Nicoya Peninsula
Travel Guide





Visit Nicoya Peninsula
Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula

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.

Puerto Viejo
When in Puerto Viejo, you can plan a visit to Playa Coronado and Playa Torres, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.

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.

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

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
room smell like sewage
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Good
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
We enjoyed our stay at Margaritaville. The room was beautiful and clean as were the hotel pool and general facilities. Breakfast was good. Our only complaint is that we were very surprised there were no beach chairs for guests set up. Disappointing for a beachfront resort! We were told you could ...
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Toro Blanco Resort
Amazing staff, so friendly and go out of their way to give you the best possible hospitality. Great location, fantastic value for what you get.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Luxury ocean front house, Sunset views, daily cleaning, 2 bedrooms
Great Host. Incredible views. Prime location for beach and restaurants. The staff and host were very accommodating in every way. Loved our stay.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
We had a lovely stay at Casa Nahua! The property is beautiful and our room had everything we needed. The close proximity to the beach and main strip was also a bonus. The staff were lovely and so helpful in booking activities for us - Mera is the best! Gracias, Casa Nahua - we hope to be back ...
Reviewed on Jan 24, 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
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Tamarindo Beach during your travels in Tamarindo? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the surfing spots.

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.

Playa Potrero
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Potrero during your trip to Potrero? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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.

Playa Hermosa
Scenic green mountains enclose this beach where scuba divers, snorkelers and surfers flock to explore the curling waves and diverse marine life.
- Coco Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Flamingo Beach
- Playa Potrero
- Conchal Beach
- Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
- Playa Hermosa
- Samara Beach
- Santa Teresa Beach
- Ocotal Beach
- Carrillo Beach
- Playa Brasilito
- Montezuma Beach
- Playa Langosta
- Reserva Conchal Golf Course
- Avellanas Beach
- Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
- Junquillal Beach
- Nosara Beach
- Playa Pelada
- Grande Beach
- Mansita Beach
- Manzanillo Beach
- Guiones Beach
- Hermosa Beach
- Casino Diria
- Papagayo Golf and Country Club
- Penca Beach
- San Juanillo Beach
- Carmen Beach
- Playa Calzón de Pobre




