Title: Visit Nicoya Peninsula: Best of Nicoya Peninsula Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Nicoya Peninsula](https://expedia.com/Nicoya-Peninsula-Hotels.d6230596.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Nicoya Peninsula](https://expedia.com/Nicoya-Peninsula-Vacation-Rentals.d6230596.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Nicoya Peninsula](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Nicoya-Peninsula.d6230596.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Nicoya Peninsula](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Nicoya-Peninsula.d6230596.Car-Rental-Guide)[Nicoya Peninsula Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Nicoya-Peninsula.d6230596.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Nicoya Peninsula ## Travel Guide ![Coco Beach showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071351/41070e9d-8f24-4777-b999-f488c4e7085f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coco Beach featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071351/3e6af8f1-880d-48ab-b754-947a3307e7b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hermosa Bay Beach which includes boating and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071349/1822cdef-0fe1-4fe5-8461-fafdba63e406.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Flamingo Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071357/a15daf25-38e3-4e5b-b7cf-8ce3f5b4e197.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hermosa Bay Beach showing mountains and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071349/452cf520-1774-4789-a68e-0fff49d7aeef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Nicoya Peninsula Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Puerto Viejo When in Puerto Viejo, you can plan a visit to Playa Coronado and Playa Torres, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Lepanto-Puerto-Viejo.dx553248635976400701) ![Learned how to surf here a couple of years ago. I dream about going back to this amazing country. #adventure #surf #beachfog #costrica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976658729/b5faa161-e6c9-4001-9db8-d7db32cf04bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Grande-Palm-Beach-Estates.dx553248635976658729) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 El Coco Casino. [](https://expedia.com/Coco-Coco-Sunset-Hills.dx553248635976397405) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 El Coco Casino. [](https://expedia.com/Sardinal-Rancho-Armadillo.dx553248635976395883) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Barrio-Buenos-Aires.dx553248635976397249) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Nicoya-El-Carmen.dx553248635976397888) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Nicoya-Peninsula.dx6230596.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Nicoya Peninsula Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Nicoya Peninsula ![Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2820000/2818800/2818771/df01166a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,333 reviews) Property was immaculate. Staff were nice. Food was very good, with one exception: My entire family got very sick after eating cheeseburgers at the Sports Bar. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=2818771&PinnedHotelID=2818771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6230596) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=2818771&PinnedHotelID=2818771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6230596) ![Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431400/5431338/5eb5c2a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste Book a stay at this 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! (1,458 reviews) The public areas of the hotel are very nice and well maintained. The pools are plentiful and shade is readily available. I did not go to the beach. Too hot for me. Our room was clean. Nice balcony on the garden view. Furnishings and decor is dated and tired but the hotel has a major update planned ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=5431338&PinnedHotelID=5431338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6230596) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=5431338&PinnedHotelID=5431338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6230596) ![Condovac la Costa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12540000/12534600/12534581/394019ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Condovac la Costa 400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal $168 nightly $190 total Apr 8 - Apr 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 6.6/10 (1,003 reviews) It is a very old resort, that at one time must have been beautiful. The staff is great, beautiful beach, great views & wonderful sunsets! Rooms are old & outdated but clean. Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=12534581&PinnedHotelID=12534581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6230596) [See all 6,733 properties in Nicoya Peninsula](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=6230596) 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. ![Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96900000/96894000/96893950/ceeb39a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (95 reviews) The location was awesome and we loved the property. It's central but our unit was set back and it felt like a little hidden oasis with the pool. We were there during spring break and all the white college kids were wild but they didn't bug us at all in this place. There was even a very sweet cat ... Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tamarindo-Hotels-Casa-Nahua-Hotel-In-Tamarindo.h96893950.Hotel-Information) ![Toro Blanco Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15250000/15241600/15241531/ecee94d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Toro Blanco Resort 25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica 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! (159 reviews) Authentic, great location for walking to beach and Main Street, pool was great, AC, hot water and clean. Great value Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Sardinal-Hotels-Toro-Blanco-Resort.h15241531.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29626100/29626002/w5163h2912x5y0-42bcdcec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms Flamingo Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this vacation home in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 10/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews) The host is absolutely amazing and acts like a personal concierge helping to arrange private tours, private chefs, in-house massage. The works! The cleaning lady is awesome, and she will do laundry. The grounds crew cleans the outside ant the pool each day. We absolutely loved this trip! Totally ... 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[](https://expedia.com/Coco-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071351.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful aerial view of Playas del Coco, Hermosa Beach and its green mountains, bay and yachts in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071344/b3b0a411-12e6-484e-ba1e-1b26e8eac718.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tamarindo Beach 4.5/5(636 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tamarindo-Beach-Tamarindo.d6071344.Vacation-Attraction) ![Flamingo Beach featuring landscape views, general coastal views and surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071357/9486a209-c553-40a1-a166-55bfeef0421b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Flamingo Beach 4.5/5(347 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Flamingo-Beach-Cabo-Velas.d6071357.Vacation-Attraction) ![Potrero Beach near Flamingo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976705709/624aa3aa-67a7-4a69-8eb0-89eba7187981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Potrero 5/5(1 review) Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Potrero during your trip to Potrero? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Potrero-Guanacaste.d553248635976705709.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial View of malpais and santa Teresa in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Ricaa.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229779/505df894-83f2-4c97-9e06-624e2bf14fc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Teresa Beach 4.5/5(59 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. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Teresa-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d6229779.Vacation-Attraction) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350727/cdea7d5a-1d0c-48b3-bfb8-b506b61944e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Conchal Beach 4.5/5(307 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. [](https://expedia.com/Conchal-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071359.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Nicoya Peninsula ![Nosara beach panoramic at sunset, Nicoya peninsula, Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2585/e6bea157-aa8c-4479-9841-36d5a0093376.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nosara ![Little dog exploring the beach at Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2996/23190582-f627-40a6-bac9-d61525b0ef30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puerto Carrillo ![Beautiful Uvita Beach, Costa Rica, Puntarenas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9435/c0f626c5-f379-4519-be4a-87a4622e81a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puntarenas ![Tamarindo Beach coastline from above, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180435/8e01b857-e855-43f3-bde0-5b898d9e06bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Cruz - Cities near Nicoya Peninsula - Places of interest [Nosara](https://expedia.com/Nosara.dx2585)[Puerto Carrillo](https://expedia.com/Puerto-Carrillo.dx2996)[Puntarenas](https://expedia.com/Puntarenas.dx9435)[Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx180435)[Malpais](https://expedia.com/Malpais.dx180698)[Tamarindo](https://expedia.com/Tamarindo.dx500187)[Liberia](https://expedia.com/Liberia.dx500188)[Nicoya](https://expedia.com/Nicoya.dx601126)[Sámara](https://expedia.com/Samara.dx601385)[El Ocotal](https://expedia.com/El-Ocotal.dx601611)[San Juanillo](https://expedia.com/San-Juanillo.dx6025746)[Coco](https://expedia.com/Coco.dx6025803)[Paraiso](https://expedia.com/Paraiso.dx6035234)[Curu](https://expedia.com/Curu.dx6035244)[Potrero](https://expedia.com/Potrero.dx6035420)[Garza](https://expedia.com/Garza.dx6035422)[Playa Hermosa](https://expedia.com/Playa-Hermosa.dx6047260)[Panamá Beach](https://expedia.com/Panama-Beach.dx6047308)[Papagayo](https://expedia.com/Papagayo.dx6048759)[Playa Grande](https://expedia.com/Playa-Grande.dx6049001)[Brasilito](https://expedia.com/Brasilito.dx6049690)[Islita](https://expedia.com/Islita.dx6052825)[Marbella](https://expedia.com/Marbella.dx6052826)[Caletas](https://expedia.com/Caletas.dx6052830)[Junquillal](https://expedia.com/Junquillal.dx6052832) - [Coco Beach ](https://expedia.com/Coco-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071351.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tamarindo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Tamarindo-Beach-Tamarindo.d6071344.Vacation-Attraction) - [Flamingo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Flamingo-Beach-Cabo-Velas.d6071357.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Potrero ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Potrero-Guanacaste.d553248635976705709.Vacation-Attraction) - [Santa Teresa Beach ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Teresa-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d6229779.Vacation-Attraction) - [Conchal Beach ](https://expedia.com/Conchal-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071359.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Hacienda-Pinilla-Golf-Course-Tamarindo.d6126541.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Hermosa ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Hermosa-Guanacaste.d6071349.Vacation-Attraction) - [Samara Beach ](https://expedia.com/Samara-Beach-Samara.d6071369.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ocotal Beach ](https://expedia.com/Ocotal-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071353.Vacation-Attraction) - [Reserva Conchal Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Reserva-Conchal-Golf-Course-Cabo-Velas.d6229491.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Brasilito ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Brasilito-Guanacaste.d6229604.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carrillo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Carrillo-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071367.Vacation-Attraction) - [Montezuma Beach ](https://expedia.com/Montezuma-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248635960508047.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grande Beach ](https://expedia.com/Grande-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071361.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Langosta ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Langosta-Tamarindo.d553248635997364853.Vacation-Attraction) - [Avellanas Beach ](https://expedia.com/Avellanas-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071363.Vacation-Attraction) - [Junquillal Beach ](https://expedia.com/Junquillal-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071364.Vacation-Attraction) - [Los Delfines Golf & Country Club ](https://expedia.com/Los-Delfines-Golf-Country-Club-Paquera.d553248635931504881.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nosara Beach ](https://expedia.com/Nosara-Beach-Guanacaste.d6229561.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mansita Beach ](https://expedia.com/Mansita-Beach-Guanacaste.d553248635823184368.Vacation-Attraction) - [Guiones Beach ](https://expedia.com/Guiones-Beach-Guanacaste.d553248635975742786.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hermosa Beach ](https://expedia.com/Hermosa-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621532619288.Vacation-Attraction) - [San Juanillo Beach ](https://expedia.com/San-Juanillo-Beach-Guanacaste.d553248635260989032.Vacation-Attraction) - [Penca Beach ](https://expedia.com/Penca-Beach-Guanacaste.d6071355.Vacation-Attraction) - [Manzanillo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Manzanillo-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621555803042.Vacation-Attraction) - [Carmen Beach ](https://expedia.com/Carmen-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248635962289132.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Pelada ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Pelada-Nosara.d553248633900392117.Vacation-Attraction) - [Casino Diria ](https://expedia.com/Casino-Diria-Tamarindo.d553248621532611611.Vacation-Attraction) - [Papagayo Golf and Country Club ](https://expedia.com/Papagayo-Golf-And-Country-Club-Sardinal.d6229579.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bahia Pez Vela Beach ](https://expedia.com/Bahia-Pez-Vela-Beach-Guanacaste.d553248635984816647.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - 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