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

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 Tamarindo Beach and Grande Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Palm Beach Estates
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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
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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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Casitas

While Casitas isn't home to many top sights, Nicoya Colonial Church and Recaredo Briceno Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Casitas
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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
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! (1,118 reviews)
"Fourth visit to this resort, last time was 5 years ago. Excellent service & staff! Some managers remembered us from prior years, that really meant something! Still prefer the buffet to the restaurants. Reception staff kind and accommodating. Two negative things, one was the trash and glasses/plates ..."

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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
The price is AED 2,695 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
AED 2,695
AED 3,045 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent food! Very friendly and helpful staff. Pablo at the pool and Steak House was excellent"

Reviewed on 16 March 2025

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
The price is AED 771 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
AED 771
AED 872 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Tamarindo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (976 reviews)
"The beaches"

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
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Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
4 out of 5
Av Central, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
"Overall a great stay. Excellent location with all amenities super close by. Easy parking included and a nice pool area. Rooms were very quiet with a very safe feel. There are no amenities with the room, but if you are looking for a room and quiet pool area it is perfect. I liked being off of the ..."

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Coco Breeze Private Residence
Coco Breeze Private Residence
4 out of 5
Pacifico Village Shops, C No. 3, Playas del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
"Very nice property, clean, felt safe, great value. Some construction noise but it didn’t impact our enjoyment of property."

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

Coco Breeze Private Residence
Las Catalinas Collection
Las Catalinas Collection
4 out of 5
Playa Danta, Tempate, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach vacation home in Tempate. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
Peaceful and safe location
"We loved this property location. It is VERY safe and convenient for a relaxing vacation. We traveled with another couple, who booked a different room on the property and had included the beach club ($30/person) and daily maid service, for the same price. We did not realize that was an option when ..."

Reviewed on 11 February 2025

Las Catalinas Collection
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Popular places to visit

Coco Beach which includes a sandy beach

Coco Beach

4/5(489 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Coco Beach, a popular beach in Coco. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Coco Beach
Beautiful sunset

Tamarindo Beach

4.5/5(625 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Tamarindo Beach, a popular beach 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

4.5/5(342 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Flamingo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Playa Flamingo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Flamingo Beach
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Santa Teresa Beach

4.5/5(56 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.

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

4.5/5(76 reviews)

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

4.5/5(300 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.

Conchal Beach