Nicoya Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Nicoya

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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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Casitas

While Casitas may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura.

Casitas
Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Playa Samara, Carrillo, Sámara, Guanacaste
The price is AU$597 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$597
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sámara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (610 reviews)
"This isn’t a large resort. Everything closes at 10 literally everything. I don’t like that the restaurant only opened on certain nights and I had a swim up room but no one came to clean the leaves out the pool other then once at night when we’re trying to get dress. The staff was slow moving. All ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only
The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel

4 out of 5
Playa Guiones, Nosara
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (371 reviews)
"Great hotel nice staff"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

The Gilded Iguana Surf Hotel
Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge

4 out of 5
Nosara, Guanacaste, Nosara
The price is AU$307 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$307
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nosara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (367 reviews)
"Great place, beautiful property in an awesome location. You can do easy hikes through the adjacent reserve, if you walk down the beach you’re in town within 20-30 minutes. Food and service were great and staff was on point throughout the stay."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge
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.
Residencias Samara

Residencias Samara

3.5 out of 5
Ruta 160, esquina Calle Parque, 50m Oeste de las Oficinas del ICE, Sámara, Provincia de Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sámara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Parfaite hotel familiale proche de tout
"Nous avons adoré l’hotel !! Très propre, personnel vraiment souriant. Proche des restaurants et de la plage. Je recommande fortement. On était une famille 2 adultes et 2 enfants, la piscine était wow! Je garde l’hotel dans mes favoris."

Reviewed on 31 July 2025

Residencias Samara
Costa Rica BEACH Castle with WATERSLIDE, WATERFALL, 2 Pools on SANDY BEACH 12ppl

Costa Rica BEACH Castle with WATERSLIDE, WATERFALL, 2 Pools on SANDY BEACH 12ppl

Junquillal
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Veintisiete de Abril. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Junquillal Beach and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Fabulous home, beach and pool!
"Our family of 12 had an amazing vacation here! We had six adults, two teenagers, and children from infant all the way to eight years old. Clean, comfortable, and beautiful home! The four master bedrooms with king size beds, and private bathrooms made for a wonderful and relaxing time together, with ..."

Reviewed on 25 July 2025

Costa Rica BEACH Castle with WATERSLIDE, WATERFALL, 2 Pools on SANDY BEACH 12ppl
Villas Welcome to Heaven

Villas Welcome to Heaven

3.5 out of 5
West Corner from the soccer field, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"Really nice place Nice pool About 10 min by walk to playa carillo beach"

Reviewed on 28 July 2025

Villas Welcome to Heaven
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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