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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Super clean. Great staff. Beautiful resort. Food was plentiful but just ok- good
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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

Condovac la Costa
, 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

The mVillas with Exclusive Beach Club Access
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

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Well located. Really close to the beach.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Hermosa Paradise
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
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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
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Tamarindo Beach, a popular beach 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.

Santa Teresa Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Santa Teresa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Teresa. You can seek out the area's surfing spots and yoga studios.

Conchal Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Conchal Beach during your travels in Playa Conchal? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Samara Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Samara Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Sámara. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.
