Nicoya Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coco Beach which includes a sandy beach
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Hermosa Bay Beach featuring boating and a beach
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Hermosa Bay Beach showing a beach and mountains as well as a small group of people

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 Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

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! (1,264 reviews)
The room was not great even though it was renovated. It had a very bad sewage smell it was a little unbearable at first, but we got used to it unfortunately. I told the front desk and they did nothing i was a little upset that they didn’t do anything. I had to go back a second time to let them know ...

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! (1,366 reviews)
The staff are excellent. The hotel itself is a bit outdated and could definitely use a facelift to more warmer colors and lighting.

Reviewed on 10 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 ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
We loved staying here and even extended our stay another night. Great food, great views, kind people!

Reviewed on 9 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 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! (100 reviews)
Apartment was clean, spacious and bright. Air conditioning was nice and cool. Pool was nice. The kitchen was great. Self check-in was easy (they sent instructions in advance). Easy 12 minute walk to Hermosa beach. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 10 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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