (1,211 reviews)
"At the registration desk the agent said there are 5 restaurants to dine in addition to the buffets. Only one evening I was able to have a sit down dinner. Other three nights, buffet was the only available option Overall satisfactory stay"

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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 ₩701,763 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
₩701,763
₩792,993 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Service was outstanding. Very clean. I'd have liked more dining options."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

3.5 out of 5
Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
The price is ₩277,338 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
₩277,338
₩313,392 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I love everything"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 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.
Hermosa Paradise

Hermosa Paradise

2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
"Good for what it is"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Hermosa Paradise
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
Av Central, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (77 reviews)
"Nice property with a great little pool and room has all the space you need. Walking distance from beach and downtown area. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on May 9, 2025

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
"Loved the semi private beach. The staff at the restaurant was always kind and helpful. Everything was clean and well kept. Pools were beautiful. Villas was super clean and very comfortable to stay in. Thanks for a great experience."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Bahia Pez Vela 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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