El Carmen Travel Guide
Nicoya
Visit El Carmen
Things to do
Coffee Plantation Visit and Tasting Activity in Costa Rica
฿2,838
per adult
Guided Naturalist Walk in Curu Wilderness Refuge
฿2,170
per adult
Private Tour to Quesera Beach – All-Inclusive from San José
฿11,619
per adult
Samara: Guided Cooking Class with Local Chef
฿2,304
per adult
Explore Local Culture and Coffee Tour from Guanacaste
฿5,676
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fruit Atelier in Guanacaste La Casita Barra Honda
฿2,170
per adult
Top hotels in El Carmen
Hotel Diriá Santa Cruz
Calle Central, Frente al Banco Nacional Santa Cruz Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,493 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿2,493
฿2,817 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (99 reviews)
"Although very conveniently located if you need something in Santa Cruz; the hotel is very basic; beds are just OK (not very comfortable, pillows so high that are not possible to use); restroom very hot and you get the noise from the street. I don’t think is worth the money."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Tierra Encantada Wellness Center
3 km from the Entrance Nosara Guanacaste
The price is ฿4,507 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿4,507
฿5,093 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ฿7,394 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿7,394
฿8,355 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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.
Lodge Las Estrellas de Samara
100 metros Oeste y 50 metros Sámara Guanacaste
Stay at this hotel in Sámara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Werner ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"yes can see ocean from room"
Reviewed on 14 Mar 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 Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Werner ...
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
El Sueño Tropical Hotel
3Km Este Plaza Deporte Carrillo Puerto Carrillo Guanacaste
The price is ฿2,326 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,326
฿2,629 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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
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.
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.
