El Carmen Travel Guide
Nicoya
Visit El Carmen
Things to do
Coffee Plantation Visit and Tasting Activity in Costa Rica
฿2,845
per adult
Private Tour to Quesera Beach – All-Inclusive from San José
฿11,648
per adult
Explore Local Culture and Coffee Tour from Guanacaste
฿5,674
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fruit Atelier in Guanacaste La Casita Barra Honda
฿2,176
per adult
Coffe Tour and Cultural Experience on the Blue zone of Nicoya
฿8,368
per adult
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
฿2,008
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in El Carmen
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional Santa Cruz Guanacaste
The price is ฿2,117 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,117
฿2,392 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Parque Bernabela Ramos is located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (95 reviews)
"Employees very friendly respectful nice breakfast thank you very much for your service and kindness."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Tierra Encantada Wellness Center
3 km from the Entrance Nosara Guanacaste
The price is ฿4,955 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿4,955
฿5,599 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa cabin in Nosara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nosara Biological Reserve and Playa Pelada are located ...
Rancho Humo Estancia
Río Tempisque, Nicoya San Antonio Guanacaste
The price is ฿7,386 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿7,386
฿8,346 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Palo Verde National Park is located nearby.
Hotel El Regalo
1,5 km del Cruce de Nicoya Nicoya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,686 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿2,686
฿3,035 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nicoya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Recaredo Briceno Park and La Casa de la Cultura ...
8/10 Very good! (52 reviews)
"The bar and restaurant area was beautiful and the only problem was that it was not open when I was there. Breakfast was good. The pools were clean. It is very nice gated community. And a safe environment. I would definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Casa Brillasol Samara
Nicoya Sámara Guanacaste
Stay at this holiday home in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located nearby.
4/10 (1 review)
"When we arrived the host said he did not have our reservation. The gate was locked. The number on the listing was not an accurate number. It took messaging Expedia to get a new number and the owner did not answer that number. He did respond to Expedia and finally reached out on WhatsApp. They came ..."
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara
100 metros Oeste y 50 metros Sámara Guanacaste
The price is ฿3,656 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,656
฿4,131 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"yes can see ocean from room"
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
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Where to stay in El Carmen
Find the best El Carmen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
