Matapala Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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! (1,170 reviews)
"Enjoyed my time!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
3.5 out of 5
Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
The price is AU$416 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$416
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Summer family trip
"What a great resort! Nice decor, open design, friendly staff, great food, great complimentary amenities, & right by the beach! We opted for the all-inclusive option for our family of 4 & it was totally worth it! Our room was spacious with a kitchenette area that included a full size fridge. Their ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
4.5 out of 5
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium, Liberia, Guanacaste
The price is AU$198 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$198
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (948 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with a nice pool. We played cards for hours in the lobby. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
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Hermosa Paradise
Hermosa Paradise
2 out of 5
Highway 159 behind Super Luperon, Sardinal, Guanacaste Province
Stay at this aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 14 beach bars. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Hermosa Paradise
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
4.5 out of 5
Av Central, Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Nice property with a great little pool and room has all the space you need. Walking distance from beach and downtown area. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Casa Nahua Hotel in Tamarindo
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Resort
3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Beautiful beach with black sand. Perfect for swimming. Our villa was right on the beach gorgeous view of the sunsets every evening. Loved the wildlife around the hotel. The villa was spotless and very comfortable for our family of 6. The kitchen was fully stocked, had everything we needed. Would ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
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Popular places to visit

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Meet the animals who live at Diamante Eco Adventure Park during your travels in El Ocotal. Discover the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Papagayo Golf and Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Sardinal at Papagayo Golf and Country Club. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the local tours.

Papagayo Golf and Country Club

Playa Penca

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Penca during your trip to Coco? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Playa Penca

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

Enjoy an outing to Haras del Mar Equestrian Center during your stay in Nuevo Colon. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

El Coco Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to El Coco Casino during your travels in Coco? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

El Coco Casino

Monte Secco View

Find out about the history of Coco when you take a trip to Monte Secco View. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Monte Secco View

Activities

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

AU$191
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
Zipline, Water slide , Horseback, Hot Springs | Most Popular

Zipline, Water slide , Horseback, Hot Springs | Most Popular

AU$260
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zipline, Water slide , Horseback, Hot Springs | Most Popular
Brown-Throated Three-toed Sloth, Bradypus variegatus

Sloth Forest Tour, Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour & Waterfall

AU$245
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sloth Forest Tour, Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour & Waterfall
oropendola waterfall

Volcano Hike , Waterfall and Hot Spring at Rio Negro

AU$260
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Volcano Hike , Waterfall and Hot Spring at Rio Negro
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Pass

Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Pass

AU$136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Pass
Waterfall Rio Celeste

Río Celeste-Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste

AU$253
per adult
Río Celeste-Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste
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Cities near Matapala

Panama Beach showing a sandy beach

Sardinal