El Carmen Travel Guide
Nicoya
Popular places to visit
Nicoya Colonial Church
After visiting Nicoya Colonial Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Recaredo Briceno Park
Explore the great outdoors at Recaredo Briceno Park, a lovely green space in Nicoya. Discover the area's countryside and mountain views.
La Casa de la Cultura
You can spend time studying the exhibits at La Casa de la Cultura during your travels in Nicoya. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Things to do
Waikoloa Catamaran Snorkel Sail or Sunset Cruise
฿4,871
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2
฿1,896
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coffee Plantation Visit and Tasting Activity in Costa Rica
฿2,779
per adult
Top hotels in El Carmen
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Parque Bernabela Ramos is located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (67 reviews)
It’s a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay. The pool is great, and there are hammocks beneath the coconut trees, perfect for unwinding. The air conditioning works well, though there’s no refrigerator in the room. Still looking forward to trying the continental breakfast, but expectations are ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025
Rancho Humo Estancia
Río Tempisque, Nicoya, Puerto Humo, San Antonio, Guanacaste
The price is ฿6,557 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿6,557
฿7,409 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Palo Verde National Park is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Do not be discouraged by the road to Rancho Humo, what lies at the end turned out to be a real gem. This property is nestled up against the central wetlands of Nicoya peninsula on the shore of the Tempisque river and is a definitive location for birdwatchers from all over. My wife and I are not birdwatchers ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Amaj Eco Lodge
Proyecto Montaña, San Fernando de Samara, Right gate, lot 33, Sámara, Guanacaste
The price is ฿2,371 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿2,371
฿2,679 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star lodge in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 beach bars. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Buena Vista Beach are located ...
De mis mejores experiencias en Costa Rica. Servicio increíble, tranquilo, hermoso, privado, romántico, es simplemente perfecto, volvería una y mil veces más
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2024
Casa Brillasol Samara
Nicoya, Sámara, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach are located ...
El Sueño Tropical Hotel
3Km Este Plaza Deporte Carrillo, Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste
The price is ฿3,072 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿3,072
฿3,471 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Stay was decent , staff was great. But the rooms didn't have hot water again. I stayed there in January and there was no hot water. The same thing happened this time. You have to fix the hot water. Thank you
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025
Casa Taupe
160 st, Puerto Carrillo, Provincia de Guanacaste
The price is ฿1,369 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿1,369
฿1,547 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Puerto Carrillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal are located ...
Hung up in unbelievable traffic in Santa Cruz, I was not able to check into the hotel until 7 AM the next day when they reopened. So I don't have the overnight experience one expects. That said, the room was very clean, the shower had good hot water, and I did get a morning nap on the bed. Fort7nately, ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2025
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.
Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen
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.
