Matapala Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Spider monkey at Matapalo Beach. Was even able to feed this guy, but please don’t give monkeys bananas! Bananas can cause monkeys to miscarriage.
Spider monkey at Matapalo Beach. Was even able to feed this guy, but please don’t give monkeys bananas! Bananas can cause monkeys to miscarriage.
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! (1,265 reviews)
Clean, comfortable rooms, attentive staff, fun party pool.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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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 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! (1,370 reviews)
Excelente, limpio, muchas piscinas. Buena comida y variada

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

3 out of 5
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste
The price is AU$288 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$288
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly 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! (1,254 reviews)
Excellent Very clean Good breakfast

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
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Toro Blanco Resort

Toro Blanco Resort

2.5 out of 5
25 Metros Sur de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful. Common areas including the pool are lovely. Breakfast was as described and available everyday. Location is great- close to beach and Main Street.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Toro Blanco Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
Loveley resort! Great beach! Xlnt food!

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Las Catalinas Doorway

Las Catalinas Doorway

4 out of 5
Playa Danta Tempate Guanacaste
Stay at this beach holiday home in Tempate. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
Overall a great experience thank you!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Las Catalinas Doorway
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Popular places to visit

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

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

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

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

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

You can take time to visit Haras del Mar Equestrian Center during your travels to Nuevo Colon. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Haras del Mar Equestrian Center

Rocio's Kitchen

Enjoy an outing to Rocio's Kitchen during your stay in Playa Hermosa. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Rocio's Kitchen

Activities

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour

AU$195
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
1,5 Hours Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal

1,5 Hours Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal

AU$165
per adult
1,5 Hours Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal
FLAMINGO, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure

Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure

AU$144
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure
1 Hour Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal

1 Hour Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal

AU$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal

AU$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal
Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs

Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs

AU$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover secret beaches near Tamarindo on ATVs
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Cities near Matapala

Sunset view of Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica from RIU Guanacaste. (06/2019)

Sardinal