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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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
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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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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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
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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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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! (1,195 reviews)
"Everything was very neat and orderly. I would have liked to see a little more attention taken to the beach itself though. There was some trash about."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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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
$477 nightly
The price is $539 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$539 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,006 reviews)
"We had such a wonderful time at the resort. Amazing wildlife right at our doors. Wonderful staff and amazing food! We’ll be returning as soon as we can!!"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
$183 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$207 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Well our time is over in Costa Rica and at the Occidental Papagayo. Time for my review We actually stayed in 2 rooms when we were there the standard room over looking well basically nothing lol on the 2nd floor. The room is very nice The bed is really comfortable And you gets Iots of pillows LMAO ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
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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
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

3.5 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque, 50m Oeste de las Oficinas del ICE, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Parfaite hotel familiale proche de tout
"Nous avons adoré l’hotel !! Très propre, personnel vraiment souriant. Proche des restaurants et de la plage. Je recommande fortement. On était une famille 2 adultes et 2 enfants, la piscine était wow! Je garde l’hotel dans mes favoris."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Residencias Samara
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 a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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
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Popular places to visit

Coco Beach which includes a sandy beach

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.

Coco Beach
Beautiful sunset

Tamarindo Beach

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

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.

Flamingo Beach
Anyone know the name of these trees?

Santa Teresa Beach

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
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

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
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

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

Cities near Nicoya Peninsula

Photo by Tamara Scott

Nosara

Puerto Carrillo

Puerto Carrillo

Puntarenas

Puntarenas

Malpais

Malpais