Nicoya Peninsula

Travel Guide

Coco Beach showing a beach
Coco Beach showing a beach
Coco Beach featuring a beach
Hermosa Bay Beach featuring boating and a sandy beach
Flamingo Beach showing a sandy beach, landscape views and a sunset

Where to stay in Nicoya Peninsula

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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.

Palm Beach Estates
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Puerto Viejo

While Puerto Viejo isn't home to many top sights, Playa Coronado and Playa Torres are some notable places to visit nearby.

Puerto Viejo
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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 El Coco Casino.

Coco Sunset Hills
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Rancho Armadillo

While Rancho Armadillo isn't home to many top sights, Coco Beach and El Coco Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rancho Armadillo
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El Carmen

While there might not be top attractions in El Carmen, you can explore the larger area and discover places like La Casa de la Cultura and Recaredo Briceno Park.

El Carmen
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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.

Barrio Buenos Aires
Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,261 reviews)
Super clean. Great staff. Beautiful resort. Food was plentiful but just ok- good

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,355 reviews)
Staff are amazing, very friendly, go out of their way to help. Hotel rooms need some updating. Room refrigerator not working- we called and guy plugged it into different outlet. He left and it promptly quit working. Food pretty good. Some desserts were a little funky. Nice pools and chair options ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Condovac la Costa

Condovac la Costa

3.5 out of 5
400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal
Stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
, better than Del Cici beach. Rooms were good. The beach is pretty good. Nice activities in the beach. There are no cabanas, though or beach umbrellas.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Condovac la Costa
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.
The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access

5 out of 5
Marisol Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury villa in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Tamarindo Beach and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Seven, our concierge was awesome! She recommended not renting a car, had a golf Cart waiting for us and saved us $! Beach club was great. House was spotless and luxurious! Just far enough to walk to the busiest downtown by beach. Thursday nite market was right down the street! Beware when renting ...

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo

4.5 out of 5
Av Central Tamarindo Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (80 reviews)
Well located. Really close to the beach.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Hermosa Paradise

Hermosa Paradise

2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon Sardinal Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
Clean and spacious room, limited parking since they were fully booked but the surrounding area is quiet and safe. Helpful instructions sent prior to checking in, good value

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Hermosa Paradise
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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